Michelle Dockery, 43, Debuts Baby Bump at Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale Premiere, Joins Co-Stars at Afterparty

Michelle Dockery Debuts Pregnancy at Downton Abbey Premiere Amid Star-Studded Night

[Image: Michelle Dockery glowing in a powder blue gown on the red carpet, showcasing her baby bump.]

Michelle Dockery, 43, announced her pregnancy with her first child at the London premiere of Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale on Wednesday. The actress, famed for her role as Lady Mary Crawley, walked the red carpet at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square alongside her husband, film producer Jasper Waller-Bridge, 37. She stunned in a powder blue off-the-shoulder ballgown, highlighting her growing bump.

Later, Michelle changed into a chic black dress paired with a white coat for the afterparty, where she was joined by co-stars Joanne Froggatt, Laura Carmichael, Sophie McShera, Dominic West, and Joely Richardson.

[Image: Michelle at the afterparty in her sleek black ensemble, smiling alongside Jasper.]

Nadiya Bychkova Shines Post-Injury

Strictly Come Dancing star Nadiya Bychkova, 36, also attended the premiere, radiating confidence in a white plunging gown despite a recent fall during rehearsals. The professional dancer shared a hospital selfie earlier, explaining she’d suffered a back injury but was cleared to leave after X-rays. “I’ll be back on the dance floor soon,” she assured fans.

[Image: Nadiya smiling in her white gown, unfazed by the rainy weather.]

Her Strictly co-star Neil Jones, 42, accompanied partner Chyna Mills, gallantly offering his navy suit jacket to shield her from the rain. Other attendees included Verity Bowditch in a brown asymmetric gown and Emma Walsh in a black off-the-shoulder dress.

[Image: Neil Jones and Chyna Mills sharing a laugh as they exit the venue.]

A Night of Celebration

The premiere marked a triumphant return for the Downton Abbey cast, with Michelle’s pregnancy news adding to the joyous atmosphere. The film’s grand finale reunites beloved characters, promising fans an emotional farewell.

[Image: Joanne Froggatt dazzling in a cutout black dress at the afterparty.]

Michelle, who has portrayed Lady Mary since the show’s 2010 debut, continues to captivate audiences both on-screen and off, now embracing her newest role as a mother-to-be.

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