Demi Harman welcomes second child in Los Angeles

Former Home and Away actress Demi Harman has quietly welcomed her second child with husband Andrew Brooks, sharing the news from Los Angeles this week.

The Australian actress, who played Sasha Bezmel on the Channel Seven soap from 2011 to 2015 before relocating to the United States, announced the birth of a daughter in an Instagram post on Thursday.

Florence Mae Brooks arrived early, measuring 21.5 inches long and weighing 9 pounds 10.2 ounces, Harman wrote in the caption alongside a black-and-white photo of the newborn swaddled in a blanket.

'Meet Florence Mae Brooks,' Demi wrote in the caption. 'She arrived early measuring 21.5 inches long and weighing 9lbs 10.2oz. She's sleepy, sassy and everything we wanted in our girl. Can't imagine the world without this slice of heaven!'

The post drew congratulatory messages from friends and fans, with fellow celebrities also sharing their love and well wishes. Harman and Brooks are based in Los Angeles, where they quietly welcomed their daughter.

Earlier this month, Harman revealed she was expecting her second child in a playful gender announcement video that quickly went viral. Lip-syncing to the trending 'I'm a Mommy' TikTok sound, Harman and Brooks teased the arrival of a baby girl, captioning the clip Mamacita has a daughter.

The couple already welcomed a son, Beau Thomas Brooks, in 2023. The birth was announced with a black-and-white photo, with Harman writing: 'Meet Beau Thomas Brooks! Coming in at 9lbs 13.5oz, 21.5 inches tall. So far he loves his Snoo, his hair being brushed and farting when everyone least expects it. He is his parents' child. We are in SO much love!'

Demi Harman rose to fame as Sasha Bezmel on Home and Away, a role she played from 2011 to 2015 before moving to the United States for a fresh start. She has since kept a lower profile in Australia while building a life in LA.

The couple tied the knot in January 2022 in Palm Springs, California. Andrew Brooks, a Disney producer who has worked on projects including Modern Family, proposed in July 2019, prompting a lighthearted announcement that underscored their long-time bond. Harman’s early career in Australia earned her a nomination for Most Popular New Female Talent at the Logies in 2012, a milestone she referenced as she pursued opportunities abroad.

The birth and pregnancy updates reflect a broader trend of Australian actors establishing families while continuing international careers. Harman and Brooks have shared glimpses of their life in Los Angeles, balancing acting pursuits with parenthood as they raise Florence Mae and Beau Thomas in the United States.