Calvin Harris and Vick Hope Welcome Baby Micah
Calvin Harris, the Scottish DJ behind major hits like 'Summer' and 'Feel So Close,' put a very real spin on celebrity birth announcements this week. On August 4, Harris surprised fans by revealing that he and his wife, British TV personality Vick Hope, welcomed their first child—a boy named Micah—on July 20, 2025. The couple has kept much of their relationship low-key, but this time, they went all-in with an Instagram post that didn’t filter much out.
This announcement wasn’t your standard baby photo. Harris included a mix of family snapshots and raw images from their home water birth, showing everything from Vick in labor to photos of the freshly delivered placenta and umbilical cord. It was a rare, honest behind-the-scenes look into what was clearly a powerful experience for them both.
Raw Images Spark Reactions from Fans and Celebrities
If you’re thinking fans might have mixed feelings about all of this—well, you’d be right. The response on social media was instant and passionate. Some followers, clearly caught off guard by the graphic content, asked for trigger warnings and admitted the images were more than they’d bargained for. Others praised Harris and Hope for being so open, celebrating their willingness to share a moment that’s usually kept private.
Harris didn’t just stop at the birth itself. He posted images of the placenta, explaining it was being prepared for dehydration and encapsulation—a trend where new mothers take placenta pills after birth, hoping for health benefits postpartum. Whether you’re a fan of the practice or not, it’s certainly not something you see on a DJ’s social feed every day.
Several of Harris’s fellow artists showed their support in the comments. Armin van Buuren and Kygo, big names in the electronic music scene, left their congratulations underneath the post. Their reactions summed up a broader show of love from the music world, which seemed more focused on the couple’s big news than the content itself.
Harris couldn’t help but gush about his wife, calling her a 'superhero' and praising her 'primal wisdom’ during labor. Their story tracks back to 2022, when they rekindled their romance, leading to their wedding in 2023. Now, with baby Micah joining the family, it’s clear the two are not hiding from the spotlight—even when it comes to the least glamorous parts of parenthood.
- Calvin Harris and Vick Hope had a home water birth for son Micah.
- The announcement included graphic placenta photos and details on encapsulation.
- Reactions from followers ranged from support to requests for trigger warnings.
- Music industry peers showed their support, too.
For anyone used to the carefully staged celebrity baby posts, this announcement from Calvin Harris and Vick Hope was a vivid reminder that life, and birth, are sometimes messier—and way more real—than we expect.
