Peppa Pig better be ready for someone else to hog the spotlight — the beloved character has a new sister.
The character’s mother welcomed a daughter, named Evie, joining big sister Peppa and brother George. The announcement was officially made May 20 on “Good Morning Britain,” but Mummy Pig couldn’t help but spread the word to TODAY.
“Hello, TODAY show,” Mummy Pig said in a prerecorded thank-you message on TODAY that was featured during PopStart.
“Thank you so much for all the kind words and support for our even bigger family. I’m so excited to send you a cute picture of the new arrival, who we’ve decided to name Evie.
“I think it’s the perfect way to introduce her to the world and make her PopStart debut. What do you think? Daddy, Peppa, George and I are so excited to begin this next chapter as a family of five. It’s going to be quite the adventure, I’m sure. Thanks again. Bye!”
Evie was a natural name for the baby, says Mummy Pig.
“It was quite a process to find the perfect name, let me tell you,” she told People. “For a while, it seemed like we might just call her ‘Baby’ forever! Oink! But Evie is a perfect fit — it was the name of my Great Aunt, and our little one’s eyes just lit up when we first suggested it, like she knew it was her name already.”
“Peppa Pig” is a popular animated British children’s series that premiered in 2004. It revolves around Peppa, her family and friends, who are often other animals. Mummy Pig also said she is doing well after delivering her third child.
“I’m feeling fantastic,” she said. “I’m so thrilled Evie is finally here, happy and healthy! I won’t say it was an easy birth, because I’m not sure such a thing exists — oink! But it was all worth it once she was snug and safe in my arms, and the family got to meet her properly.”
Mummy Pig said Evie is developing her own personality at a young age.
“It’s been an adventure already! She’s just as curious and excitable as Peppa, and as playful and funny as George,” she said. “They’re already quite the little trio! Just like Peppa, Evie loves music — no matter what is playing, she’ll jiggle and giggle along.”
Mummy Pig also said the two older siblings quickly made a connection with their little sister.
“What was a big surprise, though, was just how gentle they were with Evie straight away,” she said. “As soon as they were in the room, they were so calm and loving ... Evie couldn’t get enough of their attention, smiling and giggling away!”
