How many children does Alicia Vikander have? The actress details her struggle to get pregnant with husband Michael Fassbender

Alicia Vikander, 36, married Michael Fassbender, 47, on October 14, 2017, in Spain. The couple celebrated their special day in an intimate ceremony in Ibiza. Later, in 2021 and 2024, their loving family grew as they welcomed their kids—two sons.

Before giving birth to her sons, Alicia Vikander overcame a difficult phase due to her pregnancy struggles. When she was gearing up to portray the character of Virginia in The Assessment, she faced fertility woes.

In a conversation with People magazine, the Oscar-winning actress revealed the struggles she had to endure to experience motherhood. While discussing her challenges, she shared her conversation with Fleur Fortune, the 2024 movie's director, about her "struggle to get pregnant."

"That lasted for quite a long time before I had my first son."

Alicia Vikander recalled her pregnancy journey

The desire to have babies transformed into "almost like an obsession by the end" for the Tomb Raider actress. Recounting those "hard times" and the emotional rollercoaster she went through, she talked about putting pressure on herself and having "the kind of dedication" to give birth to her babies.

Recalling those hardships, she further continued,

"It was almost like an obsession by the end, which I think, after speaking to a lot of other people, is something that we all share."

Finding a connection between her journey and that of others, as well as how the concept of pregnancy has been portrayed in the movie, Alicia Vikander added,

"So I think even though, of course, this film and story is taking itself to a far extent when it comes to its imagination, it's still at its core, feelings that I think a lot of people can relate to."

Alicia Vikander spoke to The Sunday Times in 2022 and opened up about having an "extreme and painful" miscarriage. She expressed,

"We have a child now, but it took us time."

In a conversation with The Times, Alicia Vikander elaborated on her journey to becoming a mother after suffering physical pain and challenges. Similar to her personal fertility struggles, Alicia was part of The Light Between Oceans, where she and Michael played an on-screen couple struggling to welcome a child biologically.

Paralleling her and her husband's path to embracing parenthood with their movie, she shared how her miscarriage

"was so extreme, painful to go through and, of course, it made me recall making that film. That film has another meaning now."

Vikander further opened up:

"Sometimes you go through things that are tough in life and if you have an office job you can step away for a bit. But there are times that myself or colleagues have been through something and, well, I can't understand how they went on to the red carpet afterwards."

Despite choosing to keep their personal life private, she has taken every opportunity to share her battle and how she overcame difficult times during the COVID-19 lockdown to get pregnant. As per an Elle report, she shares her story to support women facing challenges in getting pregnant.