Netflix's Orange Is the New Black star Jackie Cruz has announced that she and her husband Fernando Garcia have welcomed twins. The 35-year-old actress shared the big news on Wednesday along with a message of stepping into motherhood. Posting a picture from a maternity photoshoot on social media, Cruz wrote, "Being a mother has changed my world. My babies are everything to me." She also shared a photo of her babies' feet on Instagram with the caption: "I’ve been taking my time to enjoy every moment. I’m feeling content, exhausted, overwhelmed, grateful, tired, joyful, blessed, and fortunate all at the same time. My Babies are healthy and beautiful. I want to thank my gorgeous friend @elenakosharny for capturing this image right before I met my babies. We were lost en el bosque de Tlalpan, México surrounded by nature and Love."
Cruz, who has also made a name for herself as a singer, also shared another glimpse of her babies on her Instagram Stories. The Dominican-American actress posted an image of her twins in their double stroller while keeping their faces covered using a blue blanket and a pink one over each of them; possibly hinting at a girl and a boy. Wishes poured in for Cruz from many notable names in the entertainment industry, including Orange Is the New Black co-star, Danielle Brooks, who sent her love across and commented, "Another Orange mother. Love you @jackiecruz."
Cruz and Garcia first announced the news of their pregnancy last December. Posting a picture of her pregnant belly on Instagram, she wrote, "I’ve been holding this secret in my heart for a minute and I’m ready to share it with the world. Something that I have been working on with @i.man.fernando for a while, is finally happening. I love how organic and natural the entire process has been. I asked God for a Rose and he sent me a bouquet.👯♂ï¸"
Known best for playing Marisol "Flaca" Gonzales on Orange Is the New Black, Jackie Cruz has also made appearances on shows like The Shield, My Own Worst Enemy, Unforgettable, Blue Bloods, while also landing a recurring role on Good Girls. She also starred in films like A Nice Girl Like You, Lansky, and Midnight in the Switchgrass to name a notable few.