Former reality television star Stephen Colletti has shared joyous personal news this week, revealing that he and his wife Alex Weaver are expecting their first child together. The couple, who tied the knot in October last year, made the announcement via a joint Instagram post on Tuesday, marking a significant milestone in their relationship.
A Nostalgic Announcement from a Reality TV Alum
Colletti, now thirty-nine years old, is best known to audiences for his role on the iconic MTV reality series Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County. His high school romance with fellow cast member Kristin Cavallari became a central storyline during the show's first two seasons, captivating viewers with its turbulent dynamics and a notable love triangle involving Lauren Conrad. That teenage relationship, which began when both were adolescents, spanned four years on-and-off before concluding in 2005, though the pair briefly reconnected in 2020.
Celebrating with a Beach Photoshoot
The expecting parents chose to share their happy news through a series of artistic black-and-white portraits taken during a pregnancy announcement photoshoot on the beach. In the images, both Colletti and Weaver are seen wearing matching white sweaters and jeans, posing with their bare feet in the sand. Weaver's outfit was subtly adjusted to highlight her growing baby bump, with her jeans unbuttoned and her sweater pulled up.
The couple captioned their Instagram post simply with 'Mom & Dad,' a heartfelt declaration of their new roles. Colletti, who also gained fame from his role on the CW drama One Tree Hill, added a playful comment beneath the post, using emojis of a chick hatching from an egg and a smiling face with raised hands to express his excitement.
Flood of Congratulations from Celebrity Friends
The announcement prompted an outpouring of warm wishes from numerous celebrity acquaintances and former co-stars. Lauren 'Lo' Bosworth, a fellow Laguna Beach alum, commented with enthusiasm, writing 'Omg!!!! Congrats' alongside three red heart emojis. Jason Wahler, another star from the reality series, expressed his surprise and joy with a message reading, 'Wait, what!!!?? Congrats man!!!!'
Notably, Colletti's ex-girlfriend and former Laguna Beach costar Lauren Conrad also joined in the celebrations, gushing 'Yaaaaaaay!!! This is so exciting!!!' in the comments section. Other well-wishers included Alex Murrel from Laguna Beach: The Real OC, who penned 'congrats!!!' with heart emojis, and Colletti's One Tree Hill colleagues Barbara Alyn Woods and Allison Munn.
A New Chapter for the Newlyweds
Weaver, thirty-two, is a glamorous NASCAR reporter who bears a striking resemblance to Colletti's former partner Kristin Cavallari. The couple's marriage last autumn has quickly been followed by this pregnancy announcement, setting them on the path to becoming first-time parents. Their relationship marks a fresh chapter for Colletti, whose past romantic entanglements were so publicly documented on television.
Additional congratulations came from Southern Charm reality star Madison LeCroy, who shared three red heart emojis, and figure skater Johnny Weir, who added a unique touch with his comment: 'Congratulations bubbechki!' The overwhelming response highlights the enduring connections within the entertainment community, as friends and former colleagues rally to support the joyous couple during this special time.
