Liv Tyler: ‘My Heart Longed for’ a Second Child

11/17/2014 at 11:00 AM ET
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Liv Tyler pregnant belly
Courtesy Liv Tyler

Bump, there it is!

Mom-to-be Liv Tyler gave the first good glimpse at her baby belly in a black-and-white snapshot taken while lounging in bed on Sunday.

Tyler, 37 — who, in addition to her baby on the way with boyfriend David Gardner, is also mom to son Milo, 9, with ex-husband Royston Langdon — recently told Town & Country she is taking advantage of all her pregnancy perks.

“The most fun thing about being pregnant is having those mom hormones flowing around,” she said in the magazine’s December issue.

“You’re more present in your body and it’s making me a better mother for Milo. You become more like a child. When you’re tired, you have to sleep immediately. When you’re hungry …”

And there are plenty of other benefits to expecting a baby — like indulging in delicious foods without having to hit the gym.

“It’s fun not being on a diet or thinking, ‘Oh my God, I have to go to SoulCycle every day,’ ” she says.

But perhaps the actress’s greatest joy is having her life come full circle. Not only has she always wanted a second child, but her appearance on The Leftovers fulfills one of her other almost decade-long dreams.

“For seven years, I’d been saying I wanted to do an HBO show with an ensemble cast,” she explains. “And I wanted the house in the country. And getting to have another child?”

Tyler, who recently purchased and renovated a home in Hudson, New York, adds, “If you knew me well, they were the things my heart longed for. And they all came together, like a speeding freight train, in one year.”

Liv Tyler Town and Country
Paul Wetherell

— Anya Leon 

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charlotte on

So happy for her! Best wishes on fulfilling her dreams.

Guest on

In interviews she seems like such a soft-spoken, sweet person. Congrats to her and her family on the new addition!!

chloe on

So refreshing to see such a naturally beautiful face in the duckfaces of Hollywood!

Skiiy on

Love her, no drama celeb, seems like a sweet lady, so pretty!!

pam on

Always liked her….so happy for her to! She’s a classy beautiful woman.

MoochieMom on

So does mine and it isn’t happening. Awesome you fulfilled your dream. What are you doing for mothers who can’t?

stef on

Is that the dress Sarah Paulson wore to the Emmys? If so it works way better gere.

Amanda on

MoochieMom- your alias is fitting, nobody owes you or anyone else anything! Sometimes, for whatever reason we cannot have more children. Become content with what you have OR do something about it for yourself. I too long for another child, unless some miracle happens that isn’t going to happen for me so I chose to be happy with what I have and be the best mom I can be.

NoDoubt! on

so happy for her!

Bradley on

Wish her all the best with the new baby !! Iยดve always found her gorgeous and now i think sheยดs beautiful on the inside as well unlike many celebs

Paula on

When did it become her responsibility to take on the dreams of mothers who can’t?

Guest on

Paula – you took the words out of my mouth.
Celebrate with her.

MollyF on

So happy for her. ๐Ÿ™‚ She’s so beautiful. ๐Ÿ™‚ One of my “girl crushes.” ๐Ÿ˜›

Sara K on

Beautiful. Nothing like a woman in full bloom! She looks so sweet and happy. All the best to them.

mommytoane on

Moochie if you want more kids, FIND A WAY. My aunt couldn’t have children, but yet she found a way. She adopted two beautiful boys who were the light of her life. Adoption is beautiful, wonderful and such a reward for both sides. Foster care is out there as well. Those kids always have a home in your heart. There are many options. Make them available if you want to. Otherwise quit your whining.

On another note, I love Liv. She’s stunningly beautiful inside and out. Glad her dreams are fulfilled. ๐Ÿ™‚

Anonymous on

mommytoane- Adoption and foster care are wonderful things to be sure, but they aren’t for everyone (or even an OPTION for everyone!).

Guest on

@moochiemom, at least you recognize you’re a mooch. What is she doing to help other women reach their goals of having another child and wanting a house in the country? Reach your own goals! I hope you reply because I’d really like to know more about what you meant by that.

Reba on

Good for her, what a sweet and beautiful girl!

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