- Star Wars actor John Boyega has announced the birth of his first child, a son, with his wife Tae Heckard, sharing the news in a rare update on social media.
- The 34-year-old Peckham-born star recently revealed that he secretly married 48-year-old American actor Heckard two years ago.
- Boyega shared that his family life feels completely fulfilled, noting that he is also a stepfather to Heckard's young son from her previous relationship with NBA player Brandon Jennings.
- Alongside photos of his newborn, the actor also celebrated further family news by asking fans to wish his sister well as she is due to give birth soon.
- Boyega recently appeared in the BBC documentary Damilola: The Untold Story, explaining how being one of the last people to see 10-year-old Damilola Taylor alive in 2000 inspired him to pursue a career in acting.
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