Gemma Arterton Secretly Welcomes Second Child
Gemma Arterton has quietly expanded her family. On a recent podcast she confirmed the arrival of a second child. The disclosure came alongside promotion for her new TV role.
Podcast announcement
The news arrived on the Dish from Waitrose podcast. Hosts Nick Grimshaw and Angela Hartnett spoke with Arterton about family life and work.
She revealed she now has two children. Her eldest is three, and the baby is around five-and-a-half months old. That timing points to a late‑2025 birth.
Gemma Arterton Secretly Welcomes Second Child was how many outlets summarised the story. She did not disclose the new baby’s sex. A publicist declined to comment when approached by Filmogaz.com.
Home life and balance
Arterton said she is adjusting to life with two small children. She described fatigue but called the experience lovely.
She and husband Rory Keenan live in the countryside. They have made that their base for about four years.
She also spoke about missing London’s sushi scene. She praised local gastropubs as a countryside perk.
Return to screens: Secret Service
Arterton returns to television later this month in Secret Service. The ITV and ITVX drama begins on Monday April 27, 2026.
She plays Kate Henderson, an MI6 handler rather than a field spy. The character is the youngest head of the Russia desk and faces intense pressure.
Arterton said the series explores real-world intelligence work. She noted the international remit of MI6, in contrast to MI5’s domestic focus.
Stage ambitions and training
Arterton won a scholarship to train at RADA as a young actor. She said she misses the theatre and would love to return to the stage.
Listen to the interview
The full conversation appears on the latest Dish from Waitrose episode. The podcast is available across major platforms for listeners who want more details.
