Dr. Natalie Manning is one of the most beloved characters in Chicago Med history. She spearheaded some of the most thrilling arcs on the show, and her chemistry with Dr. Will Halstead (Nick Gehlfuss) have Med one of its core romances.
Manning hasn't been seen since season 8, but the character, and the actress who plays her, Torrey DeVitto will always be a part of the Chicago Med family. A family that just got bigger, given that the actress has welcomed her first child.
Torrey DeVitto became a mom in November
Torrey DeVitto confirmed that she had become a mother on December 22. The actress posted a photo of her child with husband Jared LaPine on her Instagram account with a heartfelt message for fans. The post was intended to be a commemoration of LaPine's birthday, but fans were more taken with the fact that DeVitto and LaPine shared a photo of their child.
"Happy birthday to my husband, the man who makes all my dreams come true daily," DeVitto wrote. "The greatest accomplishment I’ve ever achieved was giving our daughter an incredible dad like you. We love you so much! 🖤."
DeVitto previously confirmed that she was expecting a child in May, when she told her IG followers that she had a November due date. The actress had been quiet on the update front since November, though, and fans were curious have been eager to learn more information about her child. In fact, the actress' husband is the one who has provided more info so far.
DeVitto's husband praised her on Instagram
LaPine, who works as a production assistant on various films and TV shows, posted a photo of his and DeVitto's child on November 22, which would align with the expected due date. He posted photos of DeVitto and their daughter, who is named Lyle-Josephine Alina LaPine.
The day after, LaPine paid tribute to Torrey DeVitto and her strength as a person and new mother. "As I sit on my hospital bed," he wrote. "Watching my wife hold our gorgeous newborn baby girl, I would like to take a moment to praise this beautiful, strong, and amazing woman."
DeVitto and LaPine went public with their romance in 2023, and were engaged by the end of the year. They tied the knot on September 14, 2024, a little over a month before Lyle-Josephine was born. It seems like DeVitto has gotten the same happy ending as her Chicago Med counterpart, Dr. Natalie Manning, and we're thrilled to see it.