Tom Hiddlestonand Zawe Ashton are going to be parents!

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Mandatory Credit: Photo by Andy Kropa/Invision/AP/Shutterstock (13012050i) Actor Zawe Ashton attends the premiere of “Mr. Malcolm’s List” at the DGA New York Theater, in New York NY Premiere of “Mr. Malcolm’s List”, New York, United States - 29 Jun 2022

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PEOPLE has reached out to Hiddleston’s rep for comment, but did not immediately hear back.

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 29: Zawe Ashton attends “Mr. Malcolm’s List” New York Premiere at DGA Theater on June 29, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)

At the 2022 BAFTA Awards in March, Ashton sparked engagement rumors when she wasphotographed with a ringon her wedding finger. Days after their red carpet appearance,PEOPLE confirmedthe couple is engaged.

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Earlier this month, theEssex Serpentactor made arare commentabout their relationship in an interview with theLos Angeles Times.

“I’m very happy,” Hiddleston said.

A source close to the production told PEOPLE in March that the mostly private couple always had “lovely” chemistry together.

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Tom Hiddleston and Zawe Ashton - wearing a large ring on her wedding finger - arriving at the 75th British Academy Film Awards Dinner at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London. Picture date: Sunday March 13, 2022. (Photo by Yui Mok/PA Images via Getty Images)

“They were very private publicly, but behind the scenes youcould just see a lovely chemistry,” the insider recalled. “There were twinkles in both of their eyes, and the entire company, includingCharlie Cox, were all very close.”

“And being Brits abroad, they would hang out frequently. Zawe and Tom showed great affection for each other, and you could also see that coming off slightly in their onstage performance,” said the source.

The insider added, “Tom has always been a very, very private person. Behind the scenes, they would just privately be affectionate and hugging and sitting next to each other and holding hands.”

source: people.com