Adut Akech Announces Pregnancy With Partner

Adut Akech, the 24-year-old South Sudanese-Australian supermodel, has announced she is expecting her first child with partner Samuel Elkhier, revealing the news through Vogue and on Instagram. Akech, who is ten weeks away from her due date, embraces her status as a young mom, inspired by her own mother's experience of having her at 20. She humorously recounted her pregnancy journey, initially sparked by unusual cravings for oranges and bouts of morning sickness, leading her to take multiple pregnancy tests, all of which were positive. Describing her pregnancy as a 'mental and physical rollercoaster,' Akech expresses excitement and eagerness for her baby to arrive, stating, 'I can't wait. I'm like—can they just come already?' She envisions a future with at least four children, underscoring the importance of a close age gap for family bonding.