Marlee Matlin has received some joyful news just in time for the holidays, as the Oscar winner took to Instagram to announce that she is going to be a grandmother. Her daughter, Sarah, 27, is expecting a baby, and in a heartwarming video, the 58-year-old actress is seen sitting at a table under a tent, where she lovingly caresses her daughter’s baby bump.
The gender reveal is also a part of the video, with a blue and pink cake sitting at the table. The mother-daughter duo turns the cake to reveal the pink filling, indicating that Sarah is expecting a baby girl. Matlin excitedly exclaims, “It’s a girl!” in the video.
In the caption of the post, the proud grandmother-to-be wrote, “We’ve been promoted to GRANDPARENTS! #kevinandmarleegrandparents #girl.” Meanwhile, on Sarah’s Instagram Stories, the young couple went with a baseball-themed reveal for the baby’s sex, with the father-to-be swinging and connecting to reveal the pink powder.
This will be Matlin’s first grandchild. She has four children with her husband, police officer Kevin Grandalski — Sarah, Brandon, 23, Tyler, 21, and Isabelle, 19. A slew of celebrities commented their congratulations on the post, including Priyanka Chopra Jonas and *NSYNC’s Lance Bass.
Matlin’s fans and followers, as well as celebrities, were quick to congratulate her and her family on the happy news. It is indeed a special occasion for the acclaimed actress and her family, and the outpouring of love and support from well-wishers on social media reflects the joyous moment that they are all experiencing.
Marlee Matlin has achieved exceptional success throughout her career, earning an Academy Award for her role in “Children of a Lesser God.” However, this new role as a grandmother is undoubtedly a moment that holds great significance and brings an immense amount of joy to her life and her family.
The anticipation of welcoming a new member into the family is a significant milestone, and the gender reveal and the heartwarming interactions between Matlin and her daughter in the Instagram video reflect the excitement and happiness that this news has brought to their lives.
As the holiday season approaches, this news serves as a reminder of the joy and love that family brings, and for Marlee Matlin and her loved ones, this will undoubtedly be a holiday season filled with anticipation, excitement, and love as they await the arrival of their newest family member. Congratulations to Marlee Matlin and her family on this wonderful news!
