Daniel MacPherson, 40, and wife Zoë Ventoura, 39, have finally confirmed swirling rumours they secretly welcomed a child late last year.
The extremely private couple recently sparked speculation after they were spotted out and about with a mystery baby in tow.
Speaking to The Herald Sun this weekend, a spokesperson for the new parents said: ‘I am very happy to confirm that Zoë and Dan welcomed a baby boy in December last year.’
Baby joy! Daniel MacPherson, 40, and wife Zoë Ventoura, 39, have confirmed rumours they secretly welcomed a child in December last year, revealing on Sunday that they are parents to a son named Austin Xavier. Pictured: April 18
‘Austin Xavier arrived healthy and smiling. Mum, dad and baby are all happy and well,’ they added.
Dan and Zoë chose not to announce Austin’s birth on social media last year, instead celebrating the arrival with a select group of close friends and family.
It comes as photos surface of the couple stepping out for the first time as parents, on April 18th.
Private couple: Photos have surfaced of the couple stepping out for the first time as parents. The photos were taken in Sydney on April 18th (pictured)
All smiles! Shirtless Dan beamed with joy as he cuddled his adorable son on the sidewalk as he was pictured for the first time with his newborn
Dan and Zoë were pictured cuddling Austin during a leisurely stroll in Sydney, as they took a break from self-isolating at home.
The genetically-blessed twosome, who are self-isolating at their home in Sydney, stepped out on three occasions over the course of the day to get some fresh air.
On one occasion, Strike Back star Dan went shirtless as he skilfully juggled his blue-eyed son, while Zoë walked next to him in a blue T-shirt and shorts.
Out and about: The genetically-blessed twosome, who are self-isolating at their home in Sydney, stepped out on three occasions over the course of the day to get some fresh air
On another occasion, Dan emerged wearing a trucker cap, T-shirt and shorts.
Looking every inch the besotted father, Dan carried little Austin in a baby carrier that was strapped to his chest.
Meanwhile, Home And Away star Zoë wore a plaid button-up shirt, black jeans and a cap.
Baby on board! On another occasion, Dan emerged with Austin in a baby carrier strapped to his chest
Casual: Meanwhile, Home And Away star Zoë wore a plaid button-up shirt, black jeans and a cap
On another occasion, Zoë stepped out without Dan to enjoy some one-on-one time with her cherubic tot.
Clad in a red hoodie and black track pants, Zoë was seen gently kissing and stroking Austin’s head while cradling him in her arms.
Dan previously spoke about his dreams of becoming a father, telling OK! magazine in 2018: ‘It’s certainly in the future for us. I can’t wait to be a dad.’
Tender moment: On another occasion, Zoë stepped out without Dan to enjoy some one-on-one time with her cherubic tot
So sweet! Clad in a red hoodie and black track pants, Zoë was seen gently kissing and stroking Austin’s head while cradling him in her arms
‘It’s something I have been very protective about’: Zoë told WHO magazine last year that she prefers to keep her personal life out of the spotlight
Meanwhile, Zoë told WHO magazine last year that she prefers to keep her personal life out of the spotlight.
‘[In] terms of my privacy, it’s something I have been very protective about from the start,’ the Packed To The Rafters star said.
‘It’s just always felt like it needs to be protected as much as possible to keep a sense of normalcy.’
They tied the knot during a secret Queensland ceremony in 2015, only to shock fans by announcing they were married a week later.
Dream come true! Dan previously spoke about his dreams of becoming a father, telling OK! magazine in 2018: ‘It’s certainly in the future for us. I can’t wait to be a dad’