Miranda star targeted by trolls after sharing snap of their newborn baby

10 November 2023 , 20:17

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Miranda star Tom Ellis targeted by trolls for sharing snap of his newborn baby (Image: FilmMagic)

Miranda actor Tom Ellis was slammed by trolls for sharing the first snaps of his newborn baby.

The star, 44, and his wife Meaghan Oppenheimer welcomed their daughter Dolly on November 8. Tom, who is also known for his role in Lucifer, took to social media to post a snap of him and his wife cooing over the baby - who was peacefully lying down in the hospital cot.

"Our daughter Dolly Ellis-Oppenheimer was born on November 8th and within five hours of being alive, she single-handedly ended the SAG strike. We love her. Huge thank you to our amazing surrogate," he captioned the loving post. However, some rude trolls were too busy criticising the star's post.

"Congratulations but u could’ve just blurred her body, I wouldn’t want my mom posting my body on social media when I was born," one user posted while another pointed out: "Congrats but please protect ur daughters privacy." One fan commented: "She’s so cute but PLEASE cover her up."

Tom and Meaghan welcomed a baby (Instagram/moppyoppenheimer)

Tom began seeing screenwriter Meaghan back in 2015, announcing their engagement in 2018 (Getty Images)

Many rushed to defend Tom, with one user writing: "Are yall really saying "protect her privacy" I mean I get it but....it's a baby. Like come on now." Another posted: "Normal people looking at this photo - only see love filling our heart. I was even confused after reading some weird comments and now I’m even more confused…."

Baby boy has spent his life in hospital as doctors are 'scared' to discharge him

Tom is now a father of four, he shares daughters Florence, 15, and Marnie, 11, with ex-wife Tamzin Outhwaite, and also has a daughter named Nora, 18, from another previous relationship. New wife Meaghan also shared the news on her Instagram.

They tied the knot at the Grassini Family Winery in Santa Ynez Valley, California, in 2019 (Instagram/officialtomellis)

She attached a sweet snap of doting dad Tom carrying their newborn on his shoulder. Family, friends and fans flocked to the couple's comments to send their well-wishes. His Lucifer co-star Rachael Harris penned: "Oh hello Dolly! We have been waiting for you!"

Canadian singer Alex Sampson wrote: "Congratulations Tom!! This is so beautiful," and Odette Annable penned: "Ohhh congrats!!" While one fan commented: "Oh my goodness, I am so happy for you both!! Congratulations, Tom and Moppy!" Another fan added: "What a beautiful daughter to join your lovely family, congratulations to you all. Sending so much love from across the pond."

Another added: "Congratulations! What lovely news. Welcome to the world little one." Tom was married to ex-wife Eastenders actress Tamzin, 53, from 2006 until 2014. The pair met back in 2005 via mutual pal James McAvoy. Meanwhile, Tom began seeing screenwriter Meaghan back in 2015, announcing their engagement in 2018. They tied the knot at the Grassini Family Winery in Santa Ynez Valley, California, in 2019. The two live together in the US.

Zara Woodcock