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Ashley Jensen welcomes baby boy

Thursday November 12 2009

Ashley Jensen and her husband, actor Terence Beesley, have welcomed a baby boy.

The Ugly Betty star gave birth to Francis Jonathan - who has already been nicknamed Frankie Jack - on October 20.

Her spokesperson confirmed the news to People.com, adding that mother and child are home and doing well.

The couple chose not to find out the sex of the baby before delivery.

"We thought there are so few surprises left in the world," explained the Bafta and Emmy-nominated Scottish actress.

"We wanted to be surprised, so we don't have the room painted pink or blue."

Ashley and Terence, who eloped in January 2007 after seven years together, announced the pregnancy in July. She will be returning to work soon on US sitcom Accidentally On Purpose.

She also stars in festive comedy, Nativity, alongside Martin Freeman, which will be released on November 27.

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