Former child stars turned husband and wife, Alexa Vega and Carlos Pena, have shared some heartbreaking news.
On April 15, Alexa and Carlos shared a joint statement announcing their daughter, Indy, was stillborn. “There are never the right words to say when it comes to loss,” the couple began their statement shared on Instagram.
“After a beautiful and peaceful delivery our daughter ‘Indy’ was born at rest. It has been a painful journey. But in the pain we have found peace. God continues to comfort and hold us in his arms,” they continued.Alexa and Carlos wrote that it has been the prayers they’ve received from within their support system “have been so sustaining in this difficult season.” Adding that their daughter “has already changed our lives in so many ways.”
Indy was the couple’s fourth child. “She was absolutely beautiful. And look just like daddy. Dark hair and all.”
“Grief has come to us in waves. Moments of feeling blessed by just getting a moment with her.”
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Alexa PenaVega Jokes It ‘Should Be Illegal’ for Husband Carlos PenaVega to Be So ‘Hot’ in Fun Birthday Tribute
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Alexa PenaVega is one proud wife!
On Thursday, Aug. 15, the actress, 35, marked her husband Carlos PenaVega’s 35th birthday by penning a loving tribute to him on Instagram, where she gushed, “First of all it should be illegal to be this hot!!! 🔥🔥🔥.”
“But on a whole other note …. ITS YOUR B I R T H D A Y!!! Gahhhhhhh I’m so excited for you. I’m so excited for this season God has brought you into. He has been so gracious and so good!!! And you have been so wonderful and obedient!! While we don’t do things for the praise of others… I am so excited that people are finally going to see all your hard work payed off,” Alexa wrote.
The tribute featured various photos of the Big Time Rush star modeling multiple pieces of clothing.
His wife, with whom he celebrated 10 years of marriage in January, continued to reflect on their time together by writing, “I know 34 stretched us as a family.”
“Watching you navigate grief while continuing to be an excellent father…a loving and present husband… and a giving friend has been such an inspiration,” she wrote, referencing the stillborn birth of their daughter Indy in April.
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“And now today you enter a new season! 35 is going to be your best year yet,” continued Alexa. “The beginning of the greatest years to come! Praying for extra wisdom. Extra strength. A closeness to God like never before and of course SO MUCH JOY. #justthebeginning #They DontKnowWhatsComing 🥰💃🏼♥️.”
The comment section was filled with various congratulatory messages from individuals like Danica McKellar, who wrote, “Happy birthday!! 😍,” and David Del Rio, who quipped, “Arrest him on grounds of 🔥🔥🔥.”
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Earlier this week, the actor reflected on how prioritizing family has changed his life.
“These are the days 🙂 ok so our biggest takeaway from church this weekend is how important it is to cast vision for your family or anything you’re doing – and be aligned with your identity, values and beliefs. Making decisions will be so much easier,” he wrote next to photos of him and his loved ones on Instagram.
“I believe that without that alignment…it simply won’t work. Money can only keep the train running for so long,” his caption continued.
Alexa and Carlos PenaVega Make 1st Red Carpet Appearance Since Daughter’s Stillbirth
The couple made a red carpet appearance on Wednesday, May 22, to celebrate the release of their romantic comedy, which is streaming on Great American Pure Flix. Alexa, 35, donned a floral jumpsuit and wore her hair in loose curls while Carlos, 34, rocked a light blue jean jacket and vans. The pair headline the film, which follows the story of a lawyer who becomes the sole guardian of his brother’s kids.
Alexa and Carlos’ outing marks their first red carpet appearance since they announced the stillbirth of their daughter Indy. “There are never the right words to say when it comes to loss,” the couple shared via Instagram in April. “After a beautiful and peaceful delivery, our daughter ‘Indy’ was born at rest. It has been a painful journey. But in the pain we have found peace.”
They continued, “Grief has come to us in waves. Moments of feeling absolutely gutted … then moments of feeling blessed by just getting a moment with her.”
The pair, who share sons Ocean, 7, and Kingston, 4, and daughter Rio, 2, have been candid about the impact of their loss, with Alexa providing an emotional update earlier this month.
“Losing Indy was very hard, and then right after losing her, my health declined a lot, and nobody could figure out what was wrong. And it was a very hard season for all of us to navigate, but I don’t think I’ve ever surrendered in this way to God in my life,” she said in an Instagram video on May 15.
Alexa added that her relationship with her family “has never been stronger” despite their recent hardship. “My faith has never been stronger. My marriage has never been stronger,” she continued. “Our life, her life, was so purposeful in just that short, little bit that we had with her. And while she may not have taken a breath here on Earth, she did not go without purpose.”
The actors, who wed in 2014, previously opened up to Us Weekly about the different ways partners experience the changes brought on by pregnancy. “She’s my best friend. So, I always say, ‘Listen, a nine-month pregnancy is tough on wives, but it’s definitely tough on the husband,” Carlos exclusively shared in November 2023. “You lose your best friend. And then not only in those nine months but after those nine months, she’s still gone for a little bit.”
Alexa agreed with her husband’s comments, adding, “A lot of women are like, ‘I don’t care, whatever. I’m like, ‘No, he really does have to give up a lot.’ Husbands do have to give up a lot.”
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