Eleanor Tomlinson has announced that she is expecting her first child with her husband, rugby player Will Owen. The Poldark actress shared the exciting news two years after their wedding, celebrating this new chapter in their lives. Tomlinson and Owen, who tied the knot in 2022, have been keeping their relationship relatively private but have recently shared glimpses of their happiness together.
Eleanor Tomlinson announced her pregnancy on Instagram by sharing a heartwarming photo of a baby gro featuring the words “Baby Owen.” The post delighted her followers, marking a joyful milestone for the actress and her husband, Will Owen.
Eleanor Tomlinson expressed her excitement, stating, “Can’t wait to meet you little one.” The 32-year-old actress married rugby player Will Owen in a fairytale wedding at Euridge Manor, located in the picturesque Cotswolds, in 2022.
Eleanor Tomlinson celebrated her marriage on Instagram, sharing, “When a Miss becomes a Mrs ♥️. I love you. The best weekend of our lives,” and thanked their family, friends, and vendors. The actress wore a stunning off-the-shoulder Pronovias gown paired with Christian Louboutin heels as she posed at Euridge Manor. She and Will Owen went public with their relationship in February 2021 and sparked engagement rumors in November 2021 when she was spotted wearing a diamond ring in a London supermarket.
Sources revealed that Eleanor Tomlinson is “absolutely smitten” with her husband, Will Owen, after taking her time to enter a new relationship following her split from Poldark co-star Harry Richardson in 2018. She first hinted at her romance with Will in February 2021, sharing a loved-up social media snap. A source told The Sun that the couple had been seeing each other for several months and that Eleanor had bonded well with Will’s family, especially during quarantine. It was noted that she was cautious and took her time before committing to the relationship, believing it could lead to something significant with Will, whom she described as “a proper man’s man.”
Eleanor Tomlinson shared that she spent significant time with Will Owen’s family during lockdown, highlighting their enjoyable moments together. On the Overrated podcast, she remarked, “We’re just having a real laugh. Just sitting out in the garden doing a lot of drinking.” This time together helped strengthen their bond as a couple and connect with each other’s families.
Eleanor Tomlinson is best known for her role as Demelza in the West Country drama Poldark, where she starred alongside Aidan Turner. Prior to her current relationship with Will Owen, she dated Aidan’s stunt double, Ben Atkinson, until June 2017. She then entered a romance with Australian actor Harry Richardson, who portrayed Drake Carne in the series.
Will Owen, Eleanor Tomlinson’s husband, is a talented rugby player currently with Clifton Rugby. He has also played for several other clubs, including Coventry Rugby, Leicester Tigers, Doncaster Knights, and Nottingham Rugby Club.
