Carly Rae Jepsen and husband Cole M.G.N. welcome their first baby together

If you grew up with “Call Me Maybe” stuck in your head for days at a time, this news is going to feel strangely personal in the best way. Carly Rae Jepsen has entered a brand new era, and it is not a tour or an album rollout. It is real life, middle of the night wake-ups, tiny socks, and all.

The Loveliest Time artist, now 40, just shared that she welcomed her first baby with her husband, Cole M.G.N., whose real name is Cole Marsden Greif-Neill. And the way she announced it was simple, sweet, and very Carly.

The first baby announcement, straight from Carly

Jepsen shared the news on social media with a mirror selfie on her Instagram Stories. In the photo, she is holding her newborn, who is dressed in a striped green and white onesie. It is intimate and low-key, like she is letting fans peek into a moment she will probably remember forever.

She wrote, “Last 2 weeks have been the best of my life,” followed by, “Welcome to the world, little one.” It is hard not to smile while reading that. There is something so universal about it. Even if you have never held a baby in your life, you can feel how big this moment is for her.

Fun fact: Carly Rae Jepsen first broke out on a TV singing competition. She competed on “Canadian Idol” in 2007 and finished in third place, which helped kick off her career before the global pop hit era.

They first revealed the pregnancy in November 2025

The baby news has been building for a while, and fans have been along for the ride since the start. The couple first announced they were expecting a baby together back in November 2025. At the time, Jepsen posted a few black and white photos of herself sitting next to Cole, showing off her growing bump.

Her caption was short and full of wonder. “Oh, hi, baby.” That was it, and honestly, it was enough. Sometimes you do not need a long statement. One line can say everything.

Cole jumped into the comments too, showing love in his own way with three heart-eyed emojis. No big speech, just excited dad energy.

Fun fact: “Call Me Maybe” was not just a viral moment; it was a huge chart smash. The song hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and became one of the defining pop singles of the early 2010s.

A beach day, a baby bump, and a lullaby in progress

A couple of months later, Jepsen shared another window into pregnancy life. On Jan. 31, she posted a carousel of photos with her baby bump on display while she and Cole spent time at the beach. She is standing on the sand in a bikini top and loose, baggy shorts, cradling her bump.

There is also a photo of her looking out at the ocean with her hands resting on her belly, plus a few images taken in a dressing room.

The caption was peak cozy and creative, like she was already blending motherhood with music in the most natural way. She wrote, “We landed on this song as our fav lullaby so far,” and added, “Cole is even learning to play it on guitar.”

Then she joked about the reality that is coming for every new parent. “We might change the last line from ‘and to feel in the night’ to ‘won’t you sleep through the night’ later on, but honestly, ready for the 3 a.m. parties as well,”

That line feels so real. It is funny, but it is also a little brave. She is basically saying, yes, we know it is going to be exhausting, but we are in it together. She ended the post with one more detail that made it feel even more personal. 

“Included a picture of us when this baby thing was just an idea,” she wrote, alongside a throwback image of the two of them riding bicycles.

Little-known fact: Newborns sleep a lot overall, but in short stretches, which is why so many new parents talk about being up at 3 a.m. and feeling wiped out.

From engagement to wedding to parenthood

Before the baby bump photos and lullaby talk, there was another huge milestone. Jepsen and Cole got engaged in 2024, and she announced it on Instagram that September. Alongside photos of them together, she wrote, “Very engaged over here .”

Her engagement post included shots of the couple hugging, spending time outdoors, and generally looking like they were having fun being in love. One photo zoomed in on her engagement ring, which features a dark gemstone set on a gold band. It is a unique choice, and it suits her. It feels thoughtful, not flashy.

Not long after, they made it official. On Oct. 4, Jepsen and Cole got married at the Chelsea Hotel in New York City. According to Vogue, the ceremony was intimate, with about 100 guests, and it took place in the Bard Room.

If you know anything about the Chelsea Hotel, you know it has serious New York history and a creative vibe, which makes it a pretty fitting place for a musician to get married. And now, just a short time later, they are parents.

A new chapter, shared in her own way

One of the nicest parts of this whole story is how Jepsen has shared it. She is clearly excited, but she is also keeping it grounded. There is no over-explaining. No big production. Just quick glimpses that feel genuine.

It also sounds like she and Cole have been leaning into the moment together, from learning a lullaby on guitar to laughing about the sleepless nights ahead. That kind of partnership is everything when you are stepping into a life change this big.

For fans, it is a sweet update. For Carly, it is the start of something brand new. And if her captions are any hint, this next era is going to be full of love, music, and maybe a few 3 a.m. parties too.

TL;DR

• Carly Rae Jepsen is officially a mom and welcomed her first baby with her husband, Cole M.G.N., whose real name is Cole Marsden Greif-Neill.
• She shared the news on Instagram Stories with a mirror selfie holding her newborn in a striped green and white onesie.
• Jepsen wrote, “Last 2 weeks have been the best of my life,” and “Welcome to the world, little one.”
• The couple first announced they were expecting a baby together back in November 2025 with black and white photos and the caption, “Oh hi baby.”
• On Jan. 31, Jepsen posted beach photos showing her baby bump and shared that she and Cole picked a favorite lullaby and he is learning it on guitar.
• She joked about newborn sleep with, “We might change the last line from ‘and to feel in the night’ to ‘won’t you sleep through the night’ later on, but honestly, ready for the 3 a.m. parties as well,”
• Jepsen and Cole got engaged in 2024, and she announced it with, “Very engaged over here .”
• They married on Oct. 4 at the Chelsea Hotel in New York City in an intimate ceremony with about 100 guests, per Vogue.

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