The Fantastic Four: First Steps Star Vanessa Kirby Pregnant: All About Her Boyfriend Paul Rabil, Family, And More

‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ star Vanessa Kirby has been flaunting her baby bump a lot recently. She first revealed her pregnancy during the red carpet for a Fantastic Four fan event in Mexico at the end of May 2025. This naturally makes fans curious to know about her partner. The 37-year-old will be next seen in ‘Avengers: Doomsday’, releasing in 2026.

 

 

 

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Vanessa Kirby Expecting First Child With Paul Rabil

Kirby has been dating retired lacrosse player and the co-founder of the Premier Lacrosse League, Paul Rabil, for over three years now. The couple was first spotted together in October 2022 in New York City. In November 2023, they went public with their relationship on Instagram. “From the very minute we first met in Des Moines, around the world and back, life is far better, more purposeful and more beautiful with you ❤️.”

 

 

 

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On June 17 this year, Paul confirmed pregnancy by sharing a cute post on Instagram. “Some news…life’s greatest adventure is beginning soon. We’re very grateful for your love and support. Especially the advice. Mum’s a superhero. I’m just really lucky,” read the caption. The image featured Paul’s hand touching Vanessa‘s baby bump.

Paul was previously in a relationship with actress Eiza Gonzalez. Their breakup was confirmed back in December 2021.

Who Is Paul Rabil?

Paul Rabil hails from Maryland, where his parents, Allan and Jean Anne Rabil, encouraged his early interest in sports. He excelled as an athlete, but lacrosse became his passion, propelling him to a career in the Major League Lacrosse and National Lacrosse League. Rabil played lacrosse at Johns Hopkins University and later co-founded and became president of the Premier Lacrosse League. Beyond sports, he's a businessman, partnering with Rabil Ventures and founding Rabil Companies. In his personal life, Rabil was married to Kelly Berger from 2014 to 2017, briefly dated actress Eiza Gonzalez, and is now linked to Kirby.

 

 

 

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Vanessa Kirby’s Family

Kirby previously dated actor Callum Turner from 2015 to 2019. Born in England, she was raised with two siblings, Joe, a school teacher, and Juliet, a theatrical agent. Her father, Roger Kirby, is the President of the Royal Society of Medicine, and her mother, Jane Cooper Kirby, is a former Country Living magazine writer.

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