Jude Law to be a father

The actor is to have a fourth child with an unidentified womanÂ…

10:51 30 July 2009

British actor Jude Law is to become a father for the fourth time, his spokeswoman has confirmed.

Law has said he would play a "fully supportive" role in the child's life even though he is no longer involved with the mother who has not been named.

His spokeswoman said: "This is an entirely private matter and no other statements will be made."

Law already has three children with his ex-wife Sadie Frost. The couple where divorced in 2003 after seven years together.

The mother of his fourth child is due to give birth this autumn, following their relationship last year.

Law has been filming for Guy Ritchie's new film 'Sherlock Holmes', in which he plays Dr Watson. The movie is expected to be released on Christmas Day.