Jurnee Smollett-Bell Is Pregnant! Friday Night Lights Star Expecting First Child With Josiah Bell

Hollywood couple announces the big news on social media

By Mike Vulpo Jun 07, 2016 3:12 AMTags

One Hollywood couple's family is about to get a little bigger!

Friday Night Lights alumna Jurnee Smollett-Bell and her husband Josiah Bell announced on social media Monday evening that they are expecting their first child.

"He+Me+Baby= Three," the actress wrote on Instagram while debuting her baby bump. "So in love with this beautiful blessing God has given us. #WeArePregnant!! ❤❤❤ @josiahbell."

Josiah posted the same photo but changed the beginning of the caption to write "She+Me+Baby=3." Pretty cute, right?

As soon as the announcement was made public, Jurnee's brother Jussie Smollett couldn't contain his excitement and immediately shared his well wishes for the couple.

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"My little baby is having a baby!!!!!!!! @jurneebell I remember mommy giving birth to you and now you're about to have a baby of your own. I love you so so so so much," the Empire star wrote. "This is the most blessed event in life and you & @josiahbell are built for it. Love y'all so much."

He added, "#BabyBell is coming! #UncleJussieForTheSecondTime."

Fans may recognize Jurnee from her role as Jess Merriweather on NBC's beloved drama Friday Night Lights. She also gained even more fans with her performances in True Blood, Underground and Parenthood.

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Meanwhile, Josiah is a talented singer who recently released his new single titled "Down."

As the happy couple prepare to expand their family, one thing is certain. These two have a whole lot of love for each other.

"Can this night get any better..... I adore this woman," Josiah recently wrote on Instagram after spending an ordinary evening with his wife. "Doesn't get any better. #Blessed."

Congratulations to the couple on their exciting news!  

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