Pregnant Samantha Barks shines in a pink dress at Mamma Mia! Opening party after she announced she was expecting her first child
Samantha Barks showed off her growing baby bump in a pink dress as she attended the press launch of Mamma Mia! attended. “I Have a Dream” in London on Thursday.
The West End star, 32, wowed in the flowing cherry red number as she promoted her role as a judge on the upcoming talent search.
Samantha – who recently finished her two-year role as Elsa in the London production of Frozen – struck a confident pose with her hands on her hips before cheerfully throwing her arms in the air.
The Les Misérables star was joined by fellow comedian Alan Carr, pop star Jessie Ware and Mamma Mia! Producer Judy Craymer and presenter Zoe Ball as the gang introduced the upcoming series.
The ITV show will see them looking for newcomers to play the lead roles of Sophie and Sky in the West End production of the ABBA musical.
Great Trouper! Samantha Barks showed off her growing baby bump in a pink dress as she attended the press launch of Mamma Mia! attended. I have a dream on Thursday
Mamma Mia! The West End star, 32, wowed in the flowing cherry red number as she promoted her role as a judge on the upcoming talent search
Samantha found fame on reality TV herself after coming third in 2008’s I’d Do Anything, which was looking for an actress to play Nancy in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s production of Oliver!
The series was won by Coronation Street star Jodie Prenger, but Samantha went on to enjoy a role as Eponine in the West End classic Les Miserables and reprized the role in the 2012 Hollywood adaptation alongside Anne Hathaway and Hugh Jackman .
Samantha also starred in the Broadway adaptation of Pretty Woman, where she met her husband – fellow theater star Alex Michael Stoll.
She announced they were expecting their first child together in August, two years after they tied the knot.
The former All-Star Musicals judge recently gave fans a glimpse into her lavish afternoon tea-themed baby shower.
There was also a three-tier diaper cake with two small milk bottles as decorations on top.
The table was decorated with a stunning array of white roses and heart-shaped candles.
Samantha even shared that she used her grandmother’s porcelain afternoon tea set for the occasion, which was stunningly decorated with navy blue details.
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On her post, Samantha wrote: “Yesterday was one of the best days of my life, all my wonderful friends together on a day perfectly organized by my amazing sister @klbarks ❤️”
Samantha shared her pregnancy news with her followers, sharing a picture of a white basket containing a pair of baby boots and a teddy bear.
There was a note in the basket that said: “We kept a little secret.” Baby Stoll barks. Due October 2023.’
Alongside the post, Samantha wrote: “We’re so excited to meet you little one.”
Samantha also shared a video of her West Highland Terrier showing Ivy’s paws covering an ultrasound image of her unborn child.
Sweet: Samantha recently gave fans a glimpse of her baby shower, complete with baby-themed cookies, her grandmother’s porcelain dishes and a diaper cake
Sweet couple: Samantha is expecting a baby with her theater colleague Alex Michael Stoll. She announced that they were expecting their first child together in August