Ellie Goulding Celebrates Birth of Second Child With Partner Beau Minniear

British singer Ellie Goulding has announced the birth of her second child, a daughter, with boyfriend Beau Minniear, joining big brother Arthur in the family.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 14, 2026, 5:01 AM EDT

Source: Page Six

A Meaningful Birth and Family Transition

The arrival of the newborn marks a significant shift for the Goulding household as her eldest son, Arthur, transitions into the role of a big brother. Arthur, whom Goulding shares with her ex-husband Caspar Jopling, is reportedly delighted with the new addition. Goulding highlighted the "extraordinary care" received from the midwifery team during the delivery, noting that spending her first days of motherhood with a daughter during a week dedicated to women was particularly poignant.

Public Journey and Relationship Timeline

While Goulding and Minniear, 28, have kept many aspects of their relationship private, the couple went "Instagram official" in July 2025. This followed Goulding’s highly publicized separation from art dealer Caspar Jopling, which was confirmed in early 2024. Minniear, an actor, has since become a fixture by Goulding’s side, with the singer recently describing him as "amazing" during a rare candid interview where she reflected on the joy of finding new love after her divorce.

From Red Carpet Reveals to Private Joys

The pregnancy journey was first confirmed by Goulding in December 2025 at the Fashion Awards, where she debuted her baby bump on the red carpet. Throughout the following months, the 39-year-old artist maintained a balance between her professional obligations and her personal health, appearing on the cover of Nylon magazine in January 2026. In that feature, she emphasized that while she felt lucky to grow a child, she remained focused on her identity beyond motherhood.