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The Walking Dead fame Tom Payne and his wife, Jennifer Akerman, have welcomed twin babies into their family. The couple made the announcement during an interview with People magazine, published on April 17, 2024. The duo expressed their excitement while talking to the media outlet:
"We are overjoyed to share the news that on April 1st, 2024, we welcomed twins into our family! An entirely unexpected and wonderful surprise"
The couple already have a son named Harrison, who was born in January 2022.
Following the announcement of their new twins, Tom Payne and Jennifer Akerman shared several thoughts about their growing family and their experiences. They highlighted that their son Harrison is thrilled to have his new siblings.
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"Harrison is over the moon to have not one but two new siblings," Tom and Jennifer mentioned.
The couple humorously suggested that their son might have had a role in the happy surprise, saying:
"Jennifer and I have joked that he had something to do with this because there's nothing he likes more than a house full of people."
Tom Payne and Jennifer Akerman launch their podcast with the first episode dedicated to newborn twins
Further expanding on their life updates with People Magazine, Payne and Akerman announced the launch of their new podcast, California Dreamin. The first episode has already been released on April 17, titled TWINS "So What You Gonna Do?"
The podcast promises to give listeners a glimpse into their life in Los Angeles - the journey from the time they discovered that they were expecting twins to the unique aspects of their birth and beyond. Tom and Jennifer told the media outlet:
"We're excited to share our journey in our new podcast California Dreamin'. We'll be talking about our life in LA and how we now juggle our careers with three kids!"
The couple also shared the news about the podcast launch via an Instagram post with a caption that read:
"The news is out! On April 1st we welcomed identical twins to our family and with already so much going on, why not start a podcast?! 😅 Listen along as we navigate this big new chapter of our California Dream!"
Tom Payne and Jennifer Akerman's first child Harrison
Tom Payne and Jennifer Akerman initially exchanged vows in December 2020, although they had planned their wedding for April of that year. However, the outbreak of COVID-19 necessitated a smaller, more private ceremony instead of the grand event originally envisioned.
People Magazine reported that the duo later celebrated with a more elaborate gathering on November 12, 2022, at The Foundry in the Long Island City area of Queens, New York.
The duo greeted their firstborn, a boy named Harrison, in January 2022. Tom Payne shared the joyous news on Instagram on January 5, 2022, expressing profound appreciation for his wife, Jennifer, for her resilience throughout pregnancy and childbirth. The caption read:
"We love you immeasurably and will always be there for you. The next big life adventure starts here!"
Jennifer Åkerman uploaded a poignant picture on Instagram shortly after his birth, celebrating his arrival with her followers.
"I can’t believe you are here. Welcome to the world Harrison Magnus Austin Payne. We love you so much," the caption read.
On the work front, Tom Payne will reportedly lead a new horror thriller film Imaginary.
