Evan Rachel Wood welcomes baby boy

Hollywood actress Evan Rachel Wood and ‘Billy Elliot’ star Jamie Bell have welcomed their first child

09:16 01 August 2013

Evan Rachel Wood’s spokesman has confirmed that she and Jamie Bell have welcomed their first child together on Monday.

On Tuesday, the 25-year-old first-time mother took to Twitter to thank Ricki Lake who gave her the inspiration to explore her birthing options.

She wrote: “I have to say thank you @RickiLake for your inspiring documentary ‘the business of being born’ I never knew I had a choice when it came to labor. It taught me so much & aided my decision in having a natural home birth which my son & I are now forever grateful for.”

Meanwhile, Ricki Lake replied saying: “You are so welcome. Overjoyed to hear you had a positive birth experience & a beautiful son! :)#BOBB xo,”

On the same day, Evan also shared her ecstasy of being a mother for the first time on Twitter. She wrote: “This pretty much sums up my feelings today. My heart is ready to burst!”

Jamie Bell also took to Twitter to praise his wife. On Monday, he wrote: “Wow! What a day. Evan you are my warrior! You never cease to amaze. Thank you for birthing our son so naturally & peacefully. You did it!”