Ricky Martin Welcomes Twins, Matt Damon And Wife Have Baby Girl
Posted August 21, 2008 12:00 pm.
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There won’t be much “livin’ la vida loca” for Ricky Martin these days – he’s now the father of twin boys. The Latin superstar had the children via a surrogate mother, and the babies were born a few weeks ago, according to a statement from his representatives.
“The children, delivered via gestational surrogacy, are healthy and already under Ricky’s full-time care,” said the statement. “Ricky is elated to begin this new chapter in his life as a parent and will be spending the remainder of the year out of the public spotlight in order to spend time with his children.”
A representative said there was no further information on the details of the children’s birth.
Martin, 36, is a multiplatinum singer who is best known for English-language hits like “She Bangs!” and “Livin’ la Vida Loca.” In recent years, the Puerto Rican star has been active in charitable efforts, including the prevention of sexual exploitation of children.
Matt Damon’s wife Luciana gave birth to a baby girl Wednesday, his spokeswoman said. The baby’s name is Gia Zavala Damon, spokeswoman Jennifer Allen told The Associated Press, adding: “Everyone is great and she is a healthy, beautiful baby girl.”
She wouldn’t give any further details.
Damon, 37, met wife Luciana, 32, in 2003 while she was working as a bartender in Florida and he was filming “Stuck on You.” They tied the knot in December 2005 in New York during a private ceremony attended by the bride’s daughter, Alexa, now 10, from a previous marriage.
They later welcomed a daughter, Isabella, who was born in June 2006.
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