Elisabeth Moss Welcomes First Child While Filming Series Finale

VANCOUVER, Canada — Elisabeth Moss confirmed on March 26, 2024, that she has welcomed her first child, sharing her joyful experience of having her newborn on set during the filming of the final season of the Hulu series “The Handmaid's Tale.” The 42-year-old actress expressed gratitude for being able to combine her roles as a mother and a performer.

At the PaleyFest LA event, Moss stated, “So many parents cannot [bring their children to work]. Any of us who had the privilege of being able to bring our kids or see our kids at work, we would every single time be like, ‘Aren’t we lucky to get to do that?'” Her heartfelt remarks received an enthusiastic response from the audience, emphasizing the importance of family in her life.

Moss also discussed the unique connection between her character, June Osborne, and her own motherhood journey. “This coming together of art and life was undoubtedly meaningful,” Moss said in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter published on March 28. “I’m really glad that I got to have this last season playing June with a little bit more of a visceral emotional experience of some of the things that June is talking about or fighting for.”

Her co-star, O-T Fagbenle, who plays June’s husband, also observed a shift in Moss’s performance since becoming a mother. He commented, “This show is so much about people and their children…and Lizzie went through that. I was just so happy for her.”

While Moss has yet to publicly disclose the identity of her child’s father, this significant change in her life reflects her evolving outlook on parenthood. As she previously shared in 2018, she was uncertain about starting a family, stating, “Parenthood is not for everybody, and I didn’t know if it was going to be for me, but lately, I think it is.” By 2022, her perspective had shifted, and she expressed a keen desire to have children.

In her latest talk show appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” in January 2024, Moss was coy yet happy regarding her pregnancy. When asked if she was pregnant or simply “an incredibly committed method actor,” she replied, “A little bit of both.”

The announcement of her pregnancy came as she made headlines for what appeared to be a baby bump in early 2024. Throughout her career, Moss has maintained a level of privacy regarding her personal life, including previous relationships with Fred Armisen and Adam Arkapaw.