American Idol alum and The Bold Type star Katie Stevens and her husband, musician Paul DiGiovanni, have confirmed the arrival of their first child. The couple announced on Monday, March 20, that they welcomed a baby girl in late February.
Their daughter, Rome, was born on Thursday, Feb. 23. Katie shared the news on social media with a gallery of photos and the simple caption: “She’s here 2.23.23. Our sweet Rome, we are so in love with you.” The announcement was met with congratulations from fans and colleagues across the entertainment industry.
Katie and Paul revealed Katie’s pregnancy publicly at the CMA Awards in November, where she appeared in a periwinkle blue Pamella Roland gown and proudly showed her baby bump. Paul DiGiovanni, known for his work as a guitarist with the band Boys Like Girls, is also an accomplished songwriter and producer. He received a CMA Single of the Year nomination for his contribution to “Buy Dirt,” recorded by Jordan Davis and Luke Bryan.
Katie and Paul married in 2019 after nearly six years together, a relationship that began with a memorable first date more than five years before their wedding. Katie told People that early on she felt certain Paul would be her husband, explaining that he has consistently made her feel loved and supported. Their long-standing partnership and shared creativity have been part of their public story ever since.
Katie landed on American Idol at age 16
Katie Stevens began performing at a very young age, singing and appearing on stage from around age three. Her early dedication led her to audition for American Idol in Boston in August 2009, when she was 16. For that audition she sang “At Last” and impressed the judges—one of whom was guest judge Victoria Beckham—earning advancement to Hollywood. Judge Kara DioGuardi praised her as one of the most talented 16-year-olds she had seen. Katie ultimately finished in ninth place on the show, but the exposure helped launch her career in television and music.
Following American Idol, Katie pursued acting alongside her music. She played the role of Karma on the MTV comedy series Faking It, which ran for three seasons. Later, she starred on Freeform’s drama The Bold Type, which concluded after five seasons in 2021. Her performances on screen and her musical background have kept her in the public eye, earning her a dedicated fan base that welcomed the news of her growing family.
This new chapter—becoming parents to baby Rome—marks a milestone for the couple, who have balanced creative careers with their personal life. Fans of Katie’s acting and singing, as well as listeners familiar with Paul’s work in the music industry, have expressed excitement for the family’s future. As Katie and Paul adapt to life with a newborn, they join many public figures whose personal milestones draw warm attention from audiences who have followed their careers for years.
For readers following celebrity news and entertainment updates, Katie Stevens’ transition into motherhood follows a trajectory that began with early musical training, national television exposure on American Idol, and continued success in scripted television. Paul DiGiovanni’s background as a guitarist, songwriter, and producer complements Katie’s artistic pursuits, making their partnership both personal and professional. The announcement of baby Rome’s arrival is the latest chapter in their ongoing story together.