Josh Radnor Becomes a Dad! ‘How I Met Your Mother’ Star Shares Baby Boy News (View Post)
'How I Met Your Mother' star Josh Radnor and his wife, clinical psychologist Jordana Jacobs, have welcomed their first child, a baby boy. The actor shared the news on Instagram, revealing that their son was born a few months ago, while choosing to keep his name and birth date private.
Josh Radnor, known for his starring role as Ted Mosby in the popular sitcom How I Met Your Mother and his wife, clinical psychologist Jordana Jacobs, have announced the birth of their first child, a baby boy. The joyous news was shared by Radnor on Wednesday, 4 February 2026 via an Instagram post, revealing that their son had arrived "a few months ago". The couple has opted to keep the baby's name and exact birth date private at this time. Josh Radnor Marries Jordana Jacobs! How I Met Your Mother’s Ted Mosby Shares a Passionate Kiss With His Wife in Their Dreamy Wedding Photos.
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A Quiet Arrival and Public Announcement
The 51-year-old actor shared a series of intimate photographs on social media featuring himself, Jacobs, and their newborn son, marking their official public announcement of the family's expansion. Radnor's post included heartfelt observations about their baby, noting, "His smile lights up the room. He's super observant and thoughtful. He gets hypnotised when I play him songs on the guitar. He thinks the word 'baba ghanoush' is hysterical. He's a total delight and Jordana and I are thrilled he's here". He also acknowledged that he had previously shared the news quietly with listeners of his podcast, How We Made Your Mother.
The Couple's Journey to Parenthood
Radnor and Jacobs' journey to parenthood follows their marriage in January 2024. The couple met in February 2022 at a three-day sound meditation retreat in upstate New York, an origin story Radnor has previously described as serendipitous. Their wedding, held at Cedar Lakes Estate in New York's Hudson Valley, was notably celebrated amidst a light blizzard, adding a unique charm to their special day. Radnor has often spoken positively about married life, describing it as "fantastic" in a November 2024 interview. Josh Radnor, How I Met Your Mother's Ted Mosby Ties The Knot With Jordana Jacobs, See Wedding Pictures Here!
Embracing a New Chapter
The actor also reflected on the profound experience of becoming a parent, describing the newborn phase as a "wild, beautiful, exhausting, heart-opening initiation". The announcement has been met with an outpouring of congratulatory messages from fans and fellow celebrities, eager to share in the couple's joy. As they embrace this new chapter, Radnor and Jacobs appear to be navigating parenthood with enthusiasm and gratitude, marking a significant personal milestone for the couple.
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