Jude Law’s Former Fling Samantha Burke Gives Birth To Girl
Sept. 24 2009, Published 8:29 a.m. ET
Jude Law is half-way to being an Octo-dad: The actor became a father for the fourth time Tuesday, as his one-time lover, model Samantha Burke, gave birth to a baby girl she named Sophia.
Law, 36, met Burke, 24, while filming Sherlock Holmes in New York City last year.
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Law, who was reportedly not on hand for the delivery, has three children with his ex, Sadie Frost.
The actor, through his rep, issued a statement after Burke's pregnancy made headlines in July.
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"Jude Law can confirm that, following a relationship last year, he has been advised that he is to be the father of a child due in the fall of this year," the actor's rep. "Mr. Law is no longer in a relationship with the individual concerned but he intends to be a fully supportive part of the child's life. This is an entirely private matter and no other statements will be made."