Anneliese van der Pol and her husband, Johnno Wilson, just stepped into a brand-new chapter. The longtime Disney stars have welcomed their first child together, a baby girl, according to People. The couple, both 41, first shared their pregnancy news in June and expressed how excited they were to be growing their family.
Van der Pol, who grew up with two sisters, said the idea of having a daughter immediately felt right. She told the outlet that she was thrilled to be “bringing another girl into the sisterhood” and admitted she did not realize how much she wanted a girl until their gender reveal, when Wilson hit a golf ball that burst into pink powder. She explained that while a healthy baby was all she hoped for, she felt proud to be raising a girl today and joked that although she does not care what career her daughter chooses, “she WILL be a feminist.”
The pair, who met while filming “Raven’s Home,” married in December 2024 in Santa Barbara after falling in love playing ex-spouses on the sitcom. They have since shared several moments from their journey to parenthood, including a baby shower in August where van der Pol celebrated in a soft pink dress and showed off her growing bump.
A Full-Circle Moment for the Former Co-Stars
Van der Pol and Wilson’s path to parenthood has been a meaningful shift in their relationship. As reported earlier this year, the couple once agreed they would not have kids and planned to focus on their careers and travel instead. Over time, they checked in with each other and realized their plans had changed. Van der Pol said she discovered she was pregnant after nearly starting IVF. She surprised Wilson by placing the positive test on his pillow, a moment he figured out as he walked in with her morning coffee.
The couple’s love story began in 2017 on the set of “Raven’s Home,” where Wilson immediately felt a connection. They later reconnected at the season one wrap party and have been together ever since. Their relationship became public in 2020, followed by an engagement in 2023 and a courthouse wedding the next year.
Preparing for Parenthood and Welcoming Baby Girl
Throughout her pregnancy, van der Pol told People that the experience had been peaceful and positive. Wilson added that, thanks to friends and family who were already parents, they felt prepared for anything. They both acknowledged that many people warned them about the challenges of pregnancy and the newborn phase, but van der Pol shared she felt fortunate to have had a wonderful pregnancy overall.
Ahead of their daughter’s arrival, the couple attended Babylist Beverly Hills to test strollers, carriers and diaper bags as they prepped for life with a newborn. Van der Pol and Wilson also said the Babylist platform was a major help while building their registry and seeking advice from loved ones.
With their baby girl now here, the pair has officially entered parenthood. “We’re so excited,” van der Pol told People.
