Actor Jude Law is to become a father for the fifth time.
Alfie actor Jude and his former partner Catherine Harding released a statement conforming the news today.
Released by Jude's representative, the statement reads: "I can confirm that Jude Law and Catherine Harding are expecting a child together in the spring.
"Whilst they are no longer in a relationship, they are both wholeheartedly committed to raising their child. They consider this a private matter and other than this confirmation no statement will be made.
"I ask that you respect the privacy of all parties involved and their families."
Jude is father to Sophia (5) from his relationship with Samantha Burke and he has three children from his marriage to Sadie Frost, Rafferty (18), Iris, who will turn 14 later this month, and Rudy (12).
