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| Annie Chen Secretly Welcomed Baby Girl with George Hu After Keeping Pregnancy Private. (Instagram) |
There could hardly have been a more memorable birthday for George Hu. Instead of simply blowing out candles, the Taiwanese actor welcomed the greatest present of his life as he and wife Annie Chen announced the arrival of their first child, a baby girl. The joyful news was shared on 24 July 2026, with the couple revealing that father and daughter now share the very same birthday, turning one special date into a family celebration that will probably make future birthday planning delightfully chaotic.
The announcement delighted fans because the couple had managed to keep the pregnancy completely private. While the entertainment world continued to speculate about whether the pair would eventually become parents, Annie Chen quietly spent the past ten months preparing for one of the biggest chapters of her life without revealing a single public hint.
Even while promoting projects and appearing at public events, including a road race earlier this year, hardly anyone suspected she was expecting. The couple, who first met while filming the Taiwanese drama Love, Now in 2012 before reuniting in Love Around, have spent more than a decade building their relationship away from unnecessary attention.
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| Annie Chen Welcomes Baby Girl With George Hu as Couple Become First Time Parents |
After finally confirming their romance in 2022, they registered their marriage in New York in July 2023 with only close relatives and friends present. Although their long-awaited wedding ceremony has been postponed several times because of venue arrangements, life clearly had another surprise waiting first.
For years, questions about children followed the couple almost everywhere. Whenever asked about starting a family, Annie Chen consistently answered with remarkable calm, insisting they preferred to let life unfold naturally rather than forcing a timeline.
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She previously explained, "If the time hasn't come for us to become parents, we'll simply keep our hearts open. The most important thing is to stay happy every day." Looking back now, those words feel even more meaningful given that she quietly embraced motherhood without any public countdown.
When sharing the happy news, Annie Chen posted an emotional message reflecting on the journey that had remained hidden from public view.
"After nurturing a new life for ten months, thank you to my body for helping me safely bring our healthy baby into this world," she wrote. Her heartfelt words captured both gratitude and relief after months of carefully protecting the pregnancy away from the spotlight.
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| Annie Chen and George Hu Announce Birth of Their First Child After Secret Pregnancy |
She continued by describing how their family had changed forever. "From now on, the melody of our family has gained a beautiful new voice. The new dad is already completely wrapped around his daughter's little finger. The most precious gift of my life is for you. We love you. Happy birthday, Daddy."
It was both a celebration of their daughter's arrival and an affectionate birthday tribute to her husband, making the announcement feel twice as emotional.
George Hu proved he was equally overwhelmed by the occasion. Sharing his own heartfelt message, he admitted, "I've received the one gift in my life that nothing else could ever replace."
Reflecting on their approach to becoming parents, he added, "We've always believed in letting nature take its course. When we unexpectedly received the news that you were coming into our lives, we couldn't have been happier."
The actor also looked ahead to the realities of parenthood with humour and warmth. "We'll probably lose a lot of sleep over the next few years, but we'll give you ten times more hugs and smiles in return."
He joked that he would do his best to clear space in his calendar over the next eighteen years so he could spend as much time as possible with his daughter, before adding that he never imagined such tiny feet could leave such enormous footprints on their hearts.
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| George Hu Celebrates Birthday by Welcoming First Daughter With Annie Chen |
His tribute then turned towards both his wife and newborn daughter. "Thank you for choosing us to be your parents. Thank you for giving me the chance to protect you, my dear daughter."
Addressing Annie Chen, he wrote, "More importantly, thank you to my beautiful wife for bringing such an adorable little girl into our lives. You cared for her so lovingly throughout the pregnancy and after her birth. From now on, it's my turn to take care of both of you. Let the fun begin."
According to the couple's management team, the birth went smoothly, with George Hu remaining by Annie Chen's side throughout the delivery. Together they welcomed what they lovingly described as their cheerful summer baby girl while expressing sincere appreciation to the doctors, nurses and medical staff who supported them throughout the experience.
The team added that they hoped sharing this joyful news would bring warmth and happiness to everyone following their journey. Looking back, it is perhaps no surprise that nobody realised Annie Chen was expecting.
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Known for maintaining a slim figure, she continued working while keeping the pregnancy almost entirely under wraps. She reportedly appeared in promotional activities for Sunshine's Women Choir while still in the early stages of pregnancy and even completed a road race several months later, leaving fans amazed at how successfully the couple managed to keep such life-changing news private.
For many followers, the news feels like the perfect next chapter for one of Taiwan's most beloved celebrity couples. After years of growing together from television co-stars into husband and wife, Annie Chen and George Hu have now stepped into parenthood with the same quiet confidence that has defined much of their relationship. If their heartfelt messages are any indication, their daughter has already become the centre of their world long before learning to take her first steps.