James Lafferty and Alexandra Park have welcomed their first child, and the couple shared the news directly with fans.
The One Tree Hill actor and The Royals actress posted a joint Instagram announcement on April 17, confirming the arrival of their son, River Jay Lafferty.
“Love has new meaning. River Jay Lafferty – 12/4/2025,” they wrote in the caption, alongside a black-and-white photo showing the newborn’s hands holding theirs.
According to Us Weekly, the date confirms the baby was born on December 4, 2025, months before the public reveal.
The image kept the moment simple and personal, with no additional details shared in the caption. Fans quickly reacted in the comments, with many congratulating the couple and noting the quiet timing of the reveal.
James Lafferty and Alexandra Park Baby News Confirms First Child After Private Birth
The couple has kept most of their personal life out of the spotlight, and the timing of the announcement reflects that pattern.
Us Weekly reported that Lafferty, 40, and Park, 36, did not publicly share the pregnancy before revealing the birth.
The outlet noted the couple chose to announce the news months later, without adding further details about the birth or early months. The Instagram caption remained the only direct statement from them at the time of reporting.
Their relationship dates back to 2015, when they met on the set of “The Royals”. Lafferty directed episodes of the series while Park starred as Princess Eleanor from 2015 to 2018, according to E! News.
Park told outlet their relationship grew stronger over time, adding, “I don’t know if it surprised me, but it’s better. I feel like it was just the right thing for us to lock it down—because we’re best friends.”
James Lafferty and Alexandra Park Relationship Timeline
GettyLafferty and Park married in May 2022 in Oahu, Hawaii, according to Us Weekly. The ceremony included close friends and former co-stars, including Stephen Colletti, Tom Austen, and Merritt Patterson.
The wedding followed several years of dating after they met on set, and both have described the relationship as long-term and steady.
“We’ve been together for such a long time—we’re on our ninth year of being together now—so James took his time proposing,” Lafferty told E! News.
“I mean, every day is a surprise with James,” she added with a smile. “We’re just really lucky to have each other.”
The couple has also worked together on the series Everyone Is Doing Great, which they co-created and starred in as a married couple. The project reflects their real-life dynamic and ongoing collaboration.
Lafferty is widely known for playing Nathan Scott on “One Tree Hill”, while Park built her profile through “The Royals”.
Their careers have often overlapped since they met, and both have spoken about how that shared path shapes their relationship.
Congratulations to the happy couple! It’s wonderful news about River – I bet she’s a beautiful little girl.