Actress Candice King, 38, best known for ‘The Vampire Diaries’, and actor Steven Krueger, recognised for his role in ‘The Originals’, are expecting their first child together. The couple shared the happy news through a warm Instagram announcement, instantly sparking excitement among fans.

The instagram reveal

Candice posted a photo confirming the pregnancy with a Clearblue test, expressing how emotional and surreal the moment felt. She called it one of the most magical experiences and thanked the brand for giving her clarity during a life-changing second. She wrote in the caption “#ClearbluePartner We’re having a baby! Baby Krueger coming May 2026! There’s nothing more magical than seeing the word pregnant 🩵Thank you @clearblue for providing us with a clear result in words, during a moment that left us speechless and overjoyed! The best gift we could hope for this holiday season. #ClearblueConfirmed” King is already a mother to two daughters, Florence, 9, and Josephine 5, whom she welcomed during her previous marriage with Joe King of The Fray.

Their engagement and public journey

The couple has been engaged since mid-2025. When they announced their engagement, Candice shared heartfelt photos and described how meaningful the moment felt. She captioned “I think 38 just might be my favorite year yet 🎂 ♥️ A couple of weeks ago @stevenakrueger gave me the best gift of all when he asked me to marry him. The privilege of getting older is much sweeter knowing I get to share it with you Steven.”She wrote warmly about Steven asking her to share life with him, calling it one of the most treasured gifts she has received, She further wrote “Thank you for asking me to dance through life with you. And thank you to everyone for the kind birthday wishes x (Special shout out to @catherinepowell for 📸 snapping these sweet pics at our fave @marthas_nashville 🥃 )