Debby Ryan and Twenty One Pilots drummer Josh Dun welcome their first child, Felix Winter Dun, sharing an emotional birth announcement, personal photos, and heartfelt words about becoming parents.
Actress Debby Ryan has entered an exciting new chapter of her life. The former Disney Channel star has welcomed her first child with husband Josh Dun, drummer for the chart-topping band Twenty One Pilots. The couple announced the birth of their baby on Saturday, December 13, sharing heartfelt moments that quickly captured the attention of fans across entertainment and music circles.
Ryan revealed the joyful news on Instagram, posting a deeply personal video filmed during labor along with the first public photos of their newborn. Among the images was a tender snapshot of Dun holding their baby, offering fans a rare glimpse into the couple’s private world. The child has been named Felix Winter Dun, a name that reflects both warmth and poetic meaning.
In her caption, Ryan described the birth in vivid and emotional detail. She wrote that she and Dun spent the night before the delivery under a full moon, reflecting on their life together and preparing for the moment their family would grow from two to three. By midday, she shared, Felix was born under Christmas lights with snow falling outside their bedroom window, delivered directly into her father’s hands.
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Ryan called the moment transformative and intimate, praising Dun as an “incredible teammate” throughout the pregnancy and birth. She also expressed gratitude toward her birth team and the women who supported her along the way, emphasizing the importance of community and care during such a life-changing experience.
The actress went on to write lovingly about her newborn, affectionately referring to Felix as her “lil moonbeam.” In a passage filled with tenderness, Ryan described her child’s soft hair, gentle sounds, and the surreal feeling of watching time already begin to move too fast. She reflected on the fleeting nature of infancy, noting how quickly a child seems to grow, even in the earliest days.
Ryan shared that becoming Felix’s home and bringing new life into the world felt like her greatest honor. She concluded her message by welcoming her daughter to Earth and promising a lifetime of love. The post resonated deeply with fans, many of whom have followed Ryan’s career since her early days on Disney Channel.
Debby Ryan and Josh Dun were married on New Year’s Eve in 2019, following their engagement a year earlier. Their relationship has long been admired for its low-key authenticity and mutual support. While both have high-profile careers, the couple has often chosen to keep their personal life relatively private, making the birth announcement especially meaningful for longtime followers.
Ryan rose to fame as a Disney Channel regular, starring as Jessie Prescott on Jessie from 2011 to 2015 and appearing on The Suite Life on Deck earlier in her career. Over the years, she has successfully transitioned into more mature roles, expanding her range as an actress and producer.
Most recently, Ryan appeared in American Horror Stories and the film adaptation of Turtles All the Way Down in 2024. Her career continues to gain momentum, with several high-profile projects on the horizon. She is expected to appear in the celebrity thriller Famous, alongside Zac Efron, Phoebe Dynevor, and Nicholas Braun, and is also set to lead the upcoming sci-fi thriller Orion.
Josh Dun, meanwhile, continues to dominate the music world as one half of Twenty One Pilots. The band recently earned its 13th No. 1 on Billboard’s Alternative Airplay chart with their single “City Walls.” This achievement marks the group’s third No. 1 hit on the chart this year alone, following “The Contract” in February and “The Line” in August.
With 13 chart-topping songs, Twenty One Pilots now ties Cage the Elephant and Green Day for the third-most No. 1s on the Alternative Airplay chart since its launch in 1988. Only the Red Hot Chili Peppers have achieved more, holding the record with 15 No. 1 hits. The milestone underscores the band’s enduring influence and continued relevance in the alternative music scene.
As Ryan embraces motherhood and Dun celebrates both personal and professional milestones, fans are celebrating alongside them. The arrival of Felix Winter Dun represents not only a joyful family moment but also a reminder that life’s most meaningful chapters often unfold quietly, away from the spotlight.
With love, gratitude, and a sense of wonder, Debby Ryan’s announcement offered a rare, intimate look at the start of a new journey—one filled with music, storytelling, and now, the magic of parenthood.
