Benedict Cumberbatch And Fiancee Sophie Hunter Are Having A Baby

Benedict Cumberbatch and Sophie Hunter. Photo: Getty Images

Benedict Cumberbatch, 38 and Sophie Hunter, 36 are expecting their first child, The Daily Mail has confirmed. A spokesperson for the couple – who announced their engagement in November – spoke to the Daily Mail, confirming that “[Cumberbatch and Hunter] are both over the moon”.

The couple are also said to be in the middle of planning their wedding, which is rumoured to be taking place in the early English spring (March or April) of this year.

Benedict Cumberbatch and Sophie Hunter. Photo: Getty Images

Cumberbatch’s fans – collectively known as ‘Cumberbitches’ – have already christened the couple’s first child as the ‘Cumberbaby’. That is, Cumberbatch’s fans that aren’t crying in a corner, nursing a broken heart.

RELATED

Benedict Cumberbatch Is Engaged

6 Of Britain's Coolest Actors

Sherlock (And Benedict Cumberbatch) Will Be Back On Screens In 2015