Comedian Russell Brand has taken to Instagram today to confirm the rumours that he and his girlfriend, Laura Gallacher, are expecting their first child.
Taking to the social media site, the 41-year-old,who has always been vocal of his wish to start a family, shared a photo of him reading Dean Beaumont’s The Expectant Dad's Handbook.
“Right then. My Mum bought me this. Time to get ready!”, he captioned the photo.
The Sun initially reported the pregnancy back in 2015, but the Get Him to the Greek star never official confirmed or denied the rumours.
A the time, the paper reported that a source said the was “absolutely made up" by the news, adding: "Russell might have bedded many of the world’s most stunning women but now it’s all about Laura and becoming a dad."
“Most of his closest friends have children and he was desperate to start a family. He and Laura are thrilled to bits at the prospect of becoming parents. They have shared the happy news with close family and friends."
Russell and Laura have been on and off for nine years, splitting in 2007 before reconciling and then parting ways again in 2009.
They were then spotted holidaying in Rome in 2014, and are said to be determined to make their relationship work.
Aw, we're sending congratulations to the star!
