Malin Akerman and her husband Roberto Zincone are expecting their first child, Us Weeklyreports.

The news comes as no surprise since Akerman told the publication in June 2011 that she and Zincone "absolutely" wanted children in the near future.

Malin Akerman moves Into Suburgatory as Tessa's mom

Maybe her real life pregnancy will help Akerman prepare for her upcoming role, playing Tessa's mom on Suburgatory.

The Childrens Hospital and Watchmen actress had a brief flirtation with a music career as the lead singer of The Petalstones, an alternative rock band in which Zincone was the drummer. They wed in 2007.