Ryan Melcher, the grandson of Hollywood icon Doris Day, has officially stepped into a new chapter of life as a parent. He and his wife, Brittney Melcher, recently introduced their newborn daughter to the world through a heartfelt Instagram post. The couple tied the knot in 2023 and were glad to announce that their baby girl, Madison Marie Melcher, was born on January 31.
Alongside sweet photos of their daughter, the proud parents expressed their overwhelming joy while also admitting to feeling exhausted yet obsessed with their little one. The announcement came just over a year after the couple’s wedding, marking yet another milestone in their journey together.
Fans react to Doris Day’s grandson’s exciting announcement
Excitement filled the comment section as fans showered the couple with love and well wishes. One admirer wrote, “How lucky are you to have TWO gorgeous girls now?! Welcome to the very best hood—parenthood!!!” Another noticed a special resemblance, saying Madison Rae is beautiful and may even look a little like her great-grandmother.
Others were excited for more baby updates too. “Sweetest little one—keep the updates coming! Congratulations, Mom & Dad!” a third person spilled. The heartwarming messages reflected the joy surrounding the newest addition to the Melcher family.
Ryan Melcher and his wife first announced they were expecting last year
Months before welcoming their daughter, Ryan and Brittney had already given fans a glimpse into their journey to parenthood. On August 26, the couple shared a black-and-white video on Instagram, revealing the exciting news. The emotional footage captured them embracing outdoors before holding up a tiny baby onesie.
Set to an instrumental version of Here Comes the Sun, the video also showed the touching reactions of their loved ones as they learned about the pregnancy. Brittney later posted a sentimental tribute on her Instagram Stories, featuring a side-by-side comparison of two special moments: one from their wedding at Lambert’s Cove Inn & Resort in Massachusetts and another of them recreating the pose but holding their baby’s scan results