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Gotham & The OC star Ben McKenzie & wife Morena Baccarin welcome baby boy Arthur

ACTOR Ben Mckenzie celebrated the birth of his second child with his wife Morena Baccarin.

The couple already share one daughter, Frances Laiz Setta Schenkkan, who is 5-years-old.

Ben Mckenzie welcomed his first son with Morena Baccarin
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Ben Mckenzie welcomed his first son with Morena BaccarinCredit: Instagram

Ben, 42, announced the exciting news in a sweet post today as thousands flooded to the comments secion to offer their congratulations.

The Gotham star posted a zoomed-in photo of his newborn son Arthur, with his eyes closed and tiny hands folded.

The captioned his sentimental shot: "Welcome to the world, Arthur. Gotta say, your timing is impeccable. ❤️"

Ben's wife also shared the same image, captioned: "2021 is looking up. Welcome to the world Arthur. Trust us, you haven’t missed much yet."

Ben and Morena married in 2017
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Ben and Morena married in 2017Credit: Instagram
They have expanded their family in the past few years
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They have expanded their family in the past few yearsCredit: Instagram

Though this is his second child with the actress, Morena also shares a 7-year-old son named Julius with her ex-husband Austin Chick.

Morena, 41, first , when she guest-starred on The Talk.

The Firefly star mentioned that the pair's daughter loves to help them get ready for their romantic evenings.

She admitted: “Times have changed. What we now call date night is really, honestly, being able to take a walk outside together."

The parents confessed to dressing up for walks around the neighborhood during the pandemic
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The parents confessed to dressing up for walks around the neighborhood during the pandemicCredit: Instagram
Morena shared that their children developed 'anxiety' for when they leave the house
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Morena shared that their children developed 'anxiety' for when they leave the houseCredit: Getty Images

She also revealed the anxiety her children have developed over their parents leaving the house since quarantine became the norm a year ago.

She admitted: “It has inspired a lot of anxiety in the kids because we’re around all the time."

When host Carrie Ann Inaba inquired about how the date nights went for the pair, Morena replied comedically while rubbing her belly: "I think that date was pretty successful!"

The Justice League Unlimited actress spoke about their hopes for a larger family in 2018 in an interview with .

The OC alum was unsure about having more children just a couple of years ago
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The OC alum was unsure about having more children just a couple of years agoCredit: Getty Images - Getty
They are now a family of five
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They are now a family of fiveCredit: Getty Images - Getty

“Ask me in five years. Honestly, these days, [date night is], like, a movie, a great meal, a nice conversation and connecting over just us.”

Ben and Morena met on the set of Gotham in 2014, and tied the knot three years later.

They welcomed their daughter Frances in 2016, the same year as their engagement.

Morena was married to Austin Chick from 2011 to 2016.

Morena Baccarin reveals baby bump on The Talk
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