Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · August 30, 2025 · Entertainment

Riley Keough Sparks Speculation: Baby in Arms at Venice Airport!

Riley Keough, 36, shocked her fans when she was seen carrying a baby while joined by her husband and three-year-old daughter Tupelo at the Venice airport on Friday. She is only known to have one child

RILEY KEOUGH STEALS THE SHOW IN VENICE: ACTRESS SPOTTED WITH BABY AND FAMILY AT MARCO POLO AIRPORT!

In a shocking turn of events, Riley Keough left fans scrambling for answers when she was spotted carrying a baby while leaving Venice's Marco Polo Airport with her husband and their adorable three-year-old daughter Tupelo. The 36-year-old actress, who recently premiered her new film "Jay Kelly" at the Venice Film Festival, looked effortlessly cool in a baggy brown velvet jacket paired with flared black pants. But what really caught our attention was the mystery baby she held so tenderly!

The "Zola" star's representatives have yet to comment on the surprise sighting, leaving fans and paparazzi alike wondering about the identity of the new little bundle of joy. TheScholarlyNote.com reached out to Keough's team for a statement, but as of now, there's been no confirmation on who this tiny tot belongs to.

She carried the unidentified baby while wearing a casual brown velvet jacket with black pants and a black quilted Chanel handbag. Her husband Ben Smith-Petersen carried their daughter Tupelo

While Riley looked like she was rocking the mom-of-three vibe with ease, her husband Ben Smith-Petersen opted for a sportier look with a purple graphic T-shirt and black North Face shorts. The stuntman-turned-husband paired his outfit with a purple baseball cap and a black backpack, making him almost as stylish as his wife! Their daughter Tupelo, on the other hand, was dressed in a thick purple ribbed sweater and matching pink pants – talk about adorable!

The couple's journey together began around 2012 during the filming of "Mad Max: Fury Road," where Riley played the role of Capable, one of Immortan Joe's five slave wives. Ben proposed to her in 2014, and they tied the knot the following year in a beautiful ceremony held in Napa, California.

Fast-forward to August 2022, when Tupelo joined the family – but it wasn't until January 2023 that Riley publicly mentioned her daughter during her heart-wrenching eulogy for her late mother Lisa Marie Presley. In an emotional speech, she shared about her experience as a new mom and the love she has for her little girl.

The couple met while filming Mad Max: Fury Road in 2012. Riley got engaged to the stunt man in 2014 and they married in February 2015 in California. They welcomed their daughter in August 2022 via a surrogate to avoid complications from Riley's Lyme disease diagnosis; seen in January 2024 in Beverly Hills

But here's what you might not know: Riley had chosen to carry Tupelo via surrogate due to her diagnosis with Lyme disease. "I think it's a very cool, selfless, and incredible act that these women do to help other people," she said in an interview with Vanity Fair. When asked about her decision, she clarified, "I can carry children, but it felt like the best choice for what I had going on physically with the autoimmune stuff."

The Keoughs tend to keep a low profile when they're not promoting their projects, making this rare sighting all the more exciting! Speaking of projects, Riley's new film "Jay Kelly" is generating buzz among A-listers and critics alike. The movie follows George Clooney as he navigates his past choices and regrets on a European trip with his manager (played by Adam Sandler). With an impressive ensemble including Laura Dern, Billy Crudup, Jim Broadbent, Patrick Wilson, Greta Gerwig, Isla Fisher, and more, this film is sure to be a hit!

"Jay Kelly" boasts an impressive 85% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with critics praising the film's emotional depth and stunning performances. We can't wait to see what other projects Riley has in store for us!

Her new film Jay Kelly attracted a bevy of A-listers to the red carpet at the Venice Film Festival on Thursday evening

It stars George Clooney as the title character, a famous actor, along with Adam Sandler, Laura Dern, Billy Crudup and many others; still from Jay Kelly

Riley joined Clooney, Sandler and costar and co-writer Emily Mortimer on the red carpet in Venice on Thursday evening