Chris Noth's girlfriend gives birth to a boy

Sex and The City actor Chris Noth and his longterm girlfriend Tara Wilson have welcomed a son, the actor's rep has confirmed.

"I am happy to confirm that Chris Noth and Tara Wilson are the proud parents of a happy and healthy baby boy," the rep told People.com.

The baby - which has been named Orion Christopher Noth was born in Los Angeles on Friday, and weighed 7 lbs., 10 oz.

"Chris and Tara are thrilled and all are doing well," adds the rep.

Wilson and Noth, 53, met while she was working at his NYC bar, The Cutting Room. The proud parents are due to appear on the big screen together as well, in the indie drama Frame of Mind. Chris - famous for his role as 'Mr. Big' in HBO's SATC - plays a journalist in the film and Wilson has a supporting role in the movie, which was filmed in Carlstadt, N.J., last year.