Justin Long and Kate Bosworth Kept Baby News a ‘Secret’ Because It Was a ‘Delicate Process’: Source (Exclusive)

Kate Bosworth and Justin Long “are over the moon with joy” after welcoming their first child, a source tells Star.

“These first days with their new baby have been pure bliss. Yes, there have been sleepless nights, but they’re tired and excited,” the insider shared of the couple, who are spending their first days as a family “bonding” with their child. “They are a team. Justin’s doing a lot of the diaper changing.”

“Kate and Justin were already one of the happiest couples, but now they feel their love just got bigger,” the insider continued. “They were so ready to be parents.”

On Thursday, July 17, Page Six reported the Blue Crush actress, 42, and the He’s Just Not That Into You actor, 47, welcomed their child via surrogate.

“They are both very private about their personal lives. They’ve learned to be that way from experience,” the source explained of the pair opting to keep their baby plans a “secret” from the public. “They didn’t want to invite unwanted attention on this delicate process.”

As for the future, the insider said the pair plans to grow their family, noting “they want at least two kids,” and “this is the beginning of making that dream come true.”

The public first learned about Bosworth and Long’s relationship in 2022. The pair then got engaged in 2023 and tied the knot that same year.

“From the moment they met, they were so in sync with what they wanted in life and what their priorities were,” the insider added. “That’s why they’re a perfect match.”

In January 2024, Long posted a sweet birthday tribute for Bosworth on Instagram and discussed their future children.

“One day our kids might ask me ‘Dad, why did you write sappy things about Mom on that old Instagram app? The one you won’t let us use?'” he wrote in his caption. “And I’ll say “Well, _____, because there are a lot of poisonous things on the Internet but your mom always inspires me to put good things into the world.”

“Besides, i know reading those old posts touched her and made her smile,” Long penned. “And I’ve been so blessed to have experienced so many fun, wondrous things in this life – things for which I’ll never be able to properly express my gratitude – but of all those joys, touching your Mom and making her smile are my favorites.”