In a delightful surprise for fans, One Tree Hill star James Lafferty has announced that he and his co-star wife, Alexandra Park, welcomed their first child late last year. The couple decided to keep the incredible news private for four months before sharing it with the world.
A Secret Arrival
James Lafferty and Alexandra Park revealed in a joint Instagram post that their baby, named River Jay Lafferty, was born on December 4, 2025. The announcement featured a touching black-and-white photo of the couple's fingers intertwined with their newborn's tiny hands, accompanied by the caption, "Love has new meaning." They chose to turn off comments on the post after letting fans know about their new addition.
From Co-Stars to Soulmates
The couple first met in 2015 when James was directing an episode of the television series The Royals, in which Alexandra starred as Princess Eleanor. Their connection blossomed on set, leading to a romantic relationship. They later created and starred in their own series, Everyone Is Doing Great, portraying married couple Jeremy and Andrea Davis.
Four years ago, they tied the knot in a beautiful Hawaiian ceremony surrounded by family and friends. Alexandra has spoken openly about their relationship, highlighting how they navigate playing a couple on screen while being married in real life. "James and I met working together," she told Who magazine. "That’s one of the things we love about our relationship—we are both so passionate about what we do."
Gushing Over Each Other
In an interview with E! News, Alexandra gushed over her husband, expressing how fortunate she feels to have him in her life. "We've been together for such a long time, we're on our ninth year of being together now," she said. "James took his time proposing, but it's better. I feel like it was just the right thing for us to lock it down, because we're best friends."
Legacy of One Tree Hill
Both James and Alexandra made their names in the entertainment industry, with James gaining fame for his role in the beloved American teen drama One Tree Hill. The series, which ran for nine seasons from 2003 to 2012, is set in the fictional town of Tree Hill, North Carolina. It follows the lives of half-brothers Lucas and Nathan Scott, played by James, who start as rivals but bond over basketball and friendship.
This joyful announcement marks a new chapter for the couple, as they embrace parenthood with their son River. Fans have flooded social media with congratulations, celebrating this heartwarming news from the private pair.
