Caterina Murino, best known for her role in Casino Royale, is preparing for an exciting new chapter—motherhood. The 47-year-old actress revealed in an interview with Gala magazine that she and her partner, Édouard Rigaud, are expecting a baby boy this summer.

Murino candidly shared her journey to pregnancy, acknowledging the challenges she faced. "At my age, I had to ask medicine to help nature," she told Gala, as translated by People. "You don’t always decide when the right time to become a mother comes."

Her path to motherhood included IVF treatments and two heartbreaking miscarriages before this successful pregnancy. Fortunately, Murino has been feeling well throughout, with no major discomforts like gestational diabetes or insomnia. While the couple has already chosen an Italian name for their son, they’re keeping it under wraps for now.

The actress announced her pregnancy on Instagram on July 4, thanking Gala and her team for their support during the photoshoot. Two days later, she shared another glimpse of her baby bump in a shoot with Le magazine 30 Millions d’amis, using the opportunity to advocate for responsible pet ownership.

"When you decide to adopt an animal, keep in mind that it's forever!" she wrote. "There are no excuses—vacations, allergies, pregnancies, or moving. An animal is not a teddy bear; it’s a lifelong commitment!"

Murino’s story is one of perseverance and joy, proving that motherhood can arrive in its own perfect time.