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Elizabeth A Davis gives birth to baby girl
Tony Award Nominee for Playing Founding Father Thomas Jefferson in Broadway Revival 1776 While pregnant, she announced the birth of her and husband Jordan Richard’s second baby in an Instagram post shared on Friday.
According to the 42-year-old actress, their newborn, Eleanora Joy Richards, was born on Jan. 9, a day after the show’s revival ended its involvement on Broadway.
“Eleanora Joy Richards arrived just in time for scene 3 at 8:15 p.m. on Jan. 9, her favorite dance scene,” she said of her newborn being held by her loved one. quipped in announcing a post that showed that in one image. Another photo of the couple’s five-year-old son Josiah.
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“Her exquisite comical timing didn’t compromise her role as Metaphor Of A Nation, so she waited until one day after closing,” Davis continued in the post.
She added that the family was “overwhelmed by labor fatigue and sore muscles, and much bliss” and were enjoying the birth of Eleonora, which she called “God’s miraculous mercy”.
Her birth comes after Davis launched the Broadway revival in October when she was seven months pregnant and left the role just before Christmas.
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Before her departure, Davis was celebrated by her castmates (including her mother) at a baby shower.
“The baby shower was so lovely and brought back so many wonderful memories.” 1776 Actress Carolie Carmelo told PEOPLE EXCLUSIVELY in December.
“I’m so glad Elizabeth went through such an experience. Regardless of what people outside the industry think, actors are very supportive, loving people. We found that because we know our challenges, we lift each other even further,” Carmelo added.
In October, Davis revealed to PEOPLE that her pregnancy took her by surprise.
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“I never intended to find myself in this scenario,” Davis told PEOPLE. [miscarriages] In 2021. That’s why I didn’t know I was pregnant. “
She added that she and Richard aren’t necessarily trying again for another child, but 1776 It had a special meaning during pregnancy.
“I knew there was a pregnant body onstage playing the role of Thomas Jefferson, the famous lover who spawned the proclamation. [of Independence]which was exactly what the show was trying to say,” she explained to PEOPLE.
“Historically, [his wife] Martha had a miscarriage and stayed home while writing the proclamation in Philadelphia,” Davis said. Meal I have ever been able to attend. “
