
On August 1, 2023, Ileana D’Cruz welcomed her first child. A few days later, she informed her fans of the child’s name. In her first interview since giving birth, the actress, who now lives in the United States with Michael Dolan and their son, Koa Phoenix Dolan, told The Times of India that “postpartum depression is very real.” In response to the speculation surrounding her marriage, the actress stated that she can tolerate things said about her, but she is ‘not comfortable with people talking rubbish’ about her partner or her family.
Ileana D’Cruz said, “Postpartum depression is very real, and nothing can prepare you for it. I am glad that I had a good support system at home and a team of doctors who took good care of me. Topics like mom guilt are so real. I remember I was in my room, and I started crying. My partner asked me what was wrong and I told him, ‘I know it sounds really stupid, but my son is sleeping in the other room, and I am missing him’. So, there are these intense emotions you go through after having a baby. I still am going through it. I am thankful that Mike (Michael Dolan) is such an amazing partner. I don’t need to explain things to him. He makes me take a break and looks after the baby before I join in again.”
When asked if she married Michael Dolan in May 2023, as some rumours claimed, the actress said, “There’s so much speculation. Let’s just leave it at that. It is nice to have a tiny bit of mystery, right? Well, honestly, I haven’t decided how much I want to talk about this part of my life. It comes from a space where previously I talked about my relationship. I didn’t like how some people spoke about it back then. I can handle things said about me, but I am not comfortable with people talking rubbish about my partner or my family.”