nuSep 9, 2026, 13:17

Actresses Hanna van Vliet and Ilke Paddenburg welcome their first child

Actresses Hanna van Vliet and Ilke Paddenburg have announced the birth of their first child. The couple, who have been together since 2015, shared the news on social media alongside photos from their initial weeks as parents.

Dutch actresses Hanna van Vliet and Ilke Paddenburg have announced the birth of their first child. The couple shared the happy news on social media by posting photos from their first weeks as a family, which drew warm congratulations from numerous friends and fellow industry professionals. The pair, who have been in a relationship since 2015, had previously revealed the pregnancy in May with a series of images showcasing Paddenburg's baby bump.

Hanna van Vliet is widely recognized for her starring role in the series ANNE+ and her performance in the film Het Verloren Transport, having earned three Golden Calf nominations throughout her career. Ilke Paddenburg is an actress associated with the Internationaal Theater Amsterdam and has also worked as a director on several short film projects. The couple's announcement has been met with widespread well-wishes from across the Dutch entertainment community.

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