Jennifer Love Hewitt welcomed a baby girl with her husband Brian Hallisay Tuesday.

According to US Weekly, a source close to the couple confirmed the birth of their little bundle of joy, and also revealed that they "got married recently in private."

People reports that Hewitt and Hallisay started dating last year after they worked together on the set of the Lifetime show The Client List

The 34-year-old actress has really been looking forward to being a mom, ever since she revealed her pregnancy in June. It is a role especially important to her after her mom died of cancer just over a year ago. “I’ve always wanted to be a mom," Hewitt said. "I had a great relationship with mine. I’m ready to pass on to my child all the great love that my mom had for me.”fe

During her pregnancy, Hewitt revealed that she didn't have all the answers right away, and that it would take some time once she gave birth. "I think most people, when they're getting ready to be a mom, they go, 'Oh my gosh, I have to have all of the answers right now,' but every kid is different, every parent is different and every child and parent relationship is different, so you just sort of have to wait until you're in it and do the best that you can to try to be Zen in the middle of it all."

But with the birth of their little girl, the couple is all smiles. "We're so thrilled and happy to start a family," the pair said.

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