Hugh Grant has revealed the names and genders of his youngest children for the first time in a new interview with talk show host Jimmy Kimmel.
The 64-year-old actor, father of five, has never announced the names of two of his children or the sex of his youngest son.
But Hugh finally shared the information during an appearance on the American chat show, and they certainly are very unique.
During a conversation about his usual middle name, Mungo, Hugh divulged that his youngest daughter was a girl and shared her name with viewers.
Hugh, who shares three of his children with his wife Anna Elisabet Eberstein, 41, recalled: “I was a little scared with my wife the day we named (our daughter).”
Hugh Grant has revealed the names and genders of his youngest children for the first time in a new interview with talk show host Jimmy Kimmel.
The actor, 64 years old and father of five children, has never announced the names of two of his children or the sex of his youngest child.
Sharing the fun inspiration behind the name, he said: “We thought it would be nice for her when she was older if she could say in bars that her middle name is Danger.” So her name is Lulu Danger Grant. Austin Powers, you know?
Hugh, who also has a son called John Mungo, revealed that the youngest is not the only child in the family with a funny name.
The Notting Hill star said his eldest daughter with Anna also caused them some panic when it came to naming her after her birth.
He decided to ask his son for advice, saying, “We asked his older brother when she was on the way, ‘There’s a new baby coming, what are we going to call her?’ Hugh explained. And he said ‘Kevin,’ because that was his favorite Minion.” .
“And we thought about calling her Kevin, but then we said, ‘You better think of something else,’ and he said ‘Blue,’ because that was her favorite color.”
The announcement was out of character for Hugh, who despite being a big Hollywood name, tends to keep his personal life out of the spotlight.
Hugh previously shared rare details about his family life, including in 2020 when he spoke to Radio Times about his parenting style.
He said: ‘When they were kids, (my mum) was quite silly with us and had a lot of silly voices. I do it with my kids, but I’m not sure they enjoy it. Half the time they roll their eyes.
Hugh’s eldest child, a daughter called Tabitha, 13, was born in September 2013 after a “fleeting affair” with her mother Tinglan Hong.
The father of five missed Tabitha’s birth and later explained: ‘I have had too many experiences where hospital staff are paid to leak information to the press.
“Naturally, I really wanted to see my daughter as soon as possible, even if it was just for a short time, so in the end I took a chance and visited her the day after she was born.”
But Hugh finally shared the information during an appearance on the American chat show, and they are certainly very unique.
During a conversation about his usual middle name, Mungo, Hugh divulged that his youngest daughter was a girl and shared her name with viewers.
Tabitha’s first name was chosen by Hugh, while her The middle name Xiao Xi, which translates to happy surprise, was chosen by her mother.
Hugh’s first child, John, was born on September 3, 2013.
However, Hugh’s paternity was not confirmed until the following year, when John’s birth certificate was changed to name him as his father and Anna as his mother.
Their second son, FĂ©lix, was born a few months after Juan. Tinglan gave birth to Felix in December 2012 and at the time of his birth, Hugh tweeted: “I’m delighted my daughter now has a brother.” I adore both to an uncool degree. They have a fabulous mother.
Hugh and Anna’s second child, Blue, was welcomed on December 15, 2015 and their third, Lulu, arrived in March 2018.
His birth was announced by Hugh’s ex-girlfriend, Elizabeth Hurley.
Appearing on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, the star revealed: ‘Well, he had another one last week. He has five.
‘He is a lovely father. Really, very sweet. Having these children has transformed him from a very miserable person to a pretty miserable person. It has improved him. He has moved up the ladder.
Hugh confirmed the news himself after marrying Anna, saying: “I’m just lucky.” I have a great wife. I love her. We have three children together, we live together.’
The birth of Hugh’s youngest daughter, Lulu, was revealed by his ex-girlfriend Elizabeth Hurley (pictured together in 1994).