Vampire Diaries Star Kat Graham Welcomes First Baby with Husband Bryant Wood

The couple named their son Prospero 'Spero' Nyemah Wood

Mar. 12, 2026 at 8:34pm

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

Kat Graham, the 36-year-old actress known for her role on The Vampire Diaries, has welcomed her first child with husband Bryant Wood. The couple announced the birth of their son, Prospero 'Spero' Nyemah Wood, on Instagram on March 12, 2026.

Why it matters

Graham's pregnancy and the birth of her first child is a significant life event for the actress, who has built a successful career in television and film. The announcement of the new addition to her family is likely to be of interest to her fans and the entertainment media.

The details

Graham and Wood first announced they were expecting in December 2025. In an Instagram post, the couple shared various black-and-white Polaroid photos showing Graham's baby bump. Two days after the announcement, Graham revealed to PEOPLE that they were having a baby boy. Graham and Wood first tied the knot in a legal ceremony in Los Angeles in October 2023, and then hosted a larger wedding celebration in Mountain Center, California, in front of family and friends in 2025.

  • Graham and Wood first announced they were expecting in December 2025.
  • Graham and Wood welcomed their son Prospero 'Spero' Nyemah Wood on March 12, 2026.

The players

Kat Graham

A 36-year-old actress known for her role on the TV series The Vampire Diaries.

Bryant Wood

Kat Graham's husband.

Prospero 'Spero' Nyemah Wood

Kat Graham and Bryant Wood's newborn son.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

What they’re saying

“Welcome to the world Prospero 'Spero' Nyemah Wood”

— Kat Graham and Bryant Wood

“We're having a baby!!! ✨”

— Kat Graham

“We are ready!”

— Bryant Wood

“Bryant and I are thrilled to announce that we're expecting a baby boy. This journey has been filled with so much joy, gratitude and love. We feel incredibly blessed and cannot wait for this next chapter.”

— Kat Graham

The takeaway

Kat Graham's pregnancy and the birth of her first child with husband Bryant Wood is a significant life event for the actress, who has found success in the entertainment industry. The announcement of their son's arrival is likely to be of interest to Graham's fans and the media, as they embark on this new chapter of their lives.