Film Friday, 31 July 2009

Mother of Law's new baby revealed

An unknown actress and model has been revealed as the woman expecting a baby with actor Jude Law.

TMZ.com reports that Samantha Burke is pregnant and due to give birth in October.

A statement on TMZ from her lawyers, reads: "Ms Burke can confirm that she did in fact have a relationship with Mr Law and that she has informed Mr Law that she is expecting his child later this Fall."

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It continues "Since informing Mr Law of the pregnancy, he has been nothing but responsive and supportive of Ms Burke and the pregnancy."

36-year-old Law already has three children with his former wife, Sadie Frost. He has said through representatives that he will fully support the new baby.

The actor's spokesman said: "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.

"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."

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