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Ansel Elgort Welcomes First Child, Calls Fatherhood 'Exhilarating'
11 Feb
Summary
- Ansel Elgort confirmed he is a first-time father to a baby boy.
- He shared a black-and-white photo cradling his newborn son on Instagram.
- The actor described fatherhood as exhilarating, exhausting, and brighter.

Actor Ansel Elgort has officially confirmed he is a first-time father. He recently shared a touching black-and-white photograph on Instagram, tenderly cradling his newborn son. This announcement follows speculation after he was seen with a baby carrier on the subway last month.
Elgort described the experience of fatherhood as "exhilarating, exhausting, it's everything and more," noting that the present feels more vivid and the future brighter. He shared his desire to keep the birth private initially but felt compelled to share the "brightest happiest thing" he has ever experienced.
While Elgort expressed immense joy, he withheld specific details regarding his son's name or date of birth. He also has not publicly discussed his new partner. Previously, Elgort was in a relationship with Violetta Komyshan from 2012 to 2022. He is also slated to appear in two upcoming projects: 'Lucy Boomer' and 'Dinner with Audrey.'



