Jessica Springsteen and Nicola Philippaerts share exciting family news as they prepare for their first baby

Jessica Springsteen and Nicola Philippaerts share exciting family news as they prepare for their first baby(Image Credit: Instagram) Bruce Springsteen’s daughter Jessica Springsteen is preparing for a major new chapter in her life. The Olympic silver medallist and her partner, Belgian show jumper Nicola Philippaerts, are expecting their first child together. The couple shared the news through a joint social media post, offering fans a glimpse of their celebration away from the equestrian arena. According to PEOPLE’s report on October 10, 2026, Jessica, 34 and Nicola, 33, posted a series of photographs from what appeared to be a Mediterranean holiday. In several pictures, Jessica can be seen gently holding a baby bump. They kept the announcement short and sweet, captioning the post, “New adventures.” Bruce Springsteen’s family is growing Jessica is the only daughter of Bruce and Patti, who also have two sons, Evan and Samuel. The couple have generally kept their children’s lives away from the spotlight, even as Bruce built a decades-long career as one of rock music’s biggest names. The baby will be the family’s second grandchild. Jessica’s younger brother Samuel welcomed a daughter, Lily, in 2022. Bruce has previously spoken about watching his son become a father. During a June 2025 appearance on Michelle Obama’s IMO podcast, he reflected on Samuel’s relationship with his daughter, saying, “I watch my youngest son with his daughter, [and] he’s a better dad than I was — already.” He continued, “That gives me great pride. I go, ‘Well, he’s really doing it right, you know.’” His remarks offered a rare glimpse into the musician’s experience of family life beyond the stage. Jessica’s pregnancy now brings another milestone for the Springsteen family, although Bruce and Patti have not publicly commented on the latest announcement. Who is Nicola Philippaerts? Nicola is a Belgian professional show jumper who has competed internationally from a young age. He comes from a family deeply involved in equestrian sport: his father, Ludo Philippaerts, is a former international rider, while his twin brother, Olivier Philippaerts, is also an accomplished show jumper. According to Nicola’s biography on the Global Champions website , he enjoyed success during his junior and young-rider years, including European and Youth Olympic victories, before establishing himself at senior level. Jessica shares that passion for the sport. The pair have been linked since 2024, according to Us Weekly. Although their professional lives involve frequent travel and international competitions, they have largely kept their relationship private. Jessica Springsteen’s journey to Olympic success Jessica’s own achievements have brought her recognition beyond her famous family name. She represented the United States in team jumping at the Tokyo Olympics, officially known as Tokyo 2020, which took place in 2021 after the pandemic-related postponement. The U.S. team won the silver medal. Her father celebrated the achievement publicly during an episode of his SiriusXM show From My Home to Yours in August 2021. As reported by the Asbury Park Press, Bruce said, “I want to congratulate the United States Olympic show jumping team — that’s McLain Ward, Laura Kraut and my lovely daughter, Jessica Springsteen — on their silver medal win at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.” Patti Scialfa also congratulated her daughter on social media. She wrote, “BRINGING HOME THE SILVER—Congratulations to the USA 2020 Equestrian Jumping Team!! What a day...what a ride...” Jessica’s Olympic achievement was the result of years of dedication to riding, a sport she pursued long before becoming widely recognised as Bruce Springsteen’s daughter. A new adventure beyond competition For Jessica Springsteen and Nicola Philippaerts, the pregnancy marks a personal milestone alongside their careers in professional equestrian sport. Their announcement offered few details, but the affectionate photos and brief caption gave followers a glimpse of their excitement. As they prepare to become parents, the couple are beginning a chapter that will take them beyond the competition arena. For the Springsteen family, it is another reason to celebrate.