Quentin Tarantinois going to be a dad!

The acclaimed filmmaker, 56, is expecting his first child with wife Daniella.

The writer-director met Daniella, who is the daughter of Israeli singer and songwriter Tzvika Pick, in 2009 while promoting his filmInglorious Basterds. The pair got engaged in June 2017, after dating for about a year.

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Quentin Tarantino Expecting a Baby

Tarantino and Daniellatied the knotin an intimate ceremony in Los Angeles in November 2018.

Danielle wore a white dress, white veil with a sweetheart neckline and tiara while Tarantino looked dapper in a black suit. The couple posed in front of a dramatic wall of white flowers.

The couple hostedan engagement partyon September 2017 in New York City that served as aPulp Fictioncast reunion, with a guest list includingBruce Willis,Samuel L. JacksonandUma Thurman.

The director has never been married, previously explaining that work monopolizes his time.

Just days before the wedding, Tarantino wrapped filmingOnce Upon A Time in Hollywood.

The director’s latest filmopened in theaters last month to $40 million from 3,659 North American theaters during the weekend, according toVariety,marking a career-best for Tarantino.

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Once Upon A Time In Hollywood Cannes

The film — which starsBrad Pitt,Leonardo DiCaprioandMargot Robbie— earned $16.8 million on its opening day — another record for Tarantino.

Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, which is set in an alternate timeline in 1960’s Los Angeles, has also earned early Oscar buzz. The star-studded cast includesDakota Fanning,Al Pacino,Timothy Olyphant, and the lateLuke Perry.

source: people.com