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Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe becomes a dad for the first time

Published 12:03 25 Apr 2023 BST

Updated 12:09 25 Apr 2023 BST

Kat O'Connor
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Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe has become a dad for the first time.

Daniel Radcliffe and his partner Erin Darke have welcomed their first child together. The new dad was spotted pushing a pram in New York. In photos obtained by the Daily Mail, the new dad kept a low profile with a baseball cap and face mask hiding his face. Erin walked alongside the actor and their newborn. The couple has not yet confirmed the name or sex of their baby. A source confirmed they were expecting their first child together last month. Daniel Radcliffe The soon-to-be parents first met on the set of Kill Your Darlings in 2013. They started dating shortly afterward. A source previously told The Sun that Radcliffe was incredibly excited about becoming a parent for the first time. "Daniel is so excited to be a dad. His relationship with Erin is really special. The source continued, "Everyone thinks they will be amazing parents." Radcliffe has previously discussed starting a family, but stressed that he would keep his children out of the limelight. The actor said he wouldn't want his children to be famous after he rose to fame at such a young age. "I want my kids, if and when they exist…I would love them to be around film sets. The dad-to-be said film sets are "wonderful places" for children, but hopes his children avoid fame "at all costs". "I wouldn't want fame for my kid," he told Newsweek.

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