Irish comedian Aisling Bea has announced the birth of her first child with producer and composer Jack Freeman alongside a ‘review’ of her pregnancy.
Sharing her lovely news on social media, the Kildare-born star told her followers that pregnancy reminded her of the “Glasgow Willy Wonka experience” and that it offered a “Limited drinks menu”.
Bea gave it a one-star review, and said that in the later stages she was repeatedly kicked” and had urinary tract infections (UTIs) as well as “bleeding, depression, cramps, insomnia, nosebleeds, sinus blockage, migraines, vomiting” and was “randomly touched by people without asking” and had “bones mushing, organs moving, skin stretching”.
She also seemed to express frustration at people telling her “all the pain” is a “privilege” and would be “worth it in the end”, and added that she had more awareness of climate change and experienced boredom during this period.
Bea said all the symptoms were described as “normal” and she “was repeatedly recommended a nice bath” to alleviate the issues.
On a positive note, she added that she had received a “little gift at check out” that was “quite cute”.
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Bea, who is known for the comedy shows This Way Up and Living with Yourself, has reportedly been in a relationship with London-based composer, musician and producer Freeman for nearly two years.
She surprised fans when she revealed her pregnant belly on stage at the Big Slick Kansas City event in June.
Bea shared photos of herself with a face drawn on her “bump” posing alongside US stars Rudd, Herzog and American football player Kelce.
Bea thanked Sheryl Crow, who she described as an “angel” for allowing her to debut her bump in the “most dignified and classy way possible” as she appeared as a back-up dancer at the charity event.
“Sheryl said myself and Seth could be her very professional back up dancers with our ridiculous idea, how on brand! She really does just wanna have some fun, yawl,” Bea said.
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She joked: “Just to note if you use sharpie pen on your skin, it will be there for about two days. Just if you are weighing up what a commitment to an idea is worth. Gentle dermatitis is the answer.”
Bea later confirmed: “Yes I am pregnant, this time it’s not a joke about bread” – referencing a social media post in 2021 which saw the comedian share a photograph of her bloated stomach which led to pregnancy speculation.