Ashley Benson pregnant: Pretty Little Liars star expecting first baby with oil heir fiancé Brandon Davis

Ashley Benson is pregnant!

The Pretty Little Liars star, 33, is expecting her first baby with 44-year-old fiancé Brandon Davis.

The couple appeared to be joyful while adding baby essentials to their registry at the Babylist Beverly Hills Showroom on Tuesday, an event that was heavily photographed as they posed for the cameras.

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Last month, prior to confirmation, a source claimed to US Weekly that the actress was pregnant, with a second source claiming that the star “always wanted to be a mum”.

“She’s around the four month [mark] and so excited to be a mum, she’s been eating really well and taking care of her body,” one source told the outlet. “Ashley’s family is also thrilled for her.”

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The second insider added that Benson’s pregnancy “was not a surprise”.

“She wanted to start a family with Brandon. It was something that was extremely important to him and was vocalised from the very beginning,” the second source explained.

“She initially wasn’t expecting to have kids at this time in her life but that changed after falling so deeply in love with him.”

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Speculation of a romance between Benson and Davis was sparked in January, when the couple was spotted at a Los Angeles Lakers game together.

Several months later, Benson announced their relationship on Instagram, posting a snap of the duo attending a wedding together in June.

“Had the most amazing time celebrating the two of you … what a beautiful wedding 🖤🖤,” Benson gushed while sharing a photo of her and Brandon holding hands.

A month later, the socialite got down on one knee.

“My best frienddddd. I love you,” Benson wrote via her Instagram Story in July, flashing her engagement ring.

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Davis, 44, is the grandson of late oil tycoon Marvin Davis – a businessman who once owned 20th Century Fox and acquired major companies and brands in his time such as Davis Petroleum, the Pebble Beach Corporation, the Beverly Hills Hotel, and the Aspen Skiing Company.

In 2004, when Marvin died, he was sitting on a $US6 billion (approx. $9.3 billion) fortune, per Celebrity Net Worth, which was reportedly passed down and split among Davis and his four siblings including: Isabella Rickel, Mariella Rickel, the late Jason Davis, and Alexander Davis.

According to the same site, the most recent estimate of Davis’ net worth reveals that the star is worth $US50 million (approx. $77.7 million).

The Hollywood socialite established social success of his own, making headlines for his star-studded interactions having dated many celebrities including, actress Mischa Barton.