Former Skins actress Kaya Scodelario, 24, has announced that she is pregnant with her first child by husband Benjamin Walker, 33.

The bikini-clad lady shared a picture of the pair walking along the beach with their pet dog on Tuesday, as they clutched her growing tummy.

With a love heart drawn in the sand, the married couple made their revelation in the caption of the Instagram post.

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'I love our little family': Former Skins actress Kaya Scodelario has announced she is pregnant with her first child with husband Benjamin Walker, with this cute Instagram post

She captioned the picture with the words: 'I love you @findthewalker I love our little family,' alongside some baby emojis.

The couple married in a 2015 winter wedding after he popped the question within six months of dating.

Kaya announced in low-key fashion in January 2016 that she was now a married woman when she shared an image of bride and a groom wedding cake toppers.

'Happy New Year everyone,' she captioned the Instagram snap. 'Here's to 2016 being filled with love, laughter and cake for everyone!'

Her man: Kaya made it official with a winter wedding over the holidays, according to People, and has been sharing images from her action-packed and romantic honeymoon with enthusiasm ever since

The blushing bride: Benjamin popped the question after six months of dating in December 2014

Kaya made it official over the holidays, according to People, and has been sharing images from her action-packed and romantic honeymoon with enthusiasm ever since.

Among the snaps was a photo of herself and Benjamin, 33, at a foam party, where she cuddled up to her new husband in the bubbles and clutched two glasses.

'This is how we honeymoon...', the image was captioned.

The pair originally met in April 2014 when they were cast in The Moon And The Sun, but within two months had become an item.

The actress, who appears opposite Johnny Depp in the forthcoming Pirates Of The Caribbean film, has proved her devotion to Ben by getting his name tattooed on her engagement finger.

Kaya originally found fame as Tony Stonem's younger rebellious younger sister Effy in E4's British teen series Skins.

Glitzy: The pair originally met in April 2014 when they were cast in The Moon And The Sun, but within two months had become an item - pictured at the Met Gala in New York on May 2

She went on to find fame in Hollywood, being cast The Maze Runner and The Scorch Trials on the big screen.

Prior to dating Benjamin, Kaya was in a long-term romance with Shameless actor Eliott Tittensor, before splitting in late 2013.

Meanwhile, Benjamin's two year marriage to Mamie Gummer - daughter of Meryl Streep - ended in early 2013.