Debby Ryan is celebrating more than a baby bump. On November 10, the Insatiable star shared a serene set of maternity photos captured among towering trees, pairing the imagery with a moving tribute to the family members who helped bring the moment to life.
The actor, who is expecting her first child with husband Josh Dun of Twenty One Pilots, used the peaceful, nature-forward shoot to underline how this new chapter has deepened her roots. The post radiates joy — and gratitude — as much as it showcases the glow of pregnancy.
A family-crafted photoshoot in the woods
Ryan credited the creative vision to her brother, producer Chase Ryan, and his wife, Sarah Shaw, explaining that the session was both personal and collaborative. "My big brother creates really special images, and ever since we were lil kids, he’d always let me play," she wrote, tying the concept back to shared childhood adventures that unfolded under a leafy canopy.
That connection to place guided the new photos, too. "We could create whole worlds in the woods. Now we’re grown and we’ve built worlds and families of our own, but they still overlap — we live in the same town again, different woods this time, but we still wander, all together now," Ryan added, framing the session as a continuation of a lifelong story.
The shoot was a true family affair behind the lens. "He gave me a sister and one of my very best friends, and she’s also talented at capturing moments beautifully — he took the digitals, she took the film photos," Ryan shared, noting the mix of formats that gave the gallery its warmth and texture.
Chase and Sarah’s connection to the outdoors has its own history. When they announced they were expecting a daughter in March 2023, they marked the milestone with a similar woodsy shoot, making Ryan’s latest post feel like part of a family tradition — one that’s now expanding to include her and Dun’s child.
Building a bigger village
Ryan reflected on how becoming an aunt helped prepare her for parenthood and reframe what matters. "They made me and Joshua an aunt and uncle, and watching them become parents changed me," she wrote. "Now it’s wild that our kids are going to have the same age difference we do."
That perspective extends to the ripple effect of a new baby in a tight-knit family. "Making Joshua’s parents grandparents, making his sisters aunts and his brother an uncle, giving my parents a grandkid and my niece a cousin — and returning the favor for Chase and Sarah — these are among the greatest honors I’ve been feeling along this journey," Ryan continued, stressing how each relationship is reshaped in joyful ways.
She punctuated the sentiment with a playful nod to her husband: "Don’t get me started on Josh." The line reads like a smile: a promise of more to say about Dun’s support and excitement, without giving away everything just yet.
From reveal to an outpouring of support
Ryan, 32, and Dun announced their pregnancy on September 7 with a joint Instagram post captioned, "dun&dun + one." The minimalist reveal quickly drew congratulations from fans and peers across music and entertainment, signaling just how many people have been rooting for the couple.
Well-wishers filled the comments. Singer Hayley Kiyoko wrote, "so happy for you guys!!!" Aly & AJ’s AJ Michalka echoed the excitement with, "so happy for you guys," while designer Betsey Johnson chimed in with a stream of pink hearts. The responses mirrored the post’s tone: upbeat, affectionate, and celebratory.
In the time since, Ryan has been selective but thoughtful about what she shares, balancing intimate glimpses with the privacy that often keeps meaningful moments intact. As an actor who rose to prominence with Disney Channel projects and later headlined Netflix’s Insatiable, Ryan’s audience spans multiple eras of viewers. Dun, meanwhile, has cultivated a passionate global fanbase through Twenty One Pilots, whose genre-blending sound connects deeply with listeners — a cultural overlap that makes the couple’s news resonate even wider.
The new photos underscore that resonance without veering into spectacle. Instead of a high-gloss studio shoot, Ryan chose a setting that complements her text: a quiet, communal space where memory and imagination meet. The woods become both backdrop and metaphor — a place for wandering, for returning, and for starting again.
As her caption draws to a close, Ryan shifts from nostalgia to gratitude, acknowledging the journey that led here and the support surrounding her. "It’s been a road to this point, and there’s still miles to go, but I’m just really grateful to be sharing it, in all the big and small ways," she wrote. "I couldn’t have imagined this depth of support and warmth — and that’s on family."
It’s a fitting button on a post that blends personal history with present-tense joy. The gallery glows, yes, but it’s the words that deepen the image: a reminder that the best portraits aren’t just seen — they’re felt, shaped by the people who stand both in front of and behind the camera.
With a little one on the way and a village already forming, Ryan and Dun’s next chapter looks as grounded as it is exciting. For now, the star is letting the trees do what trees do: hold the moment steady while the story grows.
