ALBAWABA - A new chapter has begun for Laila Zaher and Hisham Gamal as the couple welcomed their first child, sharing the first glimpse of their baby girl and revealing her name to the public.
The Egyptian actress and her husband, actor and producer Hisham Gamal, announced the arrival of their daughter on Monday, August 24, after months of anticipation surrounding Laila first pregnancy. The couple named their baby Ella. Egyptian media outlets reported the news after the couple shared photos of their newborn on social media.
Laila Zaher and Hisham Gamal Reveal Baby Ella
The couple marked the special moment by sharing intimate photographs with their daughter. In the images, Laila and Hisham are seen with their newborn, although they have chosen not to reveal her face clearly, maintaining a degree of privacy around their first child.
The announcement quickly attracted widespread attention from fans and fellow celebrities, who flooded the couple with congratulations and warm wishes.
The arrival of Ella also brought a major family milestone for Laila father, actor Ahmed Zaher, who celebrated becoming a grandfather for the first time. In a video shared with his followers, the actor enthusiastically announced that he was now a grandfather and expressed his happiness over the birth of his granddaughter.
Laila and Hisham first announced their pregnancy in May 2026, sharing a special photoshoot together. The pregnancy quickly became a major topic among their followers as fans followed their journey toward parenthood.
During their appearance at the Cannes Film Festival, Laila also revealed that they were expecting a baby girl. Reports noted that she had initially imagined having a boy, but was delighted after learning that she was expecting a daughter.
The couple have now reached the moment they had been anticipating for months, officially beginning their journey as parents.
Their Wedding Came Just Over a Year Ago
Ella arrival comes around a year after Laila and Hisham celebrated their wedding in April 2025.
Their relationship had attracted considerable attention before they married, with the pair having worked together professionally before their relationship developed further. Their wedding brought together family members and numerous stars from Egypt entertainment industry.
Now, their relationship has entered another important chapter with the arrival of their daughter.
Although Laila Zaher and Hisham decided to share their happiness with their followers, they have not shown Ella face clearly in their first photographs.
That decision allows them to celebrate the birth publicly while keeping part of their newborn daughter life away from the spotlight. Reports noted that the images appeared to reflect their intention to share the family milestone without giving up their privacy.
For Laila Zaher and Hisham, the announcement marks the beginning of their first experience with motherhood and fatherhood — and for Ahmed Zaher, the arrival of his first granddaughter.
Ella has already become the newest member of one of Egypt entertainment families, with fans eagerly celebrating her arrival alongside her parents.
