Hugh Grant has revealed the names and genders of his youngest children for the first time in a new interview with chat show host Jimmy Kimmel.
The actor, 64, who is father to five children, has never announced the names of two of his children or the gender of his youngest offspring.
But Hugh has finally shared the information during an appearance on the American chat show – and they are certainly very unique.
During a conversation about his own usual middle name – Mungo – Hugh divulged that his youngest child was a girl and shared her name with viewers.
Hugh, who shares three of his children with wife Anna Elisabet Eberstein, 41, recalled: ‘I was in a bit of a panic with my wife on 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 chat show host Jimmy Kimmel
The actor, 64, who is father to five children, has never announced the names of two of his children or the gender of his youngest offspring
Sharing the hilarious inspiration behind the name, he said: ‘We thought it might 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 named John Mungo, went on to reveal that his youngest isn’t the only child in the family with a fun name.
The Notting Hill star said that his eldest daughter with Anna also caused them some panic when it came to naming her after her birth.
Deciding to ask his son for advice, he said: ‘We asked her elder brother when she was on the way, ‘there’s a new baby coming along, what shall we call her?’, Hugh explained. ‘And he said ‘Kevin’, because that was his favourite Minion.
‘And we did think about calling her Kevin, but then we said, ‘you’d better think of something else’, and he said ‘Blue’, because that was his favourite colour.’
The announcement was out of character for Hugh, who despite being a huge Hollywood name, tends to keep his personal life out of the spotlight.
Hugh has previously shared rare details about his family life, including in 2020 when he spoke to Radio Times about his parenting style.
He said: ‘As children, [my mum] was quite silly with us with lots of silly voices. I do that with my children, but I’m not sure they enjoy it. They roll their eyes half the time.’
Hugh’s eldest child, a daughter named Tabitha, 13, was born in September 2013 following 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 of hospital staff being paid to leak information to the press.
‘Naturally, I was very keen to see my daughter as soon as possible, even if it could only be for a short time, so in the end I took a risk and visited the day after the birth.’
But Hugh has finally shared the information during an appearance on the American chat show – and they are certainly very unique
During a conversation about his own usual middle name – Mungo – Hugh divulged that his youngest child was a girl and shared her name with viewers
Tabitha’s first name was chosen by Hugh, while her middle name Xiao Xi which translates as happy surprise, was picked by her mother.
Hugh’s first son, John, was born on September 3 2013.
However Hugh’s paternity wasn’t confirmed until the following year when John’s birth certificate was changed to name him as the father and Anna as his mother.
His second son, Felix, was born just months after John. Tinglan gave birth to Felix in December 2012 and at the time of his birth, Hugh said: ‘At the time of Felix’s birth, Hugh tweeted: ‘Am thrilled my daughter now has a brother. Adore them both to an uncool degree. They have a fab mum.’
Hugh and Anna’s second child, Blue, was welcomed on December 15 2015 and their third, Lulu, arrived in March 2018.
Her 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 last week. He has five.’
‘He’s an enchanting dad. Really, really sweet. Having these kids has transformed him from a very miserable person into a fairly miserable person. It’s improved him. He’s gone up the scale.’
Hugh confirmed the news himself after marrying Anna, saying: ‘I’m just lucky. I’ve got a great wife. I love her. We’ve got three kids together, we live together.’
The birth of Hugh’s youngest daughter Lulu was revealed by his ex-girlfriend Elizabeth Hurley (pictured together in 1994)
