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Barbara Palvin Pregnant: Model Shares Joyful News After 2025 Surgery
Barbara Palvin and Dylan Sprouse chose the 79th Annual Cannes Film Festival in France to share their exciting news with the world on Thursday. Palvin stepped onto the red carpet in a light blue satin dress that put her baby bump on full display, while Sprouse stood beside her in a tuxedo. Palvin was seen cradling her belly in several photos from the event, making the moment even more personal amid the glitz of one of cinema’s most celebrated gatherings.
How Their Story Began
The couple’s journey to this moment stretches back nearly a decade. Palvin and Sprouse first met at a party around nine years ago and made their relationship public in 2018. They got married in July 2023 in what marked the beginning of a new chapter for both of them.
The Health Battle That Came First
The pregnancy news carries added emotional weight given what Palvin went through just months ago. In August 2025, the Hungarian model opened up on social media about being diagnosed with endometriosis and having surgery for the condition.
She described years of symptoms she had dismissed as normal. “Fatigue, severe pain, heavy and irregular flow, sleepless nights on the bathroom floor. I thought this was just how it works for me,” she wrote at the time, as per a report from NBC News.
It was only after being encouraged to consult a specialist that she learned endometriosis cannot be detected through routine examinations. Three months after that visit, she had the operation.
Palvin used her platform to encourage other women in similar situations not to wait. “Find it out,” she urged her followers.
What Endometriosis Means for Fertility
Endometriosis is a condition in which tissue similar to the uterine lining grows outside the uterus, causing pain and in many cases affecting fertility. According to UCLA Health, the condition can only be definitively diagnosed through a laparoscopy, a minimally invasive surgical procedure in which a doctor examines the abdomen using a small camera inserted through the belly button. Research suggests that somewhere between 20% and 40% of women dealing with infertility will have endometriosis.
Given that context, Palvin and Sprouse’s pregnancy announcement feels like more than a celebrity milestone. For many women following Palvin’s journey since her diagnosis, it will land as something genuinely hopeful.
