Mel Gibson becomes a father for the ninth time at 61 as girlfriend gives birth

Mel Gibson has become a father for the ninth time at the age of 61.

The actor and director has welcomed a baby boy with 26-year-old girlfriend Rosalind Ross, who gave birth in Los Angeles on Saturday.

According to People Magazine, the couple are ‘thrilled’ with their first child together, who they have named Lars Gerard Gibson.

“They’re thrilled and Lars is adorable. Their family is all around them and Mel is over the moon. They’re home and everybody is healthy and happy,” a source told the publication.

Gibson and Ross, who were pictured together on the red carpet at the Golden Globe Awards earlier this month, have reportedly been dating for two years.

The Hacksaw Ridge director has seven children with his ex-wife Robin Moore, Hannah, 36, twin sons Christian and Edward, 34, William, 31, Louis, 28, Milo, 26 and Thomas, 17.

He is also father to six-year-old Lucia, with ex-girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva.

Just a few weeks ago, Gibson admitted that he was still trying to come up with names for his ninth child and was keen on names Regis and Remis.

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Gibson is expected to attend this year’s BAFTA Awards, where his new film is nominated in five categories including Best Leading Actor for Andrew Garfield.

He is also in the running to be nominated for Best Director for the film at this year’s Oscars.