Congratulations are in order for Jessica Biel and husband Justin Timberlake who have welcomed their first child, son Silas Randall Timberlake. The couple’s happy news was confirmed by People magazine on Saturday who report that new dad Justin is “ecstatic."

Justin Timberlake And Jessica Biel Proud parents: Jessica and Justin have welcomed a son, Silas.

 

A rep for the couple told People that both mom and baby are doing well, while further details are being kept private at this time.

After months of rumours Biel’s pregnancy was confirmed in January, when Timberlake posted a picture of himself on Instagram kissing his wife’s pregnant belly on his 34th birthday with the caption, ‘This year, I'm getting the GREATEST GIFT EVER. CAN'T WAIT.’

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Justin also gave his wife a special shoutout on her birthday last month, writing on Twitter, “Happy Bday to the sweetest, most GORGEOUS, goofiest, most BAD-ASS chick I know. You make me smile 'til it hurts. I love you like crazy! --Your Huz.”

Speaking at the iHeartRadio Music Awards a few weeks ago the soon to be dad also mentioned Jessica and their upcoming arrival in his speech when accepting the Innovator Award.

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"Jessica, honey, I can't wait to see you and our greatest creation yet," Timberlake said. ”Don't worry, Daddy is about to head home right now and learn how to innovate ways to change poopy diapers and get my swaddle on!"  The couple began dating in 2007 and were married in 2012 in a ceremony at the Borgo Egnazia resort in Fasano, Italy.

The couple’s wedding was attended by family and friends, after which they released a joint statement saying, "It's great to be married, the ceremony was beautiful and it was so special to be surrounded by our family and friends”.