Births

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It’s a boy for Brothers & Sisters star Sarah Jane Morris and her husband Ned Brower.

Emmett Andrew Brower arrived on Sunday, Jan. 24, Morris’ rep confirms to PEOPLE exclusively.

New dad Ned, drummer for the band Rooney, is clearly proud of his actress wife, writing on his Facebook:

“S.O.N. (Son of Ned) hath arrived. Emmett Andrew Brower weighs in at 8.2 lbs. Sarah labored for 15 hours w/ NO meds … she is a total powerhouse and my hero.”

The couple, who were college sweethearts and wed in Feb. 2005, announced the pregnancy in Aug. In Oct., Sarah Jane shared that they were expecting a boy and expressed her desire for a natural childbirth.

“I’m excited, curious, and terrified about doing it, but something in my gut is telling me that it’s an experience I don’t want to miss out on — even though I know it is going to be painful and hard,” Sarah Jane, 32, explained. “It is called ‘labor’ after all! But I look at it as a privilege we have as women, and I think that it will only make me stronger as a person.”

– Blaine Zuckerman

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Exit Conan, enter Axel!

Hours after performing “Free Bird” on the final Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien, comedian Will Ferrell and wife Viveca Paulin welcomed their third son.

Axel Ferrell arrived Saturday morning, Jan. 23 in Los Angeles, his rep confirms to PEOPLE exclusively, adding, “All the Ferrells are well.” Baby boy joins older brothers Magnus, 5 ½, and Mattias, 3.

Will and Viveca, 40, — who met in an acting class 15 years ago and wed in 2000 — announced the pregnancy in September.

Will, 42, will next appear in this year’s The Other Guys, set to be released in August.

– Oliver Jones

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English actress Emily Mortimer is a mom-of-two!

The Pink Panther star welcomed daughter May via c-section on Friday, Jan. 15 in New York City, according to the UK’s Telegraph newspaper. Just three days later, Emily’s sister Rosie delivered a son in London. Their mom Penny confirmed the happy news, noting:

“It has been a very exciting few days.”

May is the second child for Emily and husband Alessandro Nivola, who married in 2003. She joins big brother Samuel John, 6, at home.

Source: Telegraph

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Neal McDonough, who played Edie’s crazy husband Dave Williams on Desperate Housewives, and his wife, Ruvé, have a new addition to their family.

Daughter London Jane McDonough was born on the morning of Monday, Jan. 11 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Los Angeles, PEOPLE confirms. She weighed 7.95 lbs and measured 19 inches long.

“Morgan Patrick, 4, and Catherine Maggie, who is 2 ½, are thrilled to have a new baby sister in the house,” Ruvé tells PEOPLE exclusively. “The first words out of their mouths when they wake up or come home from preschool are, ‘Where’s Baby London?’ “

London has achieved top status in the family. “She is being treated like the president in the McDonough home,” the new mom jokes. “She sleeps for four hours and breastfeeds a lot. There’s hardly much time for ‘play’ right now, but she’s smothered in hugs and kisses from the kids every chance that they get. We’re definitely going to keep her!”

As for how Neal is doing, Ruvé says he’s “truly been Superdaddy. The kids even call him that. He has been a super help during Mom’s recovery. We’re already thinking about number four!”

– Cynthia Wang

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It’s another son for Westlife singer Shane Filan and wife Gillian!

The couple — married since 2003 — welcomed Shane Peter Filian shortly after 9:30 p.m. on Friday, the Irish Independent reports.

Baby boy weighed in at 6 lbs., 9 oz., and joins older siblings Patrick Michael, 16 months, and Nicole Rose, 4 ½, at home.

The pregnancy was announced in July.

Source: Irish Independent

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It’s a third son for Bo Bice and wife Caroline, the American Idol alum confirms.

Ean Jacob Bice arrived Friday at 10:30 a.m., weighing in at 8.5 lbs., the season four runner-up announced via Twitter. “Welcome To Life My Son,” Bo, 34, wrote. “U Make Us Proud.”

Baby Ean joins big brothers Caleb James, 17 months, and Aidan Michael, 4. “The rock triad will now be complete,” Bo’s rep joked at the time of the pregnancy announcement. “Watch out for the ‘Brothers Bice’ or ‘Bo Bice Brothers Band’ release later this year!”

Caroline’s due date was Jan. 31.

Source: Bo Bice

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It’s a second son for Greg Vaughan and Touriya Haoud!

Cavan Thomas Vaughan arrived on Tuesday, Jan. 19th at 1:19 p.m., weighing in at 7 lbs., 15 oz and measuring 20 inches long — the “exact weight/size of his big brother,” 2 ½-year-old Jathan James, the actor Tweeted.

“Big thanks to ALL & MANY who have wished us well on the birth of our new son,” Greg wrote. “He has all fingers & toes! Plus another butt chinned boy! “

Click here to see a photo of Greg, Jathan and Cavan.

Greg — who left General Hospital this past fall but will be appearing on 90210 soon — and Touriya announced the pregnancy in August.

Source: Greg Vaughan

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It’s a girl for DJ Norman Cook — better known as Fatboy Slim — and his wife DJ Zoe Ball!

The couple welcomed daughter Nelly May Lois at 1:15 p.m. on Thursday, January 14th. Baby girl weighed in at 8 lbs. According to a statement released by their spokeswoman, the family — including big brother Woody, 8 — are “doing great.” She adds,

“They are the happiest Mama and Dada in the world.”

The pregnancy was announced in July — only a month before Norman, 46, and Zoe, 39, celebrated their ten-year anniversary.

Source: Daily Mail

Thanks to CBB readers Becki and Chloe.

– Anya

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It’s a second daughter for Justin Wilson and his wife Julia!

The Indy driver was forced to put his speedy skills to the test when he received news that baby was ready to make her appearance. Cutting the season preview meeting short, Justin traveled to Lafayette, Colorado just in time to welcome Jessica Lynne Wilson on Tuesday, January 12th.

Baby girl weighed in at 5.13 lbs., and measured 18 inches in length. Both mama and Jessica are said to be doing well.

The new arrival joins big sister Jane Louise, 21 months.

Source: Justin Wilson

Thanks to CBB reader Jenna.

– Anya

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Just imagine how fabulous the nursery must be: Vern Yip is now a designing dad.

Gavin Joshua Mannox was born Wednesday, Jan. 6 via surrogate to the HGTV star and his partner, PEOPLE has learned exclusively. The baby was 7 lbs., 6 oz., and 19 ½ inches long.

“He is beautiful and perfect and we are, naturally, already in love with him,” says Vern.

The Trading Spaces alum will soon be busy with more than diapers and bottles: Vern will be shooting his fifth season as head judge of Design Star, HGTV’s reality competition show, now helmed by Mark Burnett — the mastermind behind Survivor and The Celebrity Apprentice.

– Anne Marie Cruz