What did you think of Brothers and Sisters' star Rachel Griffiths' choice of a gold "toga-like" dress for the Golden Globes?  Apparently, it caused quite a "buzz."  Now Rachel is ready to talk about why she chose that dress.

[I] was, like, hiding under that gold dress. I kinda wasn't ready to
announce [my pregnancy] then, but it provoked so many questions I was like,
'Alright, okay, let's just not pretend anymore.' And now I can't suck
in anymore – it's out.' "

Did the dress make you wonder if Rachel was expecting?  I certainly remember thinking it was an odd choice!  

Now that she's made the announcement, Rachel is willing to share more information.

'I'm due in July. I'm in my second trimester and it's just amazing. I'm
just relieved I don't have to suck my stomach in anymore,' she laughed. 'Not that it fooled anyone the other day [at the Golden Globes].' "

This will be Rachel's third child.  She is already mother to Banjo Patrick (5) and Adelaide Rose (3) with her husband, Andrew Taylor.

Rachel said the timing of her pregnancy works well for Brothers and Sisters; they won't have to write her pregnancy into the show because they are almost done shooting for the season.

It's brilliantly timed as I always do with my children, without causing the networks too much stress."

Rachel certainly looks much happier since announcing her pregnancy, judging from the pictures below.  They were taken yesterday at the Australia Week 2009 Black Tie Gala.

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