Gibson girlfriend: 'Mel's an amazing dad'

Rex Features

Oksana Grigorieva has said that boyfriend Mel Gibson is an "incredible" father.

Grigorieva, who gave birth to daughter Lucia Anne on October 30, said that despite only spending three days with his new baby because of filming commitments, Gibson has proven himself to be a very "hands-on" father.

The Russian singer told Hello magazine: "Mel's very hands-on. He was amazing while he was here for a short visit. He has been very doting and nurturing. He is incredible with children, very kind."

She continued: "He's an amazing person and he treats everybody equally. That's what I know. I know him as a very kind and generous person, embracing his friends and family. He's tremendous as a dad, unbelievable."

Grigorieva added: "He's ecstatic. He is very much in love with her already. She just wins people's hearts, she's so beautiful and tiny."