Celebrity Parents Alicia Silverstone Is Pregnant The actress and husband Christopher Jarecki are expecting their first child later this year By Sarah Michaud Sarah Michaud Instagram Sarah Michaud is the senior news editor of PEOPLE's music vertical. She has been with the brand for close to 15 years, holding various roles across the digital news team before focusing on music. In 2021, Sarah won the CMA media achievement award for her coverage of country music. She earned a bachelor's degree in sociology, social work and English and resides outside of Boston. People Editorial Guidelines Published on January 14, 2011 01:55 PM Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Dr. Billy Ingram/WireImage Alicia Silverstone recently said she “can’t wait to be pregnant” – and now she is! The actress and author, 34, is expecting her first child with husband Christopher Jarecki later this year, her rep tells PEOPLE exclusively. “I’ve been wanting to have a baby since I was 2 years old – I’m destined to be a mother,” Silverstone said in April. She and Jarecki, 40, wed in June 2005 in Lake Tahoe after eight years together. PHOTOS: New Year, New Life! Stars’ Big Changes in 2011 The author of vegan cookbook The Kind Diet, Silverstone will next be seen in the films Vamps, Butter and Homework. • Reporting by JULIE JORDAN