In a moment marked by both heartbreak and hope, NCIS: Los Angeles alum Eric Christian Olsen and his wife, actress and entrepreneur Sarah Wright Olsen, are embracing a new chapter in their family’s story—with a fourth baby on the way and a renewed sense of gratitude after losing their home in the recent California wildfires.
The beloved couple, who’ve long been fan favorites for their grounded love story and candid family moments, announced their pregnancy last month. The joyful news came just weeks after the two revealed the devastating loss of their Los Angeles home during one of the most destructive wildfire seasons in recent memory.
Now, as they navigate the final stretch of pregnancy and rebuild from the ashes—literally and figuratively—their recent social media posts are radiating with love, laughter, and resilience.
A Rainy Week Filled with Sunshine Moments
Over the weekend, Sarah took to Instagram to share a carousel of heartwarming family updates, offering fans a peek into what she called their “dreamy moments from our rainy week.” The series included a stunning shot of her glowing baby bump, Eric carrying one of their children in the backyard, and a sweet snapshot of the couple smiling and embracing at a cozy bowling alley date night.
“Dreamy moments from our rainy week,” Sarah captioned the post. “A soft place to land… ice cream girls day… bowling date night… fav coffee… cuddles with dada. The growing belly. Not in that order.”
In the photos, Sarah—radiant in her natural beauty—showed off her bump in a fitted dress, while Eric, 47, looked every bit the doting dad and husband, wrapping her in a warm embrace and beaming in candid family snapshots.
Fans were quick to flood the comments section with praise and love. One admirer wrote: “Look at you! The embodiment of lovely! I’m so happy for you and Eric. Joyful family. May it always be so.” Even Eric’s NCIS: LA co-star—and sister-in-law—Daniela Ruah couldn’t resist chiming in, commenting simply: “Heaven!”
From Tragedy to Togetherness
The past few months have been anything but easy for the Olsens. In February, the couple revealed that their home had been destroyed in the wildfire crisis that swept through parts of Los Angeles. But in true Olsen fashion, their response was rooted in community, gratitude, and grace.
Eric previously opened up about the harrowing experience in an emotional Instagram post, thanking friends, family, and even strangers who had extended kindness during their time of need. Among them: his brother David Paul Olsen and Daniela Ruah, who welcomed the displaced family—and their pets—into their own home without hesitation.
“We lost our home. But we gained a powerful reminder of how beautiful the human spirit can be,” Eric wrote. “My brother and sister-in-law took in six extra adults, five kids, and three dogs (two of which wanted to murder the others) with such effortless grace.”
A Love Story 19 Years in the Making
Sarah and Eric’s love story is the stuff of Hollywood fairy tales—without the drama. The couple met on the set of Fox’s The Loop in 2006, got engaged during a romantic vacation in Mexico in 2011, and tied the knot the following year in picturesque Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
In the years since, they’ve built not just a family but an empire of love and creativity. Sarah is the co-founder of the wellness brand BAEO, the lifestyle site Your Zen Mama, and the author of Zen Mamas. Eric, while best known for his decade-long portrayal of LAPD Detective Marty Deeks on NCIS: LA, has stepped into producing, most recently executive producing the reboot of Matlock, starring Kathy Bates.
Their children—Wyatt, 11, Esme Olivia, 8, and Winter Story, 4—have been a central part of the couple’s joy and strength, and baby number four is already being welcomed with open hearts.
“We Timed This Nugget Perfectly”
When announcing their pregnancy in February, Eric posted a cheeky but tender photo showing his wife’s growing bump beside his smiling face. The caption read: “We timed this little nugget peeeeeerfectly.”
But beneath the humor, the timing of the pregnancy also symbolizes a fresh beginning—proof that even in the wake of loss, life finds a way to bloom.
As fans continue to follow their journey, the Olsens serve as a reminder of what it means to weather life’s storms—literal and figurative—with grace, laughter, and unwavering love.
