Benedict Cumberbatch and Sophie Hunter Welcome a Baby Boy 

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Benedict Cumberbatch and Sophie Hunter have welcomed a baby boy four months after their February marriage, their publicist confirmed today.

“Benedict Cumberbatch and Sophie Hunter are delighted to announce the arrival of their beautiful son,” their rep said in a statement issued to

. “We would kindly ask everyone to respect the family’s privacy during these next few precious weeks.” The name has not yet been released. It is the first child for both Cumberbatch and Hunter.

Two months after announcing their engagement in November, it was reported that the happy couple were starting a family, too. “I am delighted to confirm that Benedict and Sophie are expecting their first child,” his rep said at the time. The couple married a few months later in a ceremony held on Valentine’s Day on the Isle of Wight in England.

Now it’s time to stop your weeping and wailing and start passing out the cigars to congratulate the family and welcome the little Cumberbaby to the world.

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