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PHOTOS: Finesse Mitchell and Wife's Pregnancy Photoshoot

Actor Finesse Mitchell and his wife, Adris, have been happily married for two and a half years. They shared exclusive pics from their pregnancy photoshoot with ESSENCE. Funnily enough, it was the day before Adris gave birth! Check out the beautiful baby bump and their birth story right here. 
By Essence · Updated October 27, 2020
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Finesse and Adris: A Baby Story

ESSENCE: When is the baby due?

Finesse: Arrived today (February 18, 2015) at 8:37 am.

PHOTOS: Finesse Mitchell and Wife's Pregnancy Photoshoot
Chad Finley Photography
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Finesse and Adris: A Baby Story

ESSENCE: Do you know the sex of the baby?

Finesse: Baby girl, Elle Kate Mitchell. 7 lbs 8oz  (named after Adris’s Dad, El DeBarge,  and my Mom, Lauta Kate Mitchell)

PHOTOS: Finesse Mitchell and Wife's Pregnancy Photoshoot
Chad Finley Photography
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Finesse and Adris’ Baby Story

ESSENCE: Is this your first child?    

Finesse: Yes, this is my and Adris’ first child. And she’s a stunner!

PHOTOS: Finesse Mitchell and Wife's Pregnancy Photoshoot
Chad Finley Photography
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Finesse and Adris: A Baby Story

ESSENCE: What are you most looking forward to about being a dad?  

Finesse: Reminding my daughter everyday as she grows up that she can always come to Daddy for ANYTHING! Especially laughter!  (But money will be decided on a case by case basis. Lol).

PHOTOS: Finesse Mitchell and Wife's Pregnancy Photoshoot
Chad Finley Photography