Actor Rupert Grint has announced the birth of his second child in a touching Instagram post.

Known for playing Ron Weasley in the Harry Potter film series, Grint welcomed a daughter called Wednesday in 2020 with partner Georgia Groome.

Following speculation over a second child, the actor took to Instagram saying: “‘Secret Child Slightly Revealed’ Introducing Goldie G. Grint. A 10/10 baby (so far).”

He also gave a “shout out to” obstetrician Alex Digesu “for always delivering”.

Rupert Grint announces birth of second child 

In the Instagram post, Grint shared a photo of the new arrival, Goldie, wearing a white top with the baby’s name on it as well as a grey cardigan, lying on a leopard-print fleece.

Reacting to the news, fans of the actor took to the comments to share well wishes, as one said: "Congratulations, Rupert and Georgia!"

Another added: "So perfect! Your kids have the best names. Congratulations!"

The Harry Potter star has been with Groome, who was in 2008 comedy Angus, Thongs And Perfect Snogging, since 2011.

Grint was the first of the main trio from the first Wizarding World movies to have a child, before Daniel Radcliffe, who played Harry Potter, announced his child in 2023.

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He shot to worldwide fame after starring in Harry Potter And The Philosopher’s Stone in 2001, alongside Radcliffe and Emma Watson, who portrayed his smart best friend Hermione Granger.

After being in the eight films, Grint was in Sky One comedy Sick Note, crime drama Snatch and Agatha Christie adaptation The ABC Murders.

The Hertfordshire-raised star has also been in the thriller Knock At The Cabin, and drama Cherrybomb.