Gemma Arterton reveals she secretly welcomed first child last year

GEMMA Arterton has revealed she secretly gave birth to her first baby last year.

The actress revealed she was pregnant in November, and today told Zoe Ball on her Radio 2 Breakfast Show that she had given birth to a son.

Gemma Arterton arriving at BBC Radio 2 today

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Gemma Arterton arriving at BBC Radio 2 todayCredit: The Mega Agency
The actress told Zoe Ball today that she has given birth to her first child

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The actress told Zoe Ball today that she has given birth to her first childCredit: The Mega Agency

Gemma, 36, gushed: “We are very very happy, he was born just before Christmas. A little Christmas elf.”

The star — whose breakthrough film role was as a Bond girl in 2008’s Quantum of Solace — welcomed the tot into the world with husband Rory Keenan.

The Clash of the Titans actress revealed her pregnancy at the Raindance Film Festival awards last year as she walked the red carpet cradling her baby bump.

The star, who tied the knot with Peaky Blinders actor Rory in a secret ceremony in 2019 – was praised by presenter Zoe today as she appeared in the BBC studio wearing a pink satin dress and matching coat.

Gemma Arterton stuns on red carpet in backless dress and huge collar necklace
Gemma Arterton strips down to vest and knickers as she films new TV show

The new mum said: “It’s the power of the paintbrush.”

The British siren had previously admitted she was unsure about having kids.

She told The Times in 2013: “I don’t think you can ever plan the right, exact time.

“I don’t feel ready for kids because I want to know that I can come back and still be valuable to the industry.

“That’s only going to happen when I feel a little bit more accomplished… or at least when I’ve accomplished something of which I’m proud.”

She spoke about becoming a mum on Zoe Ball's Radio 2 Breakfast show today

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She spoke about becoming a mum on Zoe Ball’s Radio 2 Breakfast show todayCredit: The Mega Agency
Actress Gemma has given birth to a son

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Actress Gemma has given birth to a sonCredit: Getty

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