T.J. Watt Welcomes First Baby with Wife Dani: ‘Worth The Wait’

T.J. Watt is a dad!

The NFL star, 30, and his wife Dani welcomed their first baby together, daughter Blakely Marie Watt, announcing the news on Instagram with a joint post on Monday, March 10. The couple shared several black-and-white photos, including one snap of their new addition with an “it’s a girl” sign above her head while her hands covered her face.

Another image showed Watt carrying their baby girl out of the hospital, while another showed him embracing baby Blakely, allowing their noses to touch. The couple also included a photo of her little hand gripping Watt’s pinky finger and an adorable picture of her fast asleep.

“Worth The Wait,” the couple captioned their post. “Welcome To The World Blakely Marie Watt! 🩷.”

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On Sunday, Sept. 1, the Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker and the former soccer player announced in an Instagram post that they were expecting their first child. The couple shared a carousel of photos showing them posing inside a home while wearing coordinating outfits — white T-shirts and blue jeans. Dani’s crop top showed off her growing baby bump.

“February 2025 👣❤️,” they captioned the set of photos, in which they also showed off ultrasound images. In one sweet snapshot, they posed with their dog behind them while they sat on the steps with big smiles.

“We can’t wait to meet you baby,” Dani wrote in her Instagram Stories underneath a photo from the shoot.

The couple tied the knot in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, in July 2022, after dating for six years. Per posts on Instagram, guests enjoyed ocean views and watched the couple share a sweet moment on the dance floor during their reception. Their initials were projected in a shadow at the outdoor venue.

Reflecting on their wedding day on Instagram in 2022, Dani said she never thought she would meet someone for whom she would want to change her last name.

“When I was a little girl I never thought I’d find someone special enough to ever change my last name,” she captioned a photo. “But I found him and couldn’t be happier to share a name with the man of my dreams🤍Rhodes ➡️ Watt.”