Emmerdale's Amy Walsh gives birth to second child with EastEnders star husband
Just when you thought things couldn't get sweeter in the soap world, Amy Walsh shares a magical family update. The Emmerdale favourite has announced the arrival of her second child with her actor husband Toby Alexander-Smith, turning their close-knit bunch into a delightful family of four.
There’s always something infectious about those first baby pictures and the thrill of celebrity baby announcements, isn’t there? On Monday morning, Walsh’s Instagram brimmed with excitement as she posted a touching black-and-white snap of her newborn daughter’s tiny feet, wrapped snugly in a floral onesie. Even better, she invited fans right inside her “magical bubble” with this precious moment.
New chapter for the Walsh-Alexander-Smith clan
This little bundle of joy is the newest star in the family for Amy Walsh and Toby Alexander-Smith, joining their three-year-old daughter, Bonnie. The couple, well-loved for their respective roles in Emmerdale and EastEnders, shared their pregnancy news with fans back in December 2025. Boxing Day saw them reveal, in a heartwarming family video, that Bonnie would become a big sister to a baby girl. The news was sealed with the sweet words:
“Mummy and daddy have got a special secret to tell you..” before adding, “Mummy has got a baby in her tummy. A baby sister or brother for you.”
Famous friends, big milestones and a whirlwind year
The past few years have been action-packed for the couple. After getting engaged in August 2022, their love story took them to Montenegro for a glamorous wedding in September 2023. Now, aged 38 and 34, Amy and Toby have welcomed their second daughter, first revealed by Amy on 23 March 2026, exactly a week after heading into labour.
“This time last week I was heading into established labour. We've been in the most magical bubble ever since,” Amy shared in her Instagram announcement.
The congratulations poured in from both sides of the soap world. Emmerdale’s Isabel Hodgkins couldn’t hide her excitement, simply commenting “Amazing!!”, while Coronation Street producer Kate Brooks chimed in, “The most beautiful news. MASSIVE congratulations to you all. Sending oodles amounts of love your way xxxx.” No soap rivalry here—just pure love and celebration from the small screen’s finest.
Community reactions and family ties
Fans from both Emmerdale and EastEnders have been quick to shower the family with good wishes, and the excitement doesn't end there. Amy’s own sister Kimberley Walsh, known for her days in Girls Aloud, adds to the star-studded celebrations surrounding the growing clan. Support from friends in soapland, including Isabel Hodgkins and the wider TV community, shows just how beloved Amy is—genuine warmth radiates from every congratulatory comment.
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Emmerdale's Amy Walsh gives birth to second child with EastEnders star husband as she shares first pic
