Garner, Affleck Expecting Again

Couple is 'thrilled' at new addition

(NEWSER) - Baby No. 3 is on the way for Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck, the couple announced yesterday. The two 39-year-olds, who wed in 2005, are already parents to Violet, 5, and Seraphina, 2, the AP notes. In a statement, they said they are “thrilled” to be welcoming a new member of the family. "She's always wanted three kids," a source tells Us of Garner. "This was her plan all along." More»

Actor wants to 'keep going' for boy after newborn daughter

(NEWSER) - Ben Affleck may be delighted with his new baby girl with Jennifer Garner, but there's one thing he's still desperately waiting for—a son. He wants to try again for a brother for his daughters, Seraphina Rose and 3-year-old Violet, reports the Mirror. "Ben's happy to keep going until he gets his boy," said a pal. "He has visions of dressing a little guy in Boston Red Sox gear and tossing a baseball around." More»

And 5 more celebrity couples who used a surrogate mom

(NEWSER) - Following her successful treatment for breast cancer, more good news for E! personality Giuliana Rancic: She's expecting a baby with husband Bill. "We are so thrilled that our prayers have been answered," she tells E! . The couple struggled to conceive and is using a gestational surrogate, who is carrying their genetic child; the baby is due in late summer. Rancic joins these other celebrity parents who used surrogates:

• Sarah Jessica Parker: When the actress and hubby Matthew Broderick were expecting, SJP feared for her surrogate mom's safety, saying the paparazzi harassed her. She later gave birth —safely—to twins.

Samuel Garner Affleck, Ben announces on Facebook

(NEWSER) - Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck are the parents of a baby boy, reports Us Weekly . They're no strangers to the unique-celeb-name-game—their daughters are Violet, 6, and Seraphina, 3—but they went with something a bit more traditional for the new addition: Samuel Garner Affleck. The proud papa announced the name on his Facebook Timeline, People reports. Garner and Affleck, both 39, will be married seven years in June. More»

Kelly Preston joins the Hollywood older moms club

(NEWSER) - Kelly Preston is expecting a baby at 47 despite at least one doctor’s fear of medical complications . The Frisky rounds up 10 more hot, over-40 celebrity moms to give her some moral support:

• Susan Sarandon: Belongs on the list twice over, as she gave birth to son Jack at age 43 and Miles at 46.
• Brooke Shields: The former model looked great after having her second baby at 41.