Dylan Sprouse and Barbara Palvin are Having a Baby

May 14, 2026, 22:16
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Introduction

Dylan Sprouse and Barbara Palvin are expecting their first child.

Main Body

Barbara showed her baby bump at the Cannes Film Festival on May 14. She wore a light-blue dress. Later, the couple shared a photo of the baby on social media. Dylan and Barbara met in 2017. They started dating in 2018. They got married in Hungary in July 2023. They try to stay together and do not stay apart for more than three weeks. Barbara had a health problem in the past. She had a sickness called endometriosis. This sickness can make it hard to have babies. But now, she is pregnant.

Conclusion

The couple married two years ago. Now they are waiting for their first baby.

Learning

🕒 THEN vs NOW

Look at how the story moves from the past to the present. This is how you tell a life story in A2 English.

The Past (Finished Actions) We use simple words to show things that are over:

  • Met (2017) →\rightarrow Started dating (2018) →\rightarrow Married (2023)

The Present (Right Now) We use "is/are" + "ing" for things happening at this moment:

  • Are expecting →\rightarrow Are waiting

💡 Quick Tip: The 'Time' Clues If you see these words, you know which form to use:

  • Past: "In 2017", "In July", "In the past"
  • Present: "Now", "At the festival"

Vocabulary focus: Health & Family

  • Baby bump →\rightarrow the stomach of a pregnant woman.
  • Stay apart →\rightarrow to be in different places.

Vocabulary Learning

expecting
looking forward to having something happen, usually a baby
Example:They are expecting a baby next month.
baby
a very young child
Example:She has a baby at home.
bump
a round swelling on the belly when pregnant
Example:She showed her baby bump at the festival.
dress
a piece of clothing for a woman
Example:She wore a light-blue dress.
photo
a picture taken with a camera
Example:They shared a photo of the baby online.
social
relating to people and society
Example:They posted the photo on social media.
media
channels of communication like TV, radio, internet
Example:The couple used media to share news.
dating
going out with someone romantically
Example:They started dating in 2018.
married
having a spouse
Example:They got married in Hungary.
stay
remain in one place
Example:They try to stay together.
problem
an issue or difficulty
Example:She had a health problem before.
pregnant
carrying a baby inside the womb
Example:She is pregnant now.