‘Bursting times three': Amber Heard announces birth of her twins
Amber is now a proud mother of three.
After months of Instagram hiatus, American actress Amber Heard has returned with a surprise announcement.
The actress revealed that she has welcomed twins — a baby boy named Ocean and a baby girl named Agnes.
Sharing the exciting news, Heard posted a photo of her newborns and reflected on her journey to motherhood.
'Today, I officially share the news that I welcomed twins into the Heard gang. My daughter Agnes and my son Ocean are keeping my hands (and my heart) full,' she wrote.
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Amber Heard on overcoming fertility challenges
She added that becoming a mother despite fertility challenges has been one of the most humbling experiences of her life.
'I thought I couldn't possibly burst with more joy. Well, now I am bursting times three! Becoming a mother by myself and on my own terms, despite my own fertility challenges, has been the most humbling experience of my life.'
In 2021, Heard became a mother for the first time, welcoming her daughter Oonagh.
She said the arrival of the twins has completed the family she has been trying to build for years.
'I am eternally grateful that I was able to choose this responsibly and thoughtfully. To all the mums, wherever you are today and however you got here, my dream family and I are celebrating with you. Love always,' Heard added.
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