James Lafferty and Alexandra Park announced the birth of their son River Jay Lafferty on Instagram on April 17, 2026, sharing a black-and-white photo of their hands holding the newborn’s.
The couple, who met in 2015 when Lafferty directed Park on the set of The Royals, revealed the baby’s name and birth date of December 4, 2025, in the caption: “Love has new meaning.”
Lafferty, 40 and Park, 36, married in Hawaii in May 2022 after announcing their engagement in September 2020.
How their professional collaboration preceded parenthood
Following their wedding, Lafferty and Park starred together in the Hulu comedy Everyone Is Doing Great, which premiered in early 2021 and features them as a married couple navigating life after early fame.
Lafferty has described working with Park as the show’s “greatest strength,” emphasizing that their friendship comes first in their creative partnership.
Why this birth marks a personal milestone for the One Tree Hill alum
This is Lafferty’s first child, adding a new chapter to his life after gaining fame as Nathan Scott on One Tree Hill, which aired for nine seasons.
The announcement echoes a similar moment in 2022 when Lafferty confirmed his marriage to Park, marking another significant personal milestone shared publicly via Instagram.
What is the baby’s name and birth date?
River Jay Lafferty, born December 4, 2025.
How did James Lafferty and Alexandra Park meet?
They met in 2015 when Lafferty directed an episode of The Royals, in which Park starred as Princess Eleanor.