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It has been revealed that Hugh Grant has become a father for the first time and welcomed a baby daughter into the world early last month.
The identity of the mother was a big mystery but the truth has since been uncovered that Chinese actress Tinglan Hong, with whom Grant had a string of dates back in April of this year, is in fact the child’s baby-mother.
And though Grant is not with Hong, according to sources, the 51 year-old Bridget Jones Diary star said to be ‘thrilled’ at being a father.
An insider said: “He’s going to be a great dad! He’s beaming about his daughter. He’s not with the mum anymore but he’s absolutely thrilled.”
Hugh’s publicist confirmed the news that he has become a baby-dad – but would not reveal any more information.
She told Mail Online: “I can confirm that Hugh Grant is the delighted father of a baby girl.
“He and the mother had a fleeting affair and while this was not planned, Hugh could not be happier or more supportive. He and the mother have discussed everything and are on very friendly terms.”
Despite two high-profile long-term relationships – one for 13 years with actress and model Elizabeth Hurley and another for three years with heiress Jemima Khan – the star of Four Weddings and a Funeral and other romcoms has never settled down.
After turning 50 last year, he declared that he wished he had had children. “It’s all my fault, I’ve had some lovely girlfriends,” he was reported in the Daily Mirror as saying. “I don’t want to be 70 and alone. I want children to look after me.”
Work-wise the actor has had a quiet year so far; his next role will be the voice of a captain in animated pirate movie.
We wish Hugh the best of luck in his newfound fatherhood!
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