Ellie Goulding has made a notable return to social media, posting a fresh snapshot just days after publicly revealing the arrival of her second child, whom she described as 'beautiful'. The 39-year-old singer confirmed last week that she has welcomed a baby girl named Iris with her partner, Beau Minniear.
Announcing the New Arrival
Following her daughter's birth, Ellie took to her Instagram Stories to share a photo of herself, accompanied by the caption: 'Paging Earth.' This marks her first social media activity since the birth announcement. The songstress is already a mother to four-year-old son Arthur, whom she shares with her ex-husband, Caspar Jopling; the couple separated in 2024.
Formal Birth Announcement
Ellie placed a formal announcement in the Births, Marriages and Deaths section of The Times newspaper, which officially confirmed her daughter's full name as Iris Edaline Minniear-Goulding. The announcement read: 'Minniear-Goulding: On 6th March 2026 to Ellie Goulding and Beau Minniear, a daughter, Iris Edaline.'
Details of the Birth
Ellie gave birth to her second child, her first with Beau, on March 6 at the Lindo Wing in London. In a heartfelt Instagram post, she wrote: 'On Friday, I gave birth to a beautiful healthy baby girl. We are totally obsessed with her.' She noted the significance of spending International Women's Day with her newborn and praised the female medical team at St Mary's Hospital for their 'extraordinary care and kindness.'
Ellie expressed awe for midwives and shared that this addition to her family brings immense joy, especially as her son Arthur is 'so happy to become a big brother to this little angel.' She also posted a photo of a cake decorated with the words 'welcome baby sister,' adding a personal touch to the celebration.
Pregnancy and Celebrations
Earlier in January, Ellie was treated to a baby shower by her celebrity friends in London. The event featured a 1970s-themed bash inspired by Apple TV's retro comedy Palm Royale. Her pregnancy was first revealed when she walked the red carpet heavily pregnant at the Fashion Awards in early December.
Relationship and Personal Life
Since her relationship with Beau Minniear went public in September 2025, the couple has been spotted holidaying together in Italy, where Beau shared an intimate photograph of Ellie lying in an unmade hotel-room bed online. He also appears in several raunchy scenes in Ellie's latest music video, Destiny.
Reflecting on her pregnancy experience, Ellie said in January: 'I have an amazing boyfriend. I do have it a little easier in that I do have amazing support. I'm still working every day and still writing every day.' She added, 'It's a beautiful thing to be able to grow a child, and I feel very lucky that I'm healthy – but it's not all I am right now.'
Co-Parenting and Future Plans
Ellie finalised her divorce from art dealer ex-husband Caspar Jopling in January 2025, and the two remain on good terms as they co-parent Arthur. Caspar, 34, has since moved on with actress Olivia Wilde, 41, with the couple spotted enjoying a romantic weekend in Mexico City last month.
Ellie won't be off work for too long, as it was announced this week that she will headline Radio 1’s Big Weekend in Sunderland on Saturday, May 23, indicating a swift return to her professional commitments.
