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Jil Rock and Oliver Sanne Welcome Their First Child

Selected Instagram images signal the couple's careful public approach with a promise to share a fuller account of the birth later.

Overview

  • The pair announced the birth on Instagram, first sharing a story photo of the newborn's tiny feet alongside a plate of sushi and then posting an intimate family photo showing the baby with both parents.
  • Oliver changed his Instagram bio from “Daddy to be” to “Daddy” with a baby emoji, and the couple published the first images just hours after the arrival.
  • Jil and Oliver have not revealed the baby's name or sex and said they will give a more detailed account of the birth at a later time.
  • Their pregnancy followed a public, difficult stretch that included three prior pregnancy losses and a recuperative trip to Los Angeles, which the couple has said made this moment especially emotional.
  • Observers noted the newborn's very light, almost platinum-blonde hair in the first photo, and the couple's selective sharing highlights the balance they are striking between private family life and controlled public updates.