Shanola Hampton Welcomes a Baby Boy

Shanola Hampton welcomed baby Daren O.C. Dukes Monday, May 9th in Los Angeles, People confirmed.

Affectionately called “Doc,” her son is named after his father Daren Dukes, husband to Hampton for 16 years.

And then God gave me my son…

A photo posted by Shanola Hampton (@shanolahampton) on May 11, 2016 at 1:36pm PDT

The Shameless actress had confirmed her pregnancy back in December, sharing the announcement on Instagram.

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So much to be thankful for, but this year we are most grateful for the expansion of our family!! Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours! #ITSABOY

A photo posted by Shanola Hampton (@shanolahampton) on Nov 26, 2015 at 7:22am PST

“One and one, now we’re done,” Hampton told People. Doc is the final member of the family, joining his 2-year-old sister Cai MyAnna.

Congratulations to Hampton and Dukes!

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