“Vikings” star Alexander Ludwig (30) has become a father for the first time. The actor announced this on Instagram together with his wife Lauren. The couple, who have been married since January 2021, shared a family photo there, which also includes their newborn daughter.

In the mirror selfie, Mama Lauren gently holds the girl in her arms and snaps the photo, while new dad Alexander Ludwig hugs his sweetheart from behind and beams. Her baby is named Leni James Ludwig.

The couple also revealed that the little girl was born “four weeks earlier” than planned. Leni was born on April 27th. At the time, Ludwig was in another state for filming, but made it in time for the birth.

Numerous celebrities have already congratulated the birth in the comments. “Dream Team” wrote about “High School Musical” star Vanessa Hudgens (34). “Congratulations!! Absolutely incredible,” commented “Vikings” actor Alex Hogh Andersen (28). “Congratulations you three !!!!”, it was also said by US star AnnaSophia Robb (29).