Rooney Mara is pregnant with baby no. 2

Exciting news abounds as Rooney Mara, the talented actress at 38, reveals her pregnancy with fiancé Joaquin Phoenix, marking their second journey into parenthood.

Mara radiated joy as she graced the premiere of La Cocina at the Berlin Film Festival in Germany, cradling her blossoming baby bump beneath a flowing black dress on Friday evening.

While representatives for Mara and Phoenix remained silent in response to PEOPLE's inquiry, the couple, engaged since 2019 after a private commitment in 2012 on the set of the sci-fi drama Her, joyously anticipate expanding their family. They already share the pride and love of parenting their son, River, born in 2020, whose name pays homage to Phoenix's late brother, who left an indelible mark through his work in films like Stand By Me and Running on Empty.


Their impending bundle of joy was unveiled by Victor Kossakovsky, a Russian filmmaker collaborating with Phoenix on the documentary Gunda, during the Zurich Film Festival in September 2020. The couple, known for their discretion regarding their relationship and parental roles, maintained their silence even during rare public appearances, such as the Golden Globes and Oscars in January and February 2020.

Although Mara and Phoenix guard their privacy fiercely, Mara shared reflections on motherhood during her first Mother's Day in May 2021, expressing how raising River has enriched her life and intensified her commitment to fostering a kinder, more sustainable world.

In a candid moment on the LaunchLeft podcast, Mara shed light on their creative household, emphasizing constant dialogue about artistic endeavors and the non-traditional dynamics of balancing their acting careers with parenting responsibilities.