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Idris Elba's girlfriend gives birth to their first child, a son

The actor and his partner named their baby boy Winston.

By Karen Butler
Actor Idris Elba attends the BAFTA LA Britannia Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. (File/UPI/Jim Ruymen)
Actor Idris Elba attends the BAFTA LA Britannia Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. (File/UPI/Jim Ruymen) | License Photo

LONDON, April 18 (UPI) -- British actor Idris Elba has announced via Twitter his girlfriend, makeup artist Naiyana Garth, gave birth to their first child, a son.

"My son, Winston Elba, was born yesterday. Truly amazing," the 41-year-old TV and film star tweeted Friday.

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The Luther and The Wire leading man also has an 11-year-old daughter with his ex-wife, Dormowa Sherma. He and Garth reportedly began dating last year.

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