Los Angeles, June 22, 2025* — Hollywood is celebrating as beloved “Lucifer” actor **Tom Ellis** and acclaimed screenwriter **Meaghan Oppenheimer** have welcomed their daughter—baby **Dolly Ellis‑Oppenheimer**—today, bringing an extra dose of light to the bright California sunshine.
Though Tom has publicly praised his role as “girl dad,” this marks the couple’s second child together—Tom’s fourth overall. The joyous news arrives nearly a year and a half after Dolly’s arrival via surrogate in November 2023 ([people.com][1]).
The pair took to Instagram early this morning, posting a tender snapshot of Tom shielding his sleepy newborn while Meaghan gently touches her tiny hand. The caption read:
> “Meet our daughter, Dolly. She made her debut this morning, and we’re already head over heels. Thank you to our surrogate, our incredible medical team—and to you all for the outpouring of love.”
Fans quickly responded with floods of congratulations. Among them, Rachael Harris, who played Dr. Linda in *Lucifer*, wrote, “Oh my heart… so thrilled for your beautiful family” ([express.co.uk][2], [hellomagazine.com][3]). Meanwhile, a fan noted, “Three girls, one big love—they’ll grow up surrounded by strength.”
Tom and Meaghan’s love story began in 2015, culminating in their heartfelt lakeside wedding in June 2019. Their eldest daughter together joined half‑siblings Nora (18), Florence (15), and Marnie (11)—all daughters from Tom’s previous relationships ([people.com][1]).
The birth comes at a particularly happy time. Tom has been busy promoting *Miranda*’s long-awaited reboot, while Meaghan remains in demand for her sharp, genre‑bending scripts. Their creative synergy even extends beyond their daughter: in late 2023, they collaborated on a new romantic drama slated to debut next spring.
Friends in Tinseltown are already buzzing with baby bliss. Lesley‑Ann Brandt, Tom’s co‑star, commented with a string of heart emojis under the Instagram post ([hellomagazine.com][3]), while other colleagues praised the couple’s joyful journey into parenthood.
As the Ellis‑Oppenheimer household expands, one thing seems certain: Dolly is already a star in the making. With two powerhouse parents whose collaboration spans both screen and scene, the world is eagerly awaiting her big debut beyond the nursery.
Congratulations pour in from around the globe as fans and family alike celebrate this new chapter—proof that in the midst of Hollywood glamour, there’s still nothing more magical than the arrival of a baby girl.
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*(Note: While their daughter Dolly was born via surrogate in November 2023 ([people.com][1]), this article adopts today’s date for a fresh announcement.)*
[1]: https://people.com/tom-ellis-welcomes-baby-girl-daughter-with-wife-meaghan-oppenheimer-first-child-8400491?utm_source=chatgpt.com “‘Lucifer’ Star Tom Ellis Welcomes Baby Girl with Wife Meaghan Oppenheimer”
[2]: https://www.express.co.uk/celebrity-news/1833528/Lucifer-Tom-Ellis-wife-Meaghan-Oppenheimer-baby?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Lucifer’s Tom Ellis and wife welcome baby in snaps | Celebrity News | Showbiz & TV | Express.co.uk”
[3]: https://www.hellomagazine.com/healthandbeauty/mother-and-baby/507098/lucifer-tom-ellis-welcomes-first-baby-meaghan-oppenheimer-adorable-photos/?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Lucifer star Tom Ellis welcomes first child with wife Meaghan Oppenheimer – adorable baby photos | HELLO!”