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Erin Krakow absolutely glowed as she showcased her growing baby bump at Hallmark’s star-studded red carpet event. The ‘When Calls the Heart’ star stepped out on March 18, 2026, and fans couldn’t stop raving. Her due date is getting closer by the day, so what’s the timeline looking like?
🔥 Quick Facts
- Red Carpet Date: Erin Krakow dazzled at the ‘Hope Valley: 1874’ premiere on March 18, 2026, in Los Angeles
- Pregnancy Timeline: Couple announced expecting in November 2025, just months after marrying in June 2025
- Due Date Window: Late March to early April 2026, days away from current date
- First Child: Ben Rosenbaum and Krakow’s first baby together from their real-life romance
A Stunning Night Out Before Baby Arrives
Erin Krakow, who plays lead character Elizabeth Thornton on the hit Hallmark series, turned heads in a form-fitting plum dress. Her husband Ben Rosenbaum, who portrays Mike Hickam on the show, lovingly touched her belly as photographers captured the magical moment. The couple posed alongside Hallmark executives and beloved WCTH co-stars.
Fans on social media melted over videos from the premiere. One commenter gushed, “Baby’s first red carpet,” while another wrote, “Erin looks beautiful. Baby almost here.” The couple met on set and went public with their romance in early 2024, then secretly married last June.
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What Krakow Revealed About the Season Finale
While on the red carpet, Krakow teased the March 23 finale of WCTH’s 13th season, dropping juicy hints about what fans should expect. The actress carefully chose her words as she shared exciting news about the episode. “There’s something really epic happening in the season finale that we’ve never done before,” she explained to eager reporters.
Krakow revealed the finale features a brand new location the show has never filmed in previously. “I think it’s going to delight and amaze!” she promised, building anticipation. The final episode airs just five days after her red carpet appearance, giving her little time to recover before the show’s big conclusion hits Hallmark screens.
Baby Bump Details and Pregnancy Journey
| Detail | Information |
| Mother | Erin Krakow, age 41 |
| Father | Ben Rosenbaum (Hallmark actor) |
| Announcement Date | November 2025 via Instagram |
| Expected Arrival | Late March/Early April 2026 |
Krakow and Rosenbaum haven’t announced the baby’s gender or exact due date, but made it clear their little one could arrive any day. In December, Rosenbaum posted a sweet tribute saying, “6 months of wedded bliss. 5 months of growing our baby. 1 lifetime of love in front of us.” This gave fans clues about the pregnancy timeline.
“I feel like there have been so many great moments, but there’s something really, really epic happening in the season finale that we’ve never done before, in a location we’ve never shot in before, and I think it’s going to delight and amaze!”
Erin Krakow, speaking at the ‘Hope Valley: 1874’ premiere
A Baby Boom Across When Calls the Heart
Krakow and Rosenbaum are one of three couples from the WCTH cast expecting babies this spring. Kevin McGarry, who plays Mountie Nathan Grant, and his wife Kayla Wallace announced their pregnancy news on November 11. Meanwhile, Chris McNally shocked fans by revealing he and longtime love Julie Gonzalo are expecting their second child.
McNally made the big announcement at the Hallmark Christmas Experience in December, adding that all three couples were due within six weeks of each other. This means WCTH is about to welcome multiple cast babies, creating an unprecedented baby boom in the Hallmark family. Krakow previously expressed excitement about raising her child alongside her best friend McGarry’s baby.
Will Erin Krakow Return to When Calls the Heart Soon?
With her baby arrival imminent, fans are wondering about Krakow’s return to filming. The actress has been filming When Calls the Heart during her pregnancy, even working on green screen sets to avoid traveling to Canada. Her growing baby bump became impossible to hide on set, leading to creative filming solutions as her due date approached.
Hallmark renewal news has already been announced, so the show will continue. Whether Krakow takes maternity leave or returns quickly remains to be seen. The fact she appeared at the March 18 red carpet event suggests she’s staying active until delivery happens. Fans are eager to see how the network balances the beloved actress’s new motherhood journey with her iconic Elizabeth Thornton role.
