Katherine Heigl Pregnant With Baby Boy

Katherine Heigl confirmed today that she is pregnant for the first time.

ByABC News
June 23, 2016, 5:32 PM
Actress Katherine Heigl is seen coming out of "The View" on April 20, 2016 in New York City.
Actress Katherine Heigl is seen coming out of "The View" on April 20, 2016 in New York City.
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— -- Katherine Heigl is going to be a mom -- again!

The former Grey’s Anatomy actress confirmed to People earlier today that she is pregnant. Heigl and her husband of eight years, Josh Kelley, are expecting the baby boy in January. This will be their third child, though it is Heigl’s first pregnancy.

Once news broke, the couple took to social media to express their joy and excitement.

“Well I guess the cats out the bag!!!! We're so excited people!!! What an awesome journey !!! Can't wait to hold this little nugget,” Kelley captioned his post on Instagram.

The new baby boy will join sisters Naleigh, 7, and Adelaide, 4.