Twilight actress Ashley Greene pregnant and expecting first baby with husband Paul Khoury

Ashley Greene, who played Alice Cullen in the hit vampire franchise Twilight, announced the happy news on Instagram with husband Paul Khoury

Twilight actress Ashley Greene has announced that she is pregnant with her first child.

The 35-year-old, who played Alice Cullen in the hit vampire franchise, announced the happy news on Instagram with husband Paul Khoury.

She shared candid black and white photos of herself and Paul hugging while holding a scanned photo and wrote a sweet caption addressed to her unborn child.

Ashley wrote: “I love you more than I’ve ever loved anything and somehow my heart just keeps expanding to love you EVEN MORE. I can’t wait to watch you share your light, love and passion with our baby.”

The actress’ friends and fans rushed to congratulate the couple, with Kate Bosworth writing, “Ahhhhhh so excited for you!!!!”

While another commented: “GET READY FOR UNCLE MILES TO SPOIL THE HELL OUT OF THIS BABY.”

A third wrote: “OH MY GOODNESSSS I’ve been waiting for this day!!! more than excited for you two dear ones.”

“I screamed yesterday! I’m so happy for you guys love you girls,” wrote another.

Ashley and Paul wed in 2018 in front of a host of famous guests and friends including Zac Efron, Robert Pattinson and Liam Hemsworth.

Paul proposed to Ashley in December 2016 while on vacation in Australia and New Zealand.

At the time, she shared footage of the moment he dropped to one knee at the base of Bridal Veil Falls on Instagram.

She captioned the video: “This is the most beautiful moment I could have ever hoped for. You successfully made me the happiest, happiest woman alive. I can’t wait to show you my immeasurable love for the rest of our lives. #engaged #loveofmylife #futurehusband.”

He also shared the video and wrote: “I promise to put a smile on your face for the rest of our lives. You complete me in a way I didn’t even know was possible. I love you more than anything and look forward to taking this next step in life with you! #foreverlove #myfutrewife #ShesGonnaBeAKhoury.”