Vampire Diaries’ Candice King And Fiancé Steven Krueger Announce Pregnancy

The Vampire Diaries fame Candice King is expecting her third child and her first baby with fiancé Steven Krueger. On December 9, 2025, the couple announced their pregnancy on Instagram. No sooner did the actress share the good news than the comment section flooded with best wishes, love, and warmth from fans, followers, and co-stars.

The 38-year-old actress posted an adorable picture with Steven Krueger, holding a pregnancy test that reads ‘positive’. She captioned the post in partnership with Clear Blue, saying, “We’re having a baby! Baby Krueger coming May 2026! There’s nothing more magical than seeing the word pregnant!”

Candice King and Fiance Steven Krueger Set to Embrace Parenthood

 

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The couple started dating two years ago and made their relationship official in May 2025 after Krueger proposed. Their love story can be traced back to their days on The Originals, where they first crossed paths as co-stars.

As reported by People Magazine, Candice is currently on her babymoon with Krueger in Aruba. In an interview, the actress expressed her happiness, saying they had been aware of the news for a while now, and it has been such a joyful experience getting to surprise and share their happy news with friends and family. She stated, “I think my daughters were relieved to understand why Mommy was suddenly belching constantly and eating unusual amounts at weird times.“