Michelle Dockery reveals she’s PREGNANT as she shows off growing baby bump in a pale blue gown on the red carpet alongside husband Jasper Waller-Bridge at the Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale premiere

Michelle Dockery has revealed she is pregnant with her first child as she debuted her growing baby bump on the red carpet at Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale premiere in London’s Leicester Square on Wednesday night.

The actress, 43, joined her husband, film producer Jasper Waller-Bridge, 37, as they announced their happy news.

Michelle arrived in a powder blue off-the-shoulder ballgown with a fitted bodice as she showed off her bump.

She has portrayed fan-favourite Lady Mary Crawley since the period drama debuted on ITV in 2010.

Stars gathered to celebrate the finale of beloved Downton Abbey, after an incredible 15 years of the TV series and a trilogy of movies.

Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale, which releases September 12, is set in 1930, some 18 years after the first episode.

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Michelle Dockery, 43, has revealed she is pregnant with her first child as she debuted her growing baby bump on the red carpet at the Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale premiere

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The actress joined her husband, film producer Jasper Waller-Bridge, 37, as they announced their happy news in London’s Leicester Square on Wednesday night

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Michelle walked the red carpet in a powder blue off-the-shoulder gown with a fitted bodice as she showed off her bump

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Michelle sweetly cradled her growing bump as she posed for pictures on the red carpet

It follows the Crawley family in the aftermath of the Wall Street Crash and Lady Mary’s scandalous divorce.

Michelle married Jasper in 2023 in a romantic ceremony which was attended by her Downton Abbey co-stars.

The star was left heartbroken in 2015 when her fiancé, Irish publicist John Dineen, died following a 15-month battle against a rare form of cancer aged 34.

The couple met in 2013 and he proposed just under two years later but the pair never made it down the aisle. However, in a rare interview in 2017 Michelle told how she still considered herself to be a widow.

The Mail on Sunday first revealed that Michelle had found love for the first time following his passing after they met through mutual friends in 2019 and soon after they spent time together at the Rome film festival.

Michelle was understood to be friends with her new husband’s older sister, and the two stars crossed paths when they both spent time in Los Angeles over the summer.

In January 2022 she and Jasper announced they were to marry in an announcement in The Times newspaper.

It read: ‘The engagement is announced between Jasper, son of Michael Waller-Bridge of King’s Lynn, Norfolk, and Teresa Waller-Bridge of Battersea, London, and Michelle Dockery, younger daughter of Michael and Lorraine Dockery of Gidea Park, Essex.’

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The expecting mum-to-be looked effortlessly stylish in a pale blue gown and flowing sheer train

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The happy couple held hands as they posed for snaps, while expectant dad Jasper beamed with happiness

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The actress married Jasper in 2023 in a romantic ceremony which was attended by her Downton Abbey co-stars

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Michelle wore her hair slicked back for the premiere as she stunned in a strapless gown for the premiere of Downton Abbey

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She has portrayed fan-favourite Lady Mary Crawley since the period drama debuted on ITV in 2010

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Michelle, who keeps her private life away from the limelight, had not revealed she was expecting until her appearance on Wednesday night

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In January 2022 she and Jasper announced they were to marry in an announcement in The Times newspaper

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Michelle, who grew up in Romford, Essex, is the daughter of Lorraine, a care home assistant from Stepney, East London and Michael Dockery, a surveyor from Athlone, Ireland

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Michelle showcased her blossoming bump within the crowds

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The cast of Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale, which releases September 12, pictured L-R: Jim Carter, Allen Leech, Kevin Doyle, Douglas Reith, Penelope Wilton, Raquel Cassidy, Sophie McShera, Laura Carmichael, Michelle Dockery, Lesley Nicol, Joanne Froggatt, Phyllis Logan, Harry Hadden-Paton, Rob James-Collier, Dominic West, Hugh Bonneville, Joely Richardson and Arty Froushan

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Joanne Froggatt, 45, who played Anna Bates in the in the global phenomenon, slipped into a racy cut-out gown

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The stunner flashed her back in the cut-out gown and styled her tresses in a wet look

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MobLand star Joanne flashed her toned torso in the pleated cut-out gown

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The actresses joined co-star Joely Richardson (pictured), who cut an elegant figure in a dazzling ball gown

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Joely, who stars as Lady Petersfield in the movie, pulled out all the stops in a glamorous red satin gown

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The 60-year-old British actress showcased her ageless looks as she made her jaw-dropping red carpet arrival

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Joely wore a subtle swipe of makeup to enhance her gorgeous features

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The stars gathered to celebrate the finale of beloved Downton Abbey, after an incredible 15 years of the TV series and a trilogy of movies (Laura Carmichael pictured)

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Downton Abbey favourite Laura, 39, slipped into a quirky black and white lace gown as she joined her partner Michael Fox

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Laura showcased her slender figure as she struck a pose on the red carpet

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Laura, who plays Lady Edith, appeared in high spirits despite the emotional end of an era

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She posed against the iconic Downton Abbey car

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Julian Fellowes (pictured) wrote and created major television series Downton Abbey

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Hugh Bonneville, 61, who plays Robert Crawley, cosied up to his vegan influencer girlfriend Heidi Kadlecova as they made a joint appearance

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Hugh cut a dapper appearance in a black tuxedo and bow tie

Michelle, who grew up in Romford, Essex, is the daughter of Lorraine, a care home assistant from Stepney, East London and Michael Dockery, a surveyor from Athlone, Ireland.

Jasper was born and raised in West London by his mother Teresa and father Michael, now married to the designer Rosemary Goodenough.

Michelle has been nominated for three consecutive Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe Award.

Off screen, Michelle keeps her private life out of the publicly eye, with the actress not appearing to have active social media accounts.

Michelle joined her co-stars Joanne Froggatt, Laura Carmichael and Joely Richardson, who all cut elegant figures in dazzling ball gowns.

Joanne Froggatt, 45, who played Anna Bates in the in the global phenomenon, slipped into a racy cut-out gown.

Joely, who stars as Lady Petersfield in the movie, pulled out all the stops in a glamorous red satin gown.

The 60-year-old British actress showcased her ageless looks as she made her jaw-dropping red carpet arrival.

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Raquel Cassidy, 57, who played the role of Phyllis Baxter in the television series Downton Abbey, dazzled in a glitzy gold gown