Melissa Benoist and Chris Wood Are Expecting Their First Child

Melissa Benoist and Chris Wood are going to be parents! On Wednesday, the couple announced that they are expecting their first child. "A non-canine child is coming to our family very soon!!! 😱😆😭 @christophrwood has always been an old dad by nature but now he's going to be a real one!" the Supergirl actress captioned a photo of her and Chris with their dogs. The Vampire Diaries alum also shared a photo of him sporting a fake baby bump, writing, "The photo is a joke but the news is real...!!! 👶🏻🍼🤗"

The couple first met on the set of Supergirl, where they played love interests, and started dating in March 2017. Chris and Melissa announced their engagement in February 2019 and tied the knot later that year in September. Congrats to the happy couple on their growing family!