Hollyoaks star becomes a dad for the first time as he and partner welcome baby boy and share sweet snaps

HOLLYOAKS star Adam J Woodward has revealed he has become a dad for the first time. The actor, 34, who is best known for playing Brody Hudson on the Channel 4 soap, announced that he and his partner are now parents to a baby boy, as he shared sweet snaps. Hollyoaks star Adam J Woodward has become a dad for the first time Credit: Instagram/ @adam.j.woodward Adam and his partner are now parents to a baby boy Credit: Instagram/ @adam.j.woodward In his latest Instagram post Adam, who keeps the identity of his partner out of the spotlight, shared a slew of sweet snaps. In one pic, the new dad could be seen holding his newborn in a carrycot as he looked down on his son lovingly. Sign up for the TV newsletter Thank you! Adam also shared heartwarming pics of his baby sleeping, and also them leaving the hospital together to start their new life as a family of three. Revealing his son’s name, he wrote next to the adorable photos: “Welcome to the world Matthew Rayn Woodward. 05.08.2026.” Addressing his son, he penned: “We love you more than you could ever know.” Adam’s former Hollyoaks co-stars raced to congratulate the couple on their happy news. The star was seen leaving the hospital with his new bundle of joy Credit: Instagram/ @adam.j.woodward The couple announced their pregnancy in May Credit: Instagram Jessica Fox wrote: “Massive congratulations!” While Richard Blackwood said: “Congratulations my bro.” Most read in Showbiz Adam first thrilled fans in May when he revealed he and his partner were set to become parents. The star posted a black and white photo of him kissing his partner’s baby bump and wrote: “Incoming badass.” The actor is best known for his role as Brody Hudson on Hollyoaks Credit: Getty – Contributor The star was killed off in the Channel 4 soap after four years Credit: LIMEPICTURES Adam joined Hollyoaks in 2017 as hunky Brody. However, fans were left heartbroken when his character was killed off in a shocking hit-and-run in 2021. This isn’t the only soap he has starred in, as the actor also played two small roles in Emmerdale. Before his current partner, the TV star previously dated fellow Hollyoaks co-star Sophie Porley, who played Ellie Nightingale on the soap, but they split in 2020, after two years together. Comment now