What started as tears of fear when Rosemary Zimu found out she was pregnant quickly turned into tears of joy, ushering her into the most beautiful season of her life.

“I’m actually having such a great time with this pregnancy, simply because I am taking it one step at a time and not allowing my fears to overshadow my future,” she shares with obvious excitement.

 

This shift in perspective allowed her to embrace the responsibility with gratitude, making her pregnancy a blissful experience while giving her a renewed sense of purpose.

 

“I had my life planned out—advance my career, get married, and then, at 35 or older, start thinking about children. So, when I found out I was pregnant, I was shocked. I immediately went down on my knees to pray, and an overwhelming sense of gratitude filled my heart,” she says, marking the moment she fully embraced her journey into motherhood.

 

The star, who has given stellar performances in globally recognised productions such as Savage Beauty and Happiness Is, describes the journey thus far as blissful, with only her sleeping patterns changing and maybe her skin—but overall, the journey has brought her closer to herself, reshaping her outlook on life.

 

Rooted in Love & Legacy

Looking back at her own upbringing, Rosemary finds strength in the love that surrounded her. Raised by a village—her aunts, uncles, grandparents, and two sets of parents—she experienced the power of a strong family unit.

 

“Most of my childhood was spent with my grandparents. They were together for over 54 years before they passed. That kind of lifelong love is inspiring to me, and because of it, I’ve always wanted to be with someone for the long haul.”

 

Her grandparents instilled values of love and freedom, shaping the way she hopes to parent. “They raised us with love and allowed each of us to be who we wanted to be. That’s something I really want for my children.”

 

 

While her grandparents nurtured her creativity, her parents instilled structure and discipline. “My mom and dad [referring to her second mom] were very strict,” she laughs. “But they showed me real-life lessons that shaped me. My mom and stepdad, on the other hand, were more laid-back. That balance shaped me into the woman I am today—full of love and a strong sense of self. That’s exactly the kind of child I hope to raise.”

 

A Village for Her Child

As someone raised by a community, she deeply values the presence of her fiancé throughout her pregnancy.

 

“I don’t just want a community; I need a community for my child. But I also need them to know that it’s okay to disagree with how elders see the world—it’s okay to carve your own path, as long as it’s anchored in respect.”

 

She lights up when speaking about her fiancé’s unwavering support.

“He’s made this whole journey so pleasant. It’s the little things—when I wake up feeling too heavy to get up, he’ll massage my feet, help me up, or make breakfast. He makes sure I’m not doing any strenuous activities. Those little things mean everything.”

 

“We are very different people, but our common ground is to never lose God. I’d like to think I’m the funnier parent,” she says, laughing. “But I have no doubt he’ll be the fun parent.”

 

Having more children is definitely in their plans—as Rosemary often speaks about children in the plural rather than just one.

 

Despite stepping into this new role, she is determined to hold onto who she is. “I am so intentional about not letting motherhood change me too much. The essence of who I am, my dreams, my goals. Motherhood might be a new chapter, but it doesn’t mean losing myself—it’s about evolving while staying true to who I am,” she said.