'The Office' star expecting first child

The Office star Amy Ryan has announced that she is expecting her first child with her comedy writer fiancé Eric Slovin.

A representative for the actress confirmed to Access Hollywood that the couple would welcome a baby in October.

The 39-year-old had a recurring role in the NBC sitcom as human resources employee Holly Flax, who romanced Michael Scott (Steve Carell).

She was nominated for an Oscar in 2007 for her part in Ben Affleck-directed drama Gone Baby Gone.