Sheridan Smith gives birth to baby son and reveals ‘she’s overwhelmed with love’

SHERIDAN Smith has given birth to a baby boy.

The actress, 38, has said she is “overwhelmed with love” after welcoming her son with partner Jamie Horn.

She posted a picture to her Instagram confirming news, captioning it: “Our little man has arrived! We are both completely overwhelmed with love 💙”

Friends of the star rushed to congratulate her.

Former Coronation Street star Catherine Tyldesley commented: “Oh darling!!!!! Huge congratulations!! Enjoy every second momma ❤️❤️”

Hollyoaks star Lucy-Jo Hudson added: “Ahhh massive congratulations xxx”

The actress’s happy arrival comes just weeks after she finished filming for new ITV drama Isolation – from the comfort of her own home during lockdown.

She starred as heavily pregnant Mel in one of the four 15-minute dramas depicting life in lockdown.

Speaking about the role and the unique filming situation, which saw every scene shot at home, Sheridan said: “I am heavily pregnant and have been isolating at home so I jumped at the chance to make a drama about the massive drama going on all around us right now.

“I think it’s really important to try and reflect what’s happening to us whilst it is still actually happening.”

The actress first sparked pregnancy rumours when she told fans she was suffering from “morning sickness”.

She captioned an Instagram picture: “About to set sail for 4 days, wish me luck with my morning sickness.”

The image showed two VIP passes for a musical theatre cruise.

Her fans spotted her caption and rushed to question her about possible baby news and she later confirmed the news.