Little Mix singer Perrie Edwards has announced the joyful arrival of her second child, a baby girl, with fiancé and footballer Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.
A Sweet Social Media Announcement
The 32-year-old pop star shared the happy news on 17 January 2026, posting a tender black-and-white photograph to her Instagram. The image showed the newborn, named Alanis Valentine, resting peacefully on her mother's chest.
Perrie simply captioned the intimate snapshot "Alanis Valentine" alongside a love heart emoji, sending her legions of fans and friends into a frenzy of congratulations. The couple are already parents to their four-year-old son, Axel.
Flood of Love from Famous Friends
The announcement post was quickly inundated with warm messages from the celebrity world. Her former Little Mix bandmates were among the first to respond.
Leigh-Anne Pinnock commented, "Perfect little angel", while Jade Thirlwall wrote, "So happy for you all and can't wait to meet her!" Girls Aloud's Kimberley Walsh also shared her delight, posting "The best news, so happy for you all."
A Journey to Parenthood
Perrie had first revealed her pregnancy in September 2025, sharing a sweet photo of her son Axel kissing her growing bump. However, the path to expanding their family has not been without profound heartache.
In a deeply personal revelation on Paul Brunson's We Need to Talk podcast, Perrie shared that she had suffered two devastating miscarriages before conceiving her daughter. She recounted the trauma of losing a baby at around 24 weeks, stating, "I remember sobbing. I couldn't see straight. I was just distraught."
This context makes the arrival of baby Alanis Valentine an especially poignant and celebrated moment for the family.
Perrie and Liverpool footballer Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain got engaged in June 2022 after a romantic beach proposal at sunset. Her unique engagement ring, featuring a large oval diamond on a yellow gold band, is said to symbolise their eternal love.
