Hugh Grant becomes a father for the second time

Hugh Grant has confirmed he is now the proud father of a son named Felix Chang born on 29 December

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Hugh Grant has confirmed he is now the proud father of a son named Felix Chang born on 29 December

Hugh Grant confirmed reports over the weekend that he has become a dad for the second time, proudly announcing the news of his son’s birth on Twitter.

The new arrival has been named Felix Chang and shares the same mother as the actor’s daughter Tabitha.

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On Saturday Hugh Grant shared the news on his Twitter account posting: ‘In answer to some journos. Am thrilled my daughter now has a brother. Adore them both to an uncool degree. They have a fab mum. [sic]’

In a bid to stop any more rumours surfacing, Hugh cleared things up once and for all adding: ‘And to be crystal clear. I am the Daddy.’

Tinglan Hong, gave birth to Felix Chang on 29 December at St Mary’s Hospital in Paddington but only registered the birth on Valentine’s Day.

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The birth certificate states the boy’s full name is Felix Chang Hong Grant, Felix is the Latin word for lucky while Chang is Chinese for long-lasting.

The actor later thanked fans for their support writing: 'Thanks for v kind messages. Now I've confirmed (press somehow got birth certificate & were calling), hoping my family will be left in peace.[sic]'

The Sunday Mail reported that Hugh Grant shared the news with his close friends last week, including ex-girlfriend Elizabeth Hurley who is godmother to Tabitha.

Congratulations Hugh!

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