Matthew McConaughey becomes a father

Matthew McConaughey and Camilia Alves have become parents for the first time.

Alves gave birth to a boy in Los Angeles on Monday at 6.22pm, according to People. The name of the child is not yet known.

A friend of the couple commented: "They're so happy!"

McConaughey, who started dating Alves two years ago, confirmed the pregnancy on his website last year.

He said: "Camilla and I made a baby together. We are stoked and wowed."