{"id":118713,"date":"2025-09-04T07:14:11","date_gmt":"2025-09-04T07:14:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/118713\/"},"modified":"2025-09-04T07:14:11","modified_gmt":"2025-09-04T07:14:11","slug":"pregnant-michelle-dockery-43-heads-to-downton-abbey-the-grand-finale-premiere-afterparty-with-glamorous-co-stars-after-revealing-her-bump-for-the-first-time-on-red-carpet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/118713\/","title":{"rendered":"Pregnant Michelle Dockery, 43, heads to Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale premiere afterparty with glamorous co-stars after revealing her bump for the first time on red carpet"},"content":{"rendered":"

Michelle Dockery<\/a> was pictured arriving at the Downton Abbey premiere afterparty in London after revealing she was expecting her first child on Wednesday.<\/p>\n

The actress, 43, revealed her growing baby bump to the world as she walked the red carpet at the\u00a0Odeon Luxe in Leicester Square.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

She joined her husband, film producer Jasper Waller-Bridge, 37, as they announced their happy news.<\/p>\n

Michelle arrived in a powder blue off-the-shoulder ballgown with a fitted bodice as she showed off her bump.\u00a0<\/p>\n

She has portrayed fan-favourite Lady Mary Crawley since the period drama debuted on ITV<\/a> in 2010.<\/p>\n

Arriving for the afterparty, Michelle changed outfit and sported a comfortable long black dress that she paired with a white long coat.<\/p>\n

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Michelle Dockery was snapped arriving at the Downton Abbey premiere afterparty in London after revealing she was expecting her first child on Wednesday<\/p>\n

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The actress, 43, revealed her growing baby bump to the world as she walked the red carpet at the Odeon Luxe in Leicester Square<\/p>\n

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Arriving for the afterparty, Michelle changed outfit and sported a comfortable long black dress that she paired with a white long coat<\/p>\n

Her husband Jasper was by his side as he ensured his wife and their unborn child were looked after.<\/p>\n

Michelle was joined by her glamorous co-stars including\u00a0Joanne Froggatt, Dominic West,\u00a0Laura Carmichael,\u00a0Sophie McShera and Joely Richardson.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile,\u00a0Nadiya Bychkova<\/a> beamed as she was pictured leaving the UK premiere of Downton Abbey<\/a>: The Grand Finale on Wednesday night following her fall.<\/p>\n

The Strictly Coming Dancing professional, 36, was snapped smiling as she left the Odeon Luxe Leicester Square.<\/p>\n

She appeared to be in good spirits following the movie despite the miserable rainy whether for the red carpet, as she dazzled in her white evening gown.<\/p>\n

The striking white frock exuded elegance and sophistication and featured a plunging V-neckline and long sleeves.<\/p>\n

Nadiya’s Strictly co-star Neil Jones<\/a> was also spotted leaving the premiere on Wednesday evening, looking dapper in a navy suit, though showed he was the perfect gentleman by giving his jacket to partner Chyna Mills<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Also snapped leaving were\u00a0Verity Bowditch<\/a> who wowed in a brown asymmetric gown and Emma Walsh who donned a\u00a0black off-the-shoulder gown.<\/p>\n

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The Downton Abbey premiere saw Michelle Dockery reveal she is pregnant with her first child as she debuted her growing baby bump on the red carpet<\/p>\n

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\u00a0Joely Richardson was also seen arriving for the afterparty in London<\/p>\n

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Joanne Froggatt dazzled in a striking black dress that feature cutouts along her tummy and chest area<\/p>\n

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Laura Carmichael was also spotted as she joined the celebrations following the premiere<\/p>\n

\u00a0It was previously revealed how Strictly star Nadiya was taken to hospital on Tuesday after falling and landing on her back during rehearsals<\/a>.<\/p>\n

She was training in north London when she was left in agony after injuring her back, with crew forced to phone an ambulance.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Nadiya later shared a picture from her hospital as she updated fans on her injury – and revealed if she would be able to dance again soon.<\/p>\n

She wrote: ‘Well\u2026 where do I start? What a 24 hours! Thank you so much for all the messages, love and support. I just wanted you to know that I am ok.<\/p>\n

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Nadiya Bychkova beamed as she was pictured leaving the UK premiere of Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale on Wednesday night following her fall<\/p>\n

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Nadiya’s Strictly co-star Neil Jones was also spotted leaving the premiere on Wednesday evening, looking dapper in a navy suit, though showed he was the perfect gentleman by giving his jacket to partner Chyna Mills<\/p>\n

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Also snapped leaving were Verity Bowditch who wowed in a brown asymmetric gown and Emma Walsh who donned a black off-the-shoulder gown<\/p>\n

\"Nadiya <\/p>\n

Nadiya appeared to be in good spirits despite the miserable rainy whether for the red carpet, as she dazzled in her striking white evening gown<\/p>\n

\"Nadiya <\/p>\n

Nadiya previously shared a picture from her hospital as she updated fans on her injury – and revealed if she would be able to dance again soon\u00a0<\/p>\n

Nadiya continued: ‘I’m smiling in the picture but it was really scary and there were a few tears as I had to lie still for hours but I was given the all-clear after an x-ray and allowed to go home.<\/p>\n

‘I’ve got some physio today but I will be back on that dance floor soon and I’ll be ready to shine and sparkle in the new series of the biggest show on TV.\u00a0<\/p>\n

‘I had a fall in training yesterday and landed on my back. I was really worried for a while and I was so thankful to the Strictly family and medical team who really looked after me.<\/p>\n

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