Reality television star Nick Viall and his wife Natalie Joy just shared life-changing news that’s bringing hope after heartbreak.
The couple announced they’re expecting twins — a double rainbow after enduring three devastating miscarriages in 2024.
Their journey to this moment has been anything but easy, making Wednesday’s Instagram announcement all the more emotional for fans who’ve followed their story.
And their 2-year-old daughter River? She’s about to become a big sister — times two.
A Rainbow After the Storm
On February 4th, Viall, 45, and Joy, 27, shared intimate photos on Instagram that revealed Joy’s growing belly and multiple sonogram images. The former Bachelor star stood beside his wife while holding their daughter River, who wore a cream sweater with “Big Sister” emblazoned across the front.
Our rainbow babies are finally ready to join us and this time it’s TWINS 🌈🌈
The announcement represents a profound moment of joy following what Joy herself described as an incredibly difficult year. Rainbow babies — a term used for children born after pregnancy loss — carry special significance for families who’ve experienced miscarriage.
For Viall and Joy, that significance is doubled.
Three Losses in One Year
Joy’s path to this twin pregnancy was marked by repeated heartbreak. She experienced three miscarriages throughout 2024, each one taking both a physical and emotional toll.
The first loss occurred in January. The second came in March, prompting Joy to share her grief publicly with her followers.
While mourning the loss of our second baby at the beginning of this year, I quickly and very unexpectedly found out I was pregnant again. It took some time for me to accept what had happened, only to be handed another chance so easily and so fast. But eventually, I found so much happiness. We were finally in a place of complete and utter gratitude.
But then came the third miscarriage later that same month.
Opening Up About Medical Intervention
In August, Viall revealed details about Joy’s third miscarriage on their podcast The Viall Files. A week later, Joy herself posted a heartfelt statement thanking supporters for their overwhelming response.
Hi friends ❤️ Wanted to thank everyone for the love and support after sharing that we experienced our 3rd miscarriage. I took this last week to recover physically from my second D&C, lean on my people and nonstop squeezing my miracle rivvy girl.
Joy underwent two dilation and curettage procedures — commonly known as D&Cs. According to the Mayo Clinic, this procedure removes tissue from inside the uterus and is often performed after miscarriage to clear the uterine lining.
The physical recovery alone requires time. But Joy emphasized she was also working closely with trusted doctors to understand why these losses kept happening.
The Determination to Keep Trying
What stands out most in Joy’s public statements is her unwavering hope despite repeated devastation. After her second miscarriage, she posted a mirror selfie acknowledging supporters.
Spent yesterday away from my phone but overwhelmed by the love i woke up to ❤️. Thanks for hanging on with us, we’ll get our rainbow baby one day im sure of it.
That certainty — “we’ll get our rainbow baby one day” — proved prophetic, though Joy couldn’t have known twins were in her future.
After the third loss, she acknowledged the profound impact on her sense of self.
It’s going to take some time for me to feel like myself again, and honestly, I may never will, but I hope to keep y’all involved in whatever that may look like.
Why Sharing Matters
Miscarriage affects approximately 10-20% of known pregnancies, yet it remains shrouded in silence. Many people suffer losses without discussing them publicly, feeling isolated in their grief.
When public figures like Joy choose transparency, they create space for others experiencing similar pain. Her openness about working with doctors to identify underlying causes highlights an important reality: recurrent pregnancy loss often has treatable causes.
Medical evaluation after multiple miscarriages can uncover issues like:
- Hormonal imbalances affecting implantation or early development
- Uterine abnormalities that interfere with pregnancy
- Blood clotting disorders that reduce placental blood flow
- Chromosomal issues that may benefit from genetic counseling
- Immune system factors that can sometimes be managed
Joy’s statement about working with doctors she “loves and trusts” to prevent a fourth loss shows the proactive medical approach that can make a difference.
River Becomes a Big Sister
Throughout this journey, Viall and Joy have been parenting their daughter River, now 2 years old. In Joy’s August statement, she mentioned “nonstop squeezing my miracle rivvy girl” during recovery.
That gratitude for their existing child — while grieving losses and hoping for more — reflects the complex emotions many parents in similar situations experience.
Now River will transition from only child to older sister of twins, a significant change for any toddler. The announcement photo featuring her “Big Sister” sweater suggests the family is preparing her for the major adjustment ahead.
What Makes These “Rainbow Babies” Special
The term “rainbow baby” emerged from the pregnancy loss community as a symbol of hope and beauty following darkness. Just as rainbows appear after storms, these babies arrive after the devastation of miscarriage or infant loss.
For parents, rainbow babies often carry layered emotions — joy mixed with anxiety, gratitude tempered by grief for losses that came before. Pregnancy after loss frequently involves heightened worry, with every milestone feeling more precious and precarious.
That Joy and Viall are expecting two rainbow babies simultaneously adds another dimension to their story. Twin pregnancies require additional monitoring and often carry higher risks, which may create extra anxiety given their history.
Moving Forward with Hope
The couple’s announcement signals cautious optimism as they navigate this pregnancy. Their willingness to share both struggles and celebrations creates authentic connection with followers who’ve supported them through difficult times.
As Joy wrote after her second loss, she hoped to get her rainbow baby “one day.” That day has arrived — doubled.
For anyone experiencing pregnancy loss, Viall and Joy’s story offers a powerful reminder: seeking medical support, maintaining hope, and building community can make the journey less isolating. While not every story ends with twins, their openness helps normalize conversations about miscarriage that too often happen in silence.