Sebastian Stan is stepping into a completely new chapter — and this time, it’s not for a movie role.
The 43-year-old actor has officially confirmed that he’s going to be a dad, marking the first time he has publicly addressed reports that he and longtime partner Annabelle Wallis are expecting their first child together.
Rumors about the couple’s growing family first surfaced earlier this year after Annabelle was photographed out in Los Angeles appearing visibly pregnant. While the pair never directly responded to the speculation at the time, fans quickly began piecing together the clues. Now, Sebastian himself is finally opening up about what the moment means to him — and his comments are surprisingly thoughtful, reflective, and deeply personal.
Speaking with Deadline, the Marvel star shared that becoming a father has already shifted the way he thinks about himself, his future, and the kind of man he wants to be.
“I want to be a good dad,” Sebastian shared in his first comments since the news broke.
He continued, “I’m feeling the responsibility of being a good father. And not to mention a good man. I’m 43 and I feel, in a lot of ways, I’m just starting to learn now. It’s just crazy to me. So, I love when I see I’m discovering different people’s point of view. I try to read as much as I can, no matter what the point of view is, just to understand it.”
It’s a candid and grounded perspective from an actor who has spent much of the past decade balancing blockbuster fame with increasingly acclaimed dramatic performances. Sebastian first became a household name through his role as Bucky Barnes in the Marvel Studios universe, but in recent years, he’s also built a reputation as one of Hollywood’s more adventurous performers, taking on darker, more psychologically layered projects in films like Fresh, Pam & Tommy, and A Different Man.
Now, it sounds like his next phase may be his most transformative one yet.
Sebastian and Annabelle have been linked romantically since 2022, though they’ve largely kept their relationship out of the spotlight. Unlike many celebrity couples, the two rarely share personal details publicly or make highly publicized red carpet appearances together. That privacy has only added to the intrigue surrounding their relationship.
Still, fans got a rare glimpse of the pair together during a sweet public appearance in 2024, where their chemistry and low-key dynamic immediately drew attention online. Since then, the couple has continued to keep things intentionally quiet — a move that seems increasingly rare in today’s hyper-visible celebrity culture.
Annabelle, best known for projects like Peaky Blinders, Malignant, and The Mummy, has similarly avoided commenting publicly on the pregnancy reports. As of now, neither she nor Sebastian has shared additional details, including the baby’s due date or whether they already know the child’s gender.
