Congratulations are in order for Coronation Street star Julia Goulding, who has given birth to her first child.
The Shona Ramsey actress actually welcomed her child at the end of November, but made the announcement on her Instagram yesterday (December 8).
Alongside a picture of herself with partner Ben Silver, taken just before the little one was born, the star wrote: "Thank you to the lovely couple in the park who took this picture for us: Taken as I was in early labour on my due date.
"The next day Ben and I welcomed our baby son into the world. Franklin Wolf Silver born on 30/11/19.
"He's changed our lives for the better in every way. I feel like I've known him my whole life."
Goulding announced her pregnancy back in May, and went on maternity leave earlier in November, after filming scenes for what promises to be a dramatic Christmas.
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