matthew mcconaughey and camila alvesMatthew McConaughey has become a first-time dad after his girlfriend gave birth to the couple’s son yesterday.

Camila Alves delivered the baby boy at 6:22pm (local time) in a Los Angeles area hospital and in a statement released to OK magazine, Matthew confirmed: “Camila and I were side by side the entire time.

“We are both tired and elated, and are so happy to have created the greatest miracle in the world - having a child and making a family. Now comes the greatest adventure - raising one, together.”

No name has yet been confirmed for the boy but Matthew’s spokesperson Alan Nierob confirmed that the child weighed in at 7lbs 4oz.