‘When Calls the Heart’ Stars Erin Krakow and Ben Rosenbaum Welcome First Baby, Becoming Parents at Last!

Erin Krakow and Ben Rosenbaum, Hollywood actors who first teamed up as romantic partners on the mega-hit drama series When Calls the Heart on the U.S. Hallmark Channel and later became a real-life couple, have finally become parents.

■ First baby’s first silhouette revealed via social media… “Welcome to our world, little one”

According to coverage by foreign media on the 23rd (local time), Krakow and Rosenbaum officially announced the happy news that they had welcomed their first child into their arms through their respective social media (SNS) accounts that day.

Together, the pair posted an emotional message alongside a black-and-white photo in which they tenderly held the adorable hand (or foot) of their newborn. “Welcome to the world, little one. Our hearts are already filled with love for you,” the caption read. While specific details such as the child’s exact sex or name, as well as the date of birth, remain undisclosed for privacy at the parents’ request, both the mother and the baby were reported to be very healthy and stable.

■ From co-stars in the drama to lifelong partners—and now parents

The couple’s relationship began with Hallmark Channel’s longest-running flagship drama When Calls the Heart. Krakow stars as the leading heroine, Elizabeth Thornton, while Rosenbaum has taken on the role of Mike Hickam, building a steady bond as co-stars over many years.

The two quietly nurtured their love behind the scenes, and in 2024, they unveiled photos of themselves as a sweet couple, formally confirming their relationship and winning overwhelming support from fans worldwide of the show—known as “Hearties.” Always showing respect and affection for one another, they have now opened the most beautiful new chapter of their lives by welcoming their first child, the long-awaited result of their love.

■ The whole “Hallmark Family” pitches in… A global fandom wave of celebration

As soon as news of the couple’s baby broke, Hollywood and the broadcasting world were abuzz with congratulations. Fellow cast members appearing together in When Calls the Heart, including Pascal Hutton, Chris McNally, and Kevin McGarry—so-called “Hallmark Family” artists—poured out supportive comments, saying, “There’s no happier news than this,” and “We truly congratulate the arrival of three beautiful families.”