'Fantastic' Star, Wife Welcome First Child

By PopEater Staff Posted Sep 10th 2009 07:00AM

'Fantastic Four' star Ioan Gruffudd and his wife, 'Lost' actress Alice Evans, welcomed a baby girl on Sunday, PEOPLE has confirmed. Ella Betsi Evans Gruffudd weighed in at 6 lbs., 3 oz., and measured 21 inches long.

The couple, who met filming '102 Dalmations' and were married in September 2007, announced the pregnancy in April.

Gruffudd, 35, and Evans, 38, knew prior to delivery that they were expecting a girl, but decided to keep it private.

Gruffudd talked to PEOPLE back in July about his anticipation of becoming a first-time father. "I'm sure we have no idea what we are heading into," he said. "But we both love each other so much and really hope that we will create an environment of love and happiness."

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Keeping Track of the Baby Boom

Alice Evans and actor Ioan Gruffudd
It's a Girl! - Sept. 6
The 'Fantastic Four' actor and 'Lost' actress named their girl, Ella Betsi.

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Celebrity Baby Boom

Alice Evans and actor Ioan Gruffudd
It's a Girl! | Sept. 6
The 'Fantastic Four' actor and 'Lost' actress named their girl, Ella Betsi.

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Joel Madden and Nicole Richie
It's a Boy!
Nicole Richie and her Good Charlotte rocker boyfriend added a boy to their family, as Sparrow James was born on Sept. 9. They also have a daughter named Harlow.

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Michelle Stafford
Expecting
Stafford, who is single, is expecting her first child this December through the help of a surrogate.

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Chris Robinson and Allison Bridges
Expecting
Black Crowes frontman Chris Robinson and his girlfriend of nearly two years, Allison Bridges, will welcome their first child in early 2010.

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Marley Shelton and Beau Flynn
It's a girl!
The 'Eleventh Hour' actress and her producer husband welcomed their first child, a girl they've named West.

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Lisa Loeb and Roey Hershkovitz
Expecting
This'll be a first for the 'Stay' singer and her hubby, a 'Tonight Show' music supervisor.

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Halle Berry and Gabriel Aubry
Expecting
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Jim and Michelle Duggar
Expecting Their 19th
The '18 Kids and Counting' stars are about 3 months along in their 17th pregnancy (they have 2 sets of twins).

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Lil Wayne
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Johnny Knoxville and Naomi Nelson
Expecting
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Comments

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Thursday 10 September

By Yash

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Although I love Ellen and her show, I don't believe she is qualified to judge people regarding their talents. Not everyone will agree with this I'm sure, but it's true. Just like I don't agree with Simon. I don't care if they are celebrities (why simon is, I don't know), they are not musically inclined with enough experience to be judging anyone. I, for one, will not jump on Idol's bandwagon, just because they added Ellen. Sorry folks!

By lboatwright

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Is A.I. trying to lose fans?! I have nothing against Ellen but isnt the show about musical talent?!! what musical experience does she have? shouldnt they have someone in the industry as a judge? wasnt Clive Davis, Whitney Houston, Bobby Brown or even George Michael available? What about Anita Baker? If its a comedian you were looking for why not hire Cedric the Entertainer?!!I think the position should be rotated to keep it interesting!!

By Kia

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no, i don't think ellen was the best choice for the last judge on idol based on the fact that as far as anyone knows, she doesn't have any experience in the music industry. i absolutely love ellen and follow everything she does and i've watched idol from the beginning so that won't change, but i would hate to see people's perception of her turn sour because of this. and, by the way, pop eater announced yesterday that tisha campbell-martin had her baby yesterday, but didn't add it to the baby boom gallery...is there a reason for this? if nicole richie and joel madden's baby announcement is up already, so should tisha and duane's. just sayin.

By Pat

Nothing at all against Ellen but I don't feel she will be a good match. Yes, someone kind, that would be the encouraging voice, was needed, but it's just not a good fit. I have watched from the beginning, and really felt that once Paula was gone, the magic would be also. but I was going to give it a chance. Now that they have choosen Ellen,it just proves they have made yet another bad decision and have ultimately damaged the show. There is no reason Paula shouldn't have been paid in the same range as Simon. She called their bluff and now, they will be the losers. I hope those "big bosses" are ready to accept the blame for this one.

By lynne

Get a singer or someone with some musical talent to JUDGE a singing contest... duh..

By christine Grellet

Let's give Ellen a chance. Paula wasn't worth her pay. She got annoying playing around with Simon.
He isn't worth it either. The judges got boring. The program needed help..

By Angiebaby

Congratulations on the new arrival! Love the name!

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