Ben Higgins, Jessica Clarke Welcome First Child, Daughter

Ben Higgins, former star of The Bachelor, and his wife Jessica Clarke have welcomed their first child, a baby girl. Announcing the news on Instagram, Higgins expressed his joy and gratitude, stating that both mother and daughter are healthy. He shared emotional moments from the hospital, detailing how he is 'biased' but believes their daughter is 'real beautiful.' The couple had revealed Clarke's pregnancy in August 2024, sharing their journey that included intrauterine insemination (IUI) to conceive. Higgins admitted to feeling both excitement and anxiety about becoming a father, particularly to a daughter. The couple married in November 2021 after dating since 2018.