Barbara Palvin and Dylan Sprouse Reveal They Are Expecting a Baby Girl

A New Chapter: The Gender Reveal and ‘Principessa’

The announcement arrived via the inaugural episode of Dylan Sprouse’s new podcast, Wildmen, published on July 14, 2026. While the couple had shared the news of the pregnancy earlier this spring, the specific gender of their first child remained a subject of public curiosity until the podcast recording.

During the episode, Palvin prompted her husband to share the news with their listeners. Sprouse revealed that he and the model have been referring to their unborn child by a specific Italian nickname. Yeah, we’ve been calling her principessa, Sprouse said, noting that while the term simply means princess, it had become their go-to moniker during the pregnancy. He added, But no, we are having a baby girl, which I’m very excited about. I’m excited to be a girl dad, actually.

While the couple has embraced the nickname, they confirmed they are still going back and forth on an official name for the baby. dailymail.com, Palvin joked that having a daughter would likely mellow her husband, who is well-known for his role in the Disney Channel series The Suite of Zack and Cody. Sprouse countered with enthusiasm for the prospect of future tea parties, a sentiment Palvin laughingly corroborated.

Health Journey and Pregnancy Realities

Palvin has been candid about the physical challenges of her pregnancy. During the same podcast appearance, the model shared that she has experienced symptoms including back pain, sleep disturbances, and fluctuating appetite. Sometimes I feel guilty because I’m not enjoying pregnancy as much as a lot of women out there, Palvin admitted. I know it’s a gift. It’s hard to breathe.

This milestone follows a significant health journey for Palvin. In August 2025, she revealed on social media that she had undergone surgery for endometriosis. According to Nők Lapja, Palvin had struggled for years with severe menstrual pain and fatigue before receiving a formal diagnosis. She opted for surgery to address the condition, noting that the procedure improved her quality of life and, according to BangPremier, was intended to improve the couple’s chances of conceiving.

Financial Standing and Hollywood Hills Estate

Beyond their personal milestones, the couple maintains a high-profile financial status in Hollywood. Recent estimates from Index and Glamour place their combined net worth at millions of dollars. Palvin’s career as a global model—which includes work with brands like L’Oréal Paris, Armani Beauty, and Victoria’s Secret—accounts for an estimated $6 million of that total. Sprouse’s income, derived from his acting career, independent projects, and his mead business, is estimated at $5 million.

Their primary residence, a four-bedroom, two-bathroom home in the Hollywood Hills, serves as a significant asset. Sprouse purchased the property in 2021 for $1.8 million. Current market estimates suggest the value of the two-story, Spanish-style estate has risen to approximately $2 million. The home recently made headlines for a security incident; dailymail.com, Sprouse reportedly held an intruder at bay until authorities arrived after an incident at the estate, though neither he nor Palvin suffered physical injuries.

A Relationship Built on Consistency

The couple first met at a party in 2017 and began dating in 2018. Their marriage, held in Hungary in 2023, remains a central point of their public narrative as they prepare for the arrival of their first child.