AceShowbiz - Cecily Strong, former cast member of "Saturday Night Live (SNL)", has taken to Instagram to share some joyful news: she is pregnant with her first child. The 40-year-old comedian announced her pregnancy with a touching post, revealing a significant chapter of her life while also voicing concerns over reproductive rights in the United States.

In a heartfelt post dated November 1 (Friday), Strong expressed her happiness regarding her pregnancy achieved through IVF, stating, "A couple years ago I did a piece on SNL as Goober the Clown who had an abortion the day before her 23rd birthday. I'm happy to report that same clown is now very happily pregnant from IVF at 40." She included a photo of herself wearing a shirt that reads, "pregnant pro-choice proud," and hinted she's expecting a girl, referring to the baby as "little miss thing."

Strong's engagement to her longtime partner Jack was revealed earlier this year in March. The couple has been together for several years before Jack proposed in December 2023. Despite keeping many details of her relationship private, Strong shared a humorous recount of the proposal during an appearance on "Late Night with Seth Meyers".

In addition to her joyous news, Strong used her post to discuss her anxiety surrounding the upcoming elections and the potential impact on reproductive healthcare. She highlighted the Project 2025 blueprint, which proposes banning drugs used in medication abortions, and emphasized the importance of voting to protect reproductive rights.

"It's kind of insane and scary to disclose all of this. But for me- it's much scarier to think about what could happen after Tuesday's election," she wrote. She expressed her gratitude for living in a state where she can receive necessary healthcare but warned that a national ban could endanger many across the U.S. "The Supreme Court has already decided it's ok to let some of us die depending on our geography," Strong added.

Strong's advocacy for reproductive rights stems from her personal experiences, including the waiting rooms she has been in while seeking various reproductive health services. She recalled seeing women with diverse emotions and emphasized the importance of supporting and protecting the ability of women to make their own choices. "Let's all please vote to protect and uplift and support all of us that share or have shared those waiting rooms together. And for the future ones like the little miss thing I'm really really hopeful I'll get to meet next spring," she concluded.

Strong's announcement has garnered support from her former "SNL" co-stars, including Ego Nwodim and Aidy Bryant, who left heartfelt messages in the comments. Strong's courage to share her story underscores the complex interplay between personal joy and societal advocacy, resonating deeply with many as she embraces this new chapter of her life.