Benedict Cumberbatch and Sophie Hunter were married on Valentine's Day this year
Actor Benedict Cumberbatch and wife Sophie Hunter welcomed their first child.
A representative for the actor, 38, said in a statement to
People.com, "Benedict Cumberbatch and Sophie Hunter are delighted to announce the arrival of their beautiful son. We would kindly ask everyone to respect the family's privacy during these next few precious weeks."
The Sherlock star and his theatre director wife revealed they were expecting in January, two months after announcing their engagement. The couple, who were keen to exchange vows before Sophie delivered their baby, married in a hush hush ceremony on Valentine's Day this year in the presence of close friends and family.
Benedict and Sophie met when they appeared together in the 2009 film
Burlesque Fairytales.