Has Marvel star Chiwetel Ejiofor quietly become a father? That's certainly the role he looked to be playing when he stepped out in New York City on Tuesday alongside his girlfriend Sacha Bertagnon, while cradling a baby girl in his arms.
The Doctor Strange actor, 45, was seen carrying the little girl in his arms as the couple strolled through the Big Apple.
He was joined by his girlfriend of two years, a dog groomer who runs London's Le Wag, whom he reportedly fell for after taking his own pampered pooch in for services.
Bertagnon has previously posted a series of snapshots to Instagram documenting her pregnancy - but Ejiofor has not made any official comment.
Chiwetel Ejiofor has sparked widespread speculation that he has become a father after he was seen holding an adorable tot during a stroll with girlfriend Sacha Bertagnon
The Marvel actor, 45, was spotted carrying a little girl as the couple strolled through New York on Tuesday
The rumored family kept it casual for the outing with Ejiofor opting for khaki wide-leg pants, a blue shirt and white sneakers
The actor was joined by Bertagnon, a dog groomer who runs London's Le Wag, whom he reportedly fell for after taking his own pampered pooch in for services
The couple kept it casual for the outing with Ejiofor opting for khaki wide-leg pants, a blue shirt and white sneakers.
Bertagnon looked equally dressed down in an all-black ensemble and pulled her hair into a messy bun.
She pushed a Doona baby stroller down the sidewalk - but it appeared to be somewhat redundant as Ejiofor held the young girl, who appears to be around one years old, in his arms instead.
Bertagnon has posted a series of updates to her Instagram Story documenting their trip to America - including eating pancakes at Bubby's, making a trip to the Color Factory and taking in views from the Empire State Building.
In one of the shots, the new mom held the little girl as the pair gazed out over the aerial view of the city.
She uploaded it alongside a caption that read: 'Exploring the world with my mini me gives me the best feeling ever.
'It keeps me so [grounded] and makes me appreciate all the little things to another new level I had forgotten about.'
Ejiofor has not made any official comment about becoming a father but it comes after Bertagnon took to social media with a series of snapshots as she journeyed into motherhood.
Bertagnon has posted a series of updates to her Instagram Story documenting their trip to America - including the mother-daughter duo taking in views from the Empire State Building
She pushed a Doona baby stroller down the sidewalk - but it appeared to be some what redundant as Ejiofor held the young girl in his arms instead
Bertagnon has previously posted a series of snapshots to Instagram documenting her pregnancy - but Ejiofor has not made any official comment
In 2021, after years of stepping out with a string of glamorous models and Hollywood stars, Ejiofor began dating Bertagnon (pictured)
The little girl, who appeared to be in good spirits as Ejiofor carried her through New York, looked to be around one years old
In March 2022, she showcased her blossoming baby bump in a Calvin Klein crop top and jeans as she perched on a stool.
She uploaded the professional black-and-white shot alongside a caption that read: 'Growing an angel.'
And, in June of that year, the businesswoman shared a picture as she cradled a newborn who she described as 'my sunshine' before also walking through London with a pushchair.
She and Ejiofor began dating in 2021.
The Kinky Boots star had previously stepped out with a string of glamorous models and Hollywood stars including 007 actress Naomie Harris and Balmain model Frances Aaternir.
DailyMail.com has contacted Ejiofor's representative for comment.
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