John Boyega and Lashontae Heckard are finally hard-launching their relationship - after two years of marriage and new parenthood. As news spread that the couple secretly tied the knot and welcomed a child, the Star Wars actor took to Instagram on Wednesday, October 14, to post several loved-up photos with his wife.
However, Boyega revealed that the couple actually welcomed their baby boy "some time" ago. "Our little bundle of joy has been with us for some time now, but thank you for all the well wishes," he wrote.
"Also my sister is about to pop! Wish her well too!" As speculation swirled about the mystery woman, Lashontae Heckard - who is also an actress and goes by Tae - identified herself in the comments, writing, "Love and blessings to my Blessing!!!"
Over on her Instagram bio, her name reads "Lashontae Boyega," confirming she took her husband's last name. Boyega sparked buzz about his personal life earlier this month, telling The Guardian in an interview published October 4 that he has been married "coming up two years now," and that they have "a baby cooking."
It is unclear when Boyega, 34, and Tae, 48, began dating, but they were first linked in early 2025 after being spotted together at Disneyland, per Cosmopolitan. Fans across the globe have flooded social media platforms with congratulatory messages for the couple following the unexpected double reveal.
The actor's representatives have not released any further statements regarding the private ceremony or their future plans. Both stars continue to focus on their respective entertainment careers while enjoying this exciting new chapter of family life.
Observers note that maintaining privacy in Hollywood is increasingly difficult, making this two-year secret a rare achievement for the celebrity pair.