Ian Harding Welcomes First Child

Ian Harding, who was born on September 16th, announced on Instagram that day that he was now a father.

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He posted a cute photo holding the newborn’s tiny hand along with a caption welcoming the baby.

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Harding’s news came one month after Ezra Fitz, his “Pretty Little Liars” character, adopted a child in the spin-off.

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In response to the news, some fans congratulated him and wished him a happy birthday.

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Harding also thanked fans for wishing him a happy birthday in the caption.

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Harding secretly married Sophie Hart, his longtime girlfriend, in 2019.

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They’d been dating for eight years, but Harding said nothing to fans about their plans to get married.

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He previously explained that he didn’t like being in front of the camera or constantly posting on social media.

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He will star in “The Ghost Of Christmas Always,” inspired by Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.”

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