Is KJ Apa a dad?
RIVERDALE star KJ Apa announced in May 2021 he and his partner Clara Berry were expecting a baby.
But is this couple’s first child? Here’s what we know.
Is KJ Apa a dad?
KJ is the father to a baby boy.
The 24-year-old and his 27-year-old model girlfriend Clara Berry announced on Sunday, September 26 that they have welcomed their first child.
Clara posted a photo of her baby's hand wrapped around her finger. The baby's name is Sasha Vai Keneti Apa.
"Sasha Vai Keneti Apa, born on the 23rd of September," Clara wrote.
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"He is a perfect perfection. I am the luckiest to have now two men of my life, filling my heart with this cosmic gigantic vast love," she continued.
The couple announced the pregnancy via Instagram in May 2021.
Clara shared the news with a mini photoshoot, showing off her bump.
KJ, meanwhile, posted a picture of the couple sitting on a sofa with her stomach on show.
Neither of them initially confirmed the pregnancy on Insta but did later comment when questioned by dozens of fans.
KJ wrote on Clara’s post: "She's pregnant btw."
The model then replied to her boyfriend, commenting: "We are."
Several Riverdale co-stars, including Madelaine Petsch and Charles Melton, replied to KJ’s post with crying and heart emojis.
Movie star Ianna Sarkis also commented, writing: "Ahhh congrats!!! Welcome to the club."
Who is KJ Apa dating?
KJ has been dating Clara since early 2020.
The model is currently signed to international agencies, working for the likes of Bimba Y Lola and Louis Vuitton.
According to , Clara signed to modelling agency Present Model Management five years ago and has worked for Viktor & Rolf, Off-White and Tommy Hilfiger, among others.
It’s unknown when the pair began dating exactly as they have never explicitly commented on the status of their relationship.
He did, however, post a picture of the couple on his Instagram with the caption "coup de foundre" - which translates into English as "love at first sight".
KJ’s now-deleted Instagram post suggests the couple may have been dating even longer.
The Riverdale actor posted nude photos of Clara while the two were out hiking in August 2020.
Clara is four years older than her boyfriend, celebrating her 27th birthday in December 2020.
What did Riverdale stars say about KJ Apa and Clara Berry's baby?
Apa's Riverdale co-star Lili Reinhart commented on Clara's post saying, "Can't wait to meet him. Congratulations."
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Madelaine Petsch wrote, "Congrats mama!!!!"
Vanessa Morgan commented saying, "River's new bestie!! #boymom."