Rie Miyazawa

Rie Miyazawa gives birth to baby girl

Monday 25th May, 02:00 PM JST

TOKYO —

Actress Rie Miyazawa, 36, gave birth to a healthy baby girl at a hospital in Tokyo on May 20. Miyazawa, who married last month and currently resides in Hawaii with her husband, a former pro surfer in his 40s, made the announcement via a statement to media on Saturday.

The actress described how strongly the birth affected her, saying, “I think the 10 months we spent together, and the moment she was born, are the greatest gift I could have received.” Miyazawa wrote that she is looking forward to life with her husband and daughter, and “I’m excited to see us grow together as a happy, healthy family.”

Rumors has originally indicated Miyazawa would give birth in Hawaii, but the actress’ management reported that the birth had taken place in Tokyo, at a hospital in Minato Ward famous for infertility treatments and maternity aerobics.

Miyazawa had originally revealed her pregnancy and plans for marriage in a statement in February. On April 2, the actress celebrated with friends and family at her garden wedding in Aoyama, registering the marriage around the same time. Her last appearance before taking maternity leave was on March 7 at the opening of the film “Gelatin Silver Love” in which she stars.

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cleo at 07:46 PM JST - 25th May

why is unplanned pregnancy suddenly so fashionable here?

Probably people are just a lot less hung up about it being known that the cart came before the horse, as it were. It happened before, but people had 'premature' babies instead.
kinniku at 08:04 PM JST - 25th May

Rie, you carried your daughter for around 9 months not 10.
combinibento at 08:04 PM JST - 25th May

OK, so here we have a person who has (1) attempted suicide; (2) posed in the nude at the age of 19 (you go girl!); (3) was engaged to be married and then cancelled the engagement by the age of 20; (4) attempted suicide by slitting her wrists at the age of 21 but blamed it on an "accident"; (5) developed an eating disorder shortly thereafter; and finally, (6) married a "pro" surfer. Oh yeah, she is destined to be a fantastic mother! One can only hope she is (1) on the meds, and (2) remains on the meds.
smartacus at 09:57 PM JST - 25th May

Kinniku

In Japan, the term of pregnancy is counted as 10 months.
Sarge at 10:56 PM JST - 25th May

"her husband, a former pro surfer in his 40s"

What does he do nowadays?
Weasel at 11:26 PM JST - 25th May

famous for infertility treatments and maternity aerobics.

Thought that most women would prefer the epidural over maternity aerobics.
pathat at 11:28 PM JST - 25th May

After all Rie Miyazawa has reportedly been through over the years, I'd like to say nothing more than than congratulations and good luck!
Sarge at 11:32 PM JST - 25th May

"Rumors had originally indicated that the birth would take place in Hawaii,... bt the birth had taken place in Tokyo"

So the girl will have only a Japanese passport.
seesaw at 11:55 PM JST - 25th May

It's not a fashion. It's just that some want to make sure they can reproduce before signing into this institution called marriage. That way chances of a long lasting contract are better guaranteed than signing it first and keep waiting for results.

I see...how nice! I'm happy for them. I wouldn't be able to smell my parents' doorstep again if I were to do that....lol.
seesaw at 11:57 PM JST - 25th May

Anyway, I'm happy for you Rie, regardless of whether you were nude, suicidal or whatever. Congratulations!
dishdash at 03:54 AM JST - 26th May

anyone know what the dad looks like? WSP tour?
kinniku at 06:12 AM JST - 26th May

smartacus,

In Japan, the term of pregnancy is counted as 10 months.

Yes, I know the average Japanese thinks this and they are mistaken. As you may know, this is because most Japanese outside the medical community mistake 10th for 10. However, since we are all humans, Rie carried her baby for 9 months and had it in the 10th month.
soldave at 03:37 PM JST - 26th May

Hang on a second... Gelatin Silver Love???
okapake at 06:06 PM JST - 26th May

Japan passport doesn't matter. Baby will have dual-passport until she becomes of age and picks one.
rofea at 08:17 AM JST - 27th May

Best of luck to her and child!