Harry Potter star Rupert Grint becomes a dad as girlfriend Georgia Groome gives birth to baby girl
HARRY Potter star Rupert Grint has become a dad after girlfriend Georgia Groome gave birth to a baby girl.
The actor, best known for playing Ron Weasley in the wizarding franchise, and Georgia shared the news tonight.
A statement from the couple said: "Rupert Grint and Georgia Groome are delighted to confirm the birth of their baby girl. We would please ask that you respect their privacy at this very special time."
Rupert, 31, and girlfriend Georgia, 28, have been together since 2011. They announced the news that she was pregnant in April.
The star shot to worldwide fame after starring in Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone in 2001 as Ron, Harry's loyal but accident-prone best friend.
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He played the role in all eight films.
His TV roles include Sky One comedy Sick Note, crime drama Snatch and Agatha Christie adaption The ABC Murders.
Georgia is best known for her roles in 2006 crime drama London To Brighton and 2008 comedy Angus, Thongs And Perfect Snogging.
Rupert previously opened up about wanting children when he turned 30 in 2018.
He told the Guardian: "Turning 30 felt strange. It just doesn’t feel like I’m there yet and I don’t know what the future holds.
"I’m just going to go with the flow, keep playing interesting characters and see what happens.
"I’d like to settle down and have kids soon. If I had a son, would I call him Ron?
"It’s quite a good name, but probably not. And Grint’s a tough name to pair a one-syllable first name with."
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