Jude Law has become a father for the fourth time after ex-partner Samantha Burke gave birth to a baby girl.

The 24-year-old actress was “overwhelmed” by the arrival of 5lb 12oz Sophia.

Her spokesperson told People: "The baby and mom are doing wonderful."

Law and Burke, who met on the set of Sherlock Holmes in New York last year, are no longer together.

The British actor only acknowledged that she was pregnant two months ago, but is understood to have pledged his full support.

He has three other children with former wife Sadie Frost.

Stars on daddy duty