December 6th 2024.
For four years, Olympia Valance graced our screens as Paige Smith on the popular Australian soap Neighbours. However, her latest role is that of a proud mother to a beautiful baby boy. The 31-year-old actress, who played Paige from 2014, announced her pregnancy on Instagram in August, sharing with her followers that it had been a tough journey to get to this point.
After four years of struggling with infertility, including the heartbreaking loss of twins, Olympia kept her pregnancy a secret for five and a half months. She wanted to be sure that this wasn't just a dream before sharing the news with the world. In an emotional post, she expressed her gratitude to her partner, AFL star Thomas Bellchambers, and all those who supported her during the darkest days.
Finally, on December 3rd, Olympia and Thomas welcomed their son, Billy Bellchambers, into the world. The proud mom couldn't contain her excitement and shared an adorable picture of their little bundle of joy on Instagram. Her former Neighbours co-stars were quick to congratulate her, including Melissa Bell, who played Lucy Robinson, and Bonnie Anderson, who portrayed Bea Nilsson.
Even Coronation Street and Emmerdale stars, Ryan Thomas and Sheree Murphy, who had brief guest appearances on Neighbours, sent their well wishes to the new parents. It's clear that Olympia's talent and kind nature have left a lasting impression on her colleagues.
During her time on Neighbours, Olympia's character Paige was involved in several high-profile storylines. She reunited with her estranged parents, Brad Willis and Lauren Turner, and had romantic relationships with Mark Brennan and Father Jack Callahan, who later fathered her child. Interestingly, her real-life half-sister, Holly Valance, also had a stint on the show as Felicity Scully.
Speaking of Holly, the former Neighbours star made headlines earlier this year for her political views and her praise for former US President Donald Trump. Olympia admitted that she was taken aback by her sister's statements and wanted to make it clear that they do not share the same beliefs. Holly, who is married to British billionaire Nick Candy, also shared her journey from being a left-leaning person to a right-wing one on a podcast.
With her new role as a mother, Olympia is focused on her family and enjoying this precious time with her newborn son. And as for her character Paige, she may have left Ramsay Street in 2018, but her impact on Neighbours and its devoted fans will always be remembered.
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