Matthew McConaughey Announces Birth of Baby Girl

Sun, 03 January 2010 20:58:56 ET

The Rick Peck of 'Tropic Thunder' and his model girlfriend Camila Alves name their second child, who was born on Sunday, January 3, Vida Alves McConaughey.

A new addition to the expanding Matthew McConaughey's household has finally arrived. On Sunday, January 3, the leading man of "Ghosts of Girlfriends Past" has taken it to his official site to announce the birth of his second child from girlfriend Camila Alves, a baby girl named Vida Alves McConaughey.

"Happy New Year everybody!!! On Sunday, Jan. 3rd at 12:13 A.M., Camila gave birth to a healthy 7lb. 7oz. baby girl named 'Vida Alves McConaughey'...," so McConaughey's post began. The actor went on to explain the meaning of his first daughter's name. He wrote, "Vida is Portuguese for 'life' and that's what God gave us this morning..."

Expressing more of his joy, the 40-year-old detailed also on his girlfriend's condition. "Camila's recovering wonderfully and we are both truly honored to welcome this little lady into our family...," he stated, before adding, "thanks for all your well wishes and prayers along the way. another blessed day. we give thanks. just keep livin, Matthew and Camila"

Matthew McConaughey and Camila Alves met in 2007. The pair welcomed the arrival of their first child, son Levi Alves McConaughey on July 7, 2008. Less than a year later on June 21, 2009, the actor revealed that he and his model girlfriend was expecting their second child. On his website, he wrote "We have more blessed news to celebrate this Father's Day that (will) make this time next year double the fun. Levi is going to be a big brother..."

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