Disney star Debby Ryan is pregnant—and fans can’t get over the tiny Vans in her announcement
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Her caption read simply: “dun&dun + one.” The announcement feels both personal and playful, a peek into a new chapter for the couple.
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Debby Ryan, 32, has revealed she’s expecting her first child with husband Josh Dun, drummer of Twenty One Pilots. The actress shared the happy news on Instagram with tender baby-bump photos, a sonogram, and one especially sweet detail: a tiny pair of checkerboard baby Vans slip-ons.
Her caption read simply: “dun&dun + one.” The announcement feels both personal and playful, a peek into a new chapter for the couple.
A love story fans have followed for years
Ryan and Dun’s relationship began in 2013. Five years later, he proposed during a trip to New Zealand, and the couple tied the knot in 2019 in a celebration they shared with Vogue.
For many, Ryan has been a familiar face since childhood thanks to Disney Channel hits like The Suite Life on Deck and Jessie, as well as Netflix’s Insatiable. Now, she’s stepping into a whole new role—motherhood—and longtime fans are cheering her on.
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Fans are having the best reactions
If the tiny Vans weren’t enough to make the announcement unforgettable, the comments section sealed the deal. Fans and friends flooded her post with excitement, humor, and love:
- Emir_zejnulahovic: “Finally, the 22nd pilot”
- Mooney_jade: “Hey google, what’s the smallest drum set available on the market”
- _.indi.go._: “PLEASE CAPTION YOUR NEWBORN ANNOUNCEMENT POST WITH “Dun Dun Dun” or “dun, dun, and done””
- Ashtynbernard: “U have lots of nannying practice. You’ll do great ❤️”
- Maddieluciano12: “IM HAVING A BABAY AT THE SAME TIME AS DEBBY AND JOSH?!?!? LETS GOOO”
The mix of humor and heartfelt support shows just how connected fans feel to Ryan’s journey. For many who grew up watching her on Disney Channel, this is a full-circle moment—watching her step into motherhood alongside them.
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Why this resonates with parents
What makes Ryan and Dun’s announcement so meaningful is its mix of simplicity and heart. A caption just a few words long, a baby bump, a sonogram, and those tiny shoes—that’s all it took to create an intimate, joyful moment that fans and parents alike can connect with.
It’s a reminder that sometimes, the smallest touches—a pair of baby shoes, a playful inside joke—carry the most meaning. For parents, it captures the magic of early parenthood: how little details can hold big emotions.
Celebrating this new chapter
As Debby Ryan and Josh Dun prepare to welcome their first child, fans everywhere are celebrating with them. From Disney star to mom-to-be, Ryan’s journey feels personal, relatable, and joyful. And if the reactions are any sign, this baby is already surrounded by love—and some pretty great shoe style.
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