In a heartwarming announcement, Karen Gillan shared the arrival of her first baby, a daughter named Clementine, with husband Nick Kocher. The actress revealed the news through touching Instagram posts featuring her newborn.
Here’s what we know about Gillan’s joyful announcement, the journey leading up to it, and what this milestone means for her personal and professional life.
Karen Gillan gives birth to baby girl, Clementine
Actress Karen Gillan, who has featured in projects like Doctor Who and Guardians of the Galaxy, has announced the birth of her first child with her husband Nick Kocher.
The announcement came on January 2, 2025, through an Instagram post featuring photos of the newborn and her parents. In the post, Gillan expressed gratitude for the arrival of her daughter, Clementine. She also referenced her pregnancy overlapping with her role in the film Let’s Have Kids.
Gillan revealed her pregnancy in September 2024 at the Toronto International Film Festival. She showed off her baby bump while promoting her film The Life of Chuck. At the event, she wore a yellow dress and appeared with co-stars Tom Hiddleston and Chiwetel Ejiofor. This moment marked a significant milestone for the actress, who usually keeps her private life out of the spotlight.
Gillan and Kocher tied the knot in May 2022 in Scotland, a ceremony that the actress later confirmed on social media. The couple met through Instagram’s “recommended friends” feature, with their relationship developing after Gillan reached out to Kocher on X (formerly Twitter). Despite maintaining a low-profile relationship, the pair have attended several public events together over the years.
Clementine is the couple’s first child. Gillan, a Scottish actress who moved to the United States for her career, has previously shared her desire for a family. She is well-known for her roles in Doctor Who as Amy Pond and as Nebula in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
The arrival of Clementine begins a new chapter for Gillan and Kocher.
