Grammy award-winning pop soul sensation Tori Kelly has shared heartwarming news: she and her husband, André Murillo, are the proud parents of a baby boy, who arrived on Nov. 11. His name is Zayden Michael.
A Joyful Surprise
In July 2025, Kelly teased her pregnancy via an emotional video posted on social media, featuring home-and-beach footage of the couple, set to an unreleased song snippet, culminating with the image of her bare baby bump. At the time, she said, “We are just so grateful for what’s to come and can’t wait to meet this little gift from God.”
Now, with the newborn’s arrival, Kelly fans are celebrating a long-planned and deeply meaningful milestone for the artist.
From Near-Tragedy to Triumph
This new beginning holds extra significance considering what Kelly endured in recent years. In July 2023 she was hospitalized after collapsing from serious blood clots in her legs and lungs. Her recovery and return to the stage have been seen as nothing short of inspiring.
In her announcement, Kelly reflected on this journey: life, she acknowledged, is fragile—and now embarks on motherhood with a fresh sense of purpose and gratitude.
Music, Marriage & the Future
Kelly and Murillo have been together since 2016, became engaged in 2017, and married in May 2018 in a private ceremony. Kelly released her fifth studio album, TORI., in April 2024, and has been touring internationally.
With the baby’s arrival, Kelly is stepping into a new role alongside her flourishing career. Expect to see her blend the joys (and chaotic magic) of motherhood with her continuing music journey.
What Comes next
While Kelly hasn’t revealed plans for a hiatus, sources suggest her schedule will now balance new-mom life with selective performances. Fans and music-industry watchers are eager to see how motherhood will influence her songwriting—Kelly is known for drawing on personal experience in her deeply emotive music.
In the meantime, the sentiment from Kelly is simple yet profound: a sense of wonder, hope, and endless gratitude. We join the many friends, fellow artists, and fans in sending warm congratulations to the new family.
Congratulations to Tori Kelly & André Murillo on this beautiful new chapter!
