Actress Kawaguchi Haruna, 31, and Japan national-team footballer Itakura Ko, 29, have married and are expecting their first child, the couple announced on August 2.
Kawaguchi appeared on September 7 at a preview screening of her starring film, "Mama ga Mou Kono Sekai ni Inakute mo: Watashi no Inochi no Nikki," her first public appearance since the announcement. Online commenters noted her figure and called her a "cute mom," and the appearance drew wide attention.
A photo of the actress and a baby draws replies
On November 2, Kawaguchi's manager posted on Instagram a set of behind-the-scenes photos from the film showing Kawaguchi smiling at a baby, writing that they were the manager's favorites.
Fans responded with comments calling her gaze gentle and beautiful, with one writing, "That's a mother's face." The post was reported by ABEMA NEWS.