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Sophie Willan Announces Pregnancy Following BAFTA Win for 'Alma’s Not Normal'

The actress and comedian revealed she is expecting a baby boy in November 2025, days after winning Best Scripted Comedy at the BAFTA TV Awards.

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Overview

  • Sophie Willan, creator and star of the BBC sitcom 'Alma’s Not Normal,' announced her first pregnancy via Instagram, sharing ultrasound images and a photo with her partner, Carniel Francis Levy.
  • The baby boy is due in November 2025, marking a significant personal milestone for the BAFTA-winning actress.
  • Willan won the 2025 BAFTA TV Award for Best Scripted Comedy for 'Alma’s Not Normal,' which is based on her semi-autobiographical experiences growing up in Bolton.
  • Her sweary and humorous BAFTA acceptance speech, partially edited for broadcast, highlighted her candid public persona.
  • The announcement and BAFTA win have been celebrated widely, with fans and fellow celebrities sharing their congratulations on social media.