The daughter of former Emmerdale star Sammy Winward is expecting her first child, echoing her mother's own teenage pregnancy nearly two decades ago. However, in a poignant twist, 20-year-old Mia Winward revealed she has yet to share the joyful news with her parents due to a painful family estrangement.
A Bittersweet Announcement
Mia confirmed in an interview on Wednesday that she is due to become a young mother, just as her mother Sammy was at age 19. The father is her boyfriend, DJ Adam Reeves, with whom she has been in a relationship for one year. The couple now leads a quiet life in the Lake District.
Despite the happy occasion, Mia described the situation as 'bittersweet'. She remains estranged from her mother, 40, and her father, former footballer David Dunn, 46. The rift stems from their disapproval of her career on the adult subscription platform, OnlyFans, which she joined in 2024.
Hopes for Reconciliation
Mia expressed a heartfelt desire for her pregnancy and her decision to step back from modelling to act as a catalyst for reconciliation. She told The Sun she longs to share special moments, like shopping for baby clothes, with her mother.
'There's a lot to forgive and that process hasn't even started yet,' she admitted, but stated she is prepared to apologise if her parents are also willing. This marks a significant shift from her claims last June, where she alleged she was 'emotionally neglected' as a child due to her mother's filming schedule.
A History of Conflict
The family conflict escalated when Mia launched her OnlyFans page. She viewed her mother's criticism as hypocritical, noting Sammy herself posed for lads' magazines during her time on the popular ITV soap. Mia also claimed her father, David Dunn, called her a derogatory name and hung up on her when he discovered her work on the site.
Mia's boyfriend, Adam Reeves, subtly hinted at the pregnancy in a New Year's social media post, sharing a photo of personalised socks embroidered with the words 'Mommy, Daddy and Mini'. The couple recently enjoyed a holiday together in Mexico.
While the past holds difficult memories of feeling 'lonely and controlled', Mia now acknowledges she 'does have a good mum and dad' and credits them for making her who she is. Her unborn child represents not just a new chapter for her own family, but a fragile hope for mending an old one.
