Francesca Farago and her fiancé, Jesse Sullivan, have just become parents to fraternal twins, Poetry Lucia and Locket Romance, born on November 11, 2024. After months of anticipation, the couple is overjoyed to share their newest chapter with the world. The twins’ arrival marks a beautiful milestone in their journey, which has been filled with love, public milestones, and shared moments of joy, from their engagement to their IVF process. Let’s dive into their inspiring story.
Meet francesca farago: reality star, influencer, and new mom
Francesca Farago rose to fame as a star of Netflix’s Too Hot to Handle (2020) and quickly became a social media sensation. Known for her bold personality and striking beauty, Francesca has worked with major brands like Fashion Nova, Misha Swim, and Revolve. With over 6 million followers on Instagram by 2024, Francesca has transformed from a reality TV star to a model, influencer, and entrepreneur. But now, she’s adding another role to her resume — mom!
Meet jesse sullivan: advocate, father, and fiancé
Jesse Sullivan is a well-known TikTok influencer and LGBTQ+ rights advocate, who has shared his journey as a transgender man with millions of followers. Before his relationship with Francesca, Jesse already had a large TikTok following where he shared his experiences of fatherhood and transition. He is also a dad to Arlo, his son from a previous relationship, making him a loving father before becoming a father of two with Francesca.
Their love story: from zoom to romance
Francesca and Jesse's relationship began unexpectedly but instantly sparked. They first met over Zoom when Francesca interviewed Jesse for a TikTok pride event. There was an immediate connection, with Francesca describing their attraction as "instant" and their chemistry undeniable. After their first meeting, Francesca couldn't stop thinking about him, even telling her friends she’d found her new boyfriend.
They started dating shortly after Francesca wrapped filming for Perfect Match and made their relationship public at Coachella in April 2022.
Getting engaged: a magical proposal
On April 28, 2023, Jesse popped the question, proposing to Francesca with an elaborate, candle-lit orchestra surrounding them. The romantic proposal marked the beginning of their wedding planning journey, though the couple had some decisions to make.
We debated whether to go big or not for the wedding, but ultimately, we decided to go huge!- Francesca Farago
“We debated whether to go big or not for the wedding, but ultimately, we decided to go huge,” Francesca shared. In 2023, the couple was choosing between a wedding in Italy or Catalina Island, California, both of which offered special meaning to them and their families.
A change in plans: from wedding planning to babies first
While planning their wedding, Francesca and Jesse found themselves facing some hurdles and decided to take a different route — starting a family. "Wedding planning was really hard, and we just kind of got discouraged," Francesca explained. "So, one day we looked at each other and said, 'Should we just do babies first?'"
And so, the couple transitioned from wedding planning to pursuing IVF, which they documented on their social media platforms. Their followers were right there with them every step of the way, watching their journey unfold.
Ivf journey: from eggs to embryos
Francesca and Jesse were open about their IVF process, sharing their experiences from egg retrieval to embryo transfer. In an August 2023 TikTok Q&A, they explained that they used Francesca’s embryos for the first pregnancy, while Sullivan’s embryos would be used for a future pregnancy. The couple also decided to keep the identity of their sperm donor private.
The couple's transparency about their IVF journey helped normalize and bring awareness to the struggles and triumphs of assisted reproduction.
Welcoming twins: poetry and locket
On November 11, 2024, Francesca gave birth to twins, Poetry Lucia and Locket Romance. The babies arrived via emergency C-section at 36 weeks. Francesca and Jesse shared the joy of their babies’ birth on social media, with Jesse expressing his excitement, “They’re perfect. They’re healthy. They’re freaking adorable.”
They’re perfect. They’re healthy. They’re freaking adorable.- Jesse Sullivan
Their twin daughters have unique names that reflect the couple’s creative and heartfelt approach to parenting: Poetry Lucia and Locket Romance.
The future: parenthood and a wedding to remember
Francesca and Jesse’s love story has captured the hearts of millions. From their whirlwind romance to their growing family, they’ve shown that love, patience, and a sense of humor go a long way. As they continue their journey through parenthood and eventually plan their dream wedding, one thing is certain: their future is as bright as ever.
With a growing family, a wedding on the horizon, and millions of fans cheering them on, Francesca and Jesse’s love story is just getting started. As Francesca and Jesse continue to build their family, we’re looking forward to seeing their wedding unfold. With the love and connection they share, it’s sure to be a day as meaningful and memorable as their journey together. We can’t wait to see what’s next for this amazing couple!
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