Actor Dylan Sprouse and model Barbara Palvin have openly shared insights into their journey to parenthood, including some surprising revelations about Palvin’s pregnancy cravings. The couple initially made their announcement in May during the prestigious Cannes Film Festival, where they were seen together celebrating the exciting news.
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Palvin, who is 32, showcased her baby bump in a striking light blue dress with cap sleeves and a feathered skirt during the event. Sprouse, 34, complemented his wife’s look in a classic tuxedo, wrapping his arm around her affectionately. This public appearance confirmed the speculation around their pregnancy, generating much excitement among fans and followers.
Recently, as the couple explored essential items for their impending arrival with Babylist, Sprouse discussed some unexpected aspects of Palvin’s pregnancy. He candidly remarked that Palvin’s primary craving during this period isn’t traditional food; rather, it appears to be gambling. “Her only pregnancy craving, and this is not a joke, has been gambling,” he revealed. To pivot away from sports betting, Palvin has tapped into her interest in collecting Pokémon cards, which Sprouse likened to a form of gambling. “Long story short, there’s been no food,” he added with a light-hearted tone.
In a revealing moment during an episode of his new podcast, *Wildmen*, Sprouse delightedly announced that the couple is expecting a baby girl. The actor expressed his excitement about the news when Palvin playfully prompted him to share their baby’s gender. “Yeah, we’ve been calling her principessa,” he noted, explaining that the name translates to “princess” in Italian. Sprouse expressed his eagerness to embrace the role of a father to a daughter, exclaiming, “I’m excited to be a girl dad, actually.”
In a separate interview with Amanda Hirsch on her podcast *Not Skinny But Not Fat*, Sprouse further elaborated on his excitement mixed with a hint of nervousness about the arrival of their daughter. He shared that their baby would be the first girl born into the Sprouse family in many years, which comes with its own set of challenges. “We have a very small family in general, but this is the first Sprouse girl in a very long time, which makes me nervous because I come from a family of just boys,” he explained.
Sprouse acknowledged the uniqueness of the experience, admitting that he feels somewhat unprepared to raise a baby girl. He highlighted how most of his friends have sons and, therefore, seem to be facing a different kind of learning curve. “In terms of raising a baby girl, it’s completely unknown to me,” he stated candidly, adding that he is looking forward to the new experiences that parenthood will bring.
Both Sprouse and Palvin are clearly immersing themselves in the excitement of their impending parenthood, engaging in candid discussions about their experiences and the adjustments they have yet to make. Their willingness to share this part of their life resonates with many fans who appreciate the down-to-earth approach they are taking in navigating this new chapter.
As the couple prepares for the arrival of their first child, they continue to emphasize the importance of support and understanding throughout the journey. The anticipation surrounding their baby girl is growing, with fans eagerly awaiting further updates as the pair enters this transformative phase of their lives. The couple’s openness about their experiences highlights the reality of parenthood, with its joys, uncertainties, and a little bit of humour along the way.