On December 13, Twenty One Pilots’ Josh Dun and actress Debby Ryan revealed the arrival of their first child, a daughter named Felix Winter Dun. The baby was born at home in a birthing tub during the “cold supermoon” earlier this month.
Details Shared by Ryan and Dun
Although the birth likely occurred on December 4, as reported by TMZ and Yahoo News, the couple chose to announce it publicly on December 13 through social media.
Ryan shared several images of their newborn and a short video showing her in an inflatable pool while Dun supported her during the birth.
We sat under the full moon— the cold supermoon— reminiscing on our life as a family of two, and told the child I was harboring that we were ready to become three. By midday, Felix was born under christmas lights with snow outside our bedroom window, right into her father’s hands. Joshua was an incredible teammate, and somehow didn’t get pulled into the tub and drowned and is taking such good care of his girls on this side of things. I was fortified by an incredible birth team, and the strength and wisdom of some women who have supported me on this journey near and far.
Her hair is made of silk and her breath smells like vanilla ice cream and every chirp, squeak and whimper is music and everytime I look away and look back, she’s gotten smaller somehow. I know too soon, I’ll look away and look back and she’ll be bigger and bigger still so for now I’d like to spend my days trapped under the immovable 8 pounds of Felix Winter Dun.
I’ve been a lot of things but her home, a grow light, a portal to bring a new soul into the world— these are my greatest honors. Welcome to earth lil moonbeam. Love you forever
Ryan’s post can be viewed below:
Dun also shared the joyful news on Instagram, expressing his love for their daughter.
She is a sweet baby girl and I love her. Debby labored and gave birth in our bedroom under a bright full moon and snow outside; Felix arrived right into my hands. The coolest thing I’ve ever witnessed. Debby is unbelievable. I examined and announced to the room that Felix Winter Dun is a girl. I kinda thought she was a boy the whole time, but what a way to start off life already surprising me. There is not a single thing I’d ever change about her, except her diaper. She can do truly whatever she wants in life, but I’ve got some extra drumsticks and practice pads ready just in case. I love you Felix.
Dun included various photos and videos of their new family, including a clip of their dog Jim interacting with Felix.
Dun’s post is available below:
Everyone at Loudwire extends their best wishes to Dun, Ryan, and baby Felix.
Fan Reactions
Fans and celebrities have shown overwhelming support for Dun and Ryan since their announcement.
Twenty One Pilots’ Tyler Joseph congratulated Ryan, and Dayglow’s Sloan Struble commented on Dun’s post, expressing excitement. Actress Jane Levy praised Ryan for her strength during the birth, with additional support from InStyle magazine’s Lauren Valenti and actor Karan Brar.
Fans also shared their joy, with one welcoming Felix to the “clique family” and another praising Ryan’s new role as a mother.
The Couple’s Relationship and Pregnancy Journey
Dun and Ryan began dating in 2013 and, after an “on-and-off” period, got engaged in 2018. Dun proposed in a tree house in New Zealand, and they married on New Year’s Eve in 2019.
The couple has been open about their pregnancy, sharing updates and photos over recent months. In November, Ryan posted images from a baby shower attended by friends from across the U.S. and Canada. Recently, she shared details of another family-oriented celebration.
Recent Work by Dun and Ryan
Twenty One Pilots released their eighth studio album, Breach, in September, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. Earlier in the year, three tracks from the album topped the Alternative Airplay chart.
This year, Ryan appeared in the sci-fi thriller Orion and participated in the third season of American Horror Stories.
