Nick Viall and Natalie Joy are celebrating a milestone year. The former Bachelor star and his wife have welcomed twin baby girls, growing their family to five. The couple shared the joyful news alongside the first photos of their newborns.
The twins, named Iris Parker Viall and Dove Tomlin Viall, arrived late in the evening on Tuesday, June 30. They join big sister River Rose, who turned two earlier this year. Viall, 45, and Joy, 27, co-host the podcast “Age of Attraction” and have kept fans updated throughout their journey to expand their family.
Speaking exclusively with People, the couple opened up about the emotional road that led to this moment. Their path to welcoming twins was marked by loss, uncertainty, and, ultimately, relief. Now that all three daughters are home, the new parents admit the reality still hasn’t fully set in.
A Long and Emotional Road to Parenthood
Before welcoming the twins, Joy experienced three miscarriages within the span of a year. The losses came after the couple had already found joy in becoming first-time parents to River Rose in February 2024. Their journey to a second pregnancy was anything but straightforward.
The couple has referred to Iris and Dove as their rainbow babies, a term often used for children born after pregnancy loss. They described the entire experience as emotional but said they feel deeply grateful for the outcome. Their openness about the miscarriages has resonated with fans who have followed their relationship since their time on Bachelor Nation.
Viall and Joy first announced they were expecting twins in February, sharing the update through an Instagram video with River by their side. The reveal featured two oversized black balloons marked with question marks, which Viall popped to release pink balloons and confetti. The family’s excitement was evident as the couple embraced after learning they were having two girls.
Meet Iris Parker and Dove Tomlin
The twins’ first names carry sentimental weight for the family. Their middle names, Parker and Tomlin, were pulled from family names on both sides of the couple’s tree. Nick and Natalie settled on the first names after testing them out loud with River before the babies arrived.
According to the couple, River had no trouble adopting the names into her everyday vocabulary even before meeting her sisters. That familiarity has made the transition to a bigger family feel more natural. The nature-inspired names also echo the theme the couple chose when naming their firstborn.
River Rose, now two, is reportedly thrilled about her new role as a big sister. The couple said she seems to genuinely grasp what it means to have two new siblings. Her excitement has added a layer of warmth to an already joyful chapter for the family.
Adjusting to Life With Three Daughters
Despite the excitement, Viall and Joy admit the shift to a household with three young children is still sinking in. The couple described feeling incredibly blessed but acknowledged the scale of the change ahead. Going from one child to three in the span of two years is no small adjustment.
Both parents appear focused on soaking in the early days with their newborns. The family’s growth comes after a very public and closely followed pregnancy, one that included updates on social media throughout. Fans have responded warmly to the announcement, celebrating the family’s long-awaited addition.
The couple has not shared specific details about their plans for maternity or paternity leave. What is clear is that their household is now considerably busier than it was just a week ago. Balancing three young daughters, including a set of newborn twins, marks a significant new stage in their family life.
Nick and Natalie’s Journey as a Couple
Viall and Joy’s relationship dates back to 2020, though they did not make their romance official until the following year. The two married in April 2024, shortly before welcoming River Rose that same year. Their relationship has often played out in the public eye given Viall’s history on the Bachelor franchise.
Joy has previously spoken about the emotional weight of pregnancy after loss, describing the experience as surreal. She has said it still feels hard to believe she was able to carry twins to term after the setbacks the couple faced. That sentiment appears to echo throughout their reaction to Iris and Dove’s final welcome.
The couple’s willingness to share both the difficult and joyful parts of their fertility journey has struck a chord with many followers. Their story reflects a reality faced by many families who experience pregnancy loss before eventually welcoming healthy children. For Viall and Joy, the arrival of their twins marks the end of a long and uncertain chapter and the beginning of a busier, fuller one.
With three daughters now under their roof, the family’s next steps will likely center on settling into a new routine. Fans can expect more updates as Viall and Joy continue to document their growing family. For now, the couple is choosing to focus on gratitude, calling this new chapter one they feel lucky to be living.
