
Pregnant Michelle Dockery Joins Co-Stars at Downton Abbey Premiere Celebration
Michelle Dockery stepped onto the red carpet in London for the Downton Abbey premiere, dazzling fans and photographers alike. But beyond the glamour of the evening, the actress revealed a personal milestone that quickly became the focus of attention.
Actress Michelle Dockery was recently photographed in London during the premiere of “Downton Abbey.” Her appearance came a few hours after she and her husband, film producer Jasper Waller-Bridge, had made a special announcement. The couple is expecting their first child.

Michelle Dockery attends the "Downtown Abbey: The Grand Finale" world premiere at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square on September 03, 2025. | Source: Getty Images
On the red carpet at the Odeon Luxe in Leicester Square, Dockery debuted her baby bump in a powder blue off-the-shoulder ballgown with a fitted bodice. She later switched into a more relaxed outfit for the afterparty, wearing a long black dress paired with a white coat.

Michelle Dockery attends the "Downtown Abbey: The Grand Finale" world premiere at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square on September 03, 2025. | Source: Getty Images
Waller-Bridge, 37, accompanied his wife throughout the evening, staying close as they shared the news publicly for the first time. Dockery, best known for portraying Lady Mary Crawley since the series launched in 2010, has long been associated with the period drama.

Jasper Waller-Bridge and Michelle Dockery attend the "Downtown Abbey: The Grand Finale" world premiere on September 03, 2025 in London, England. | Source: Getty Images
Her appearance at the premiere and afterparty drew attention not only for her role in the upcoming film, but also for the milestone moment in her personal life.