Mae Whitman Welcomes Her First Baby, a Boy — and His Name Shares a Sweet Parenthood Connection

May Whitman has welcomed her first child a baby boy named miles on August 28th the 36-year-old actress shared the joyful news on Instagram with a touching photo of her newborn's foot holding her finger in her post Whitman revealed the significance behind the name miles which is inspired by her Parenthood co-star miles Heiser who played her brother Drew hold on the show she expressed her delight and gratitude describing her son as the kindest gentlest smartest funniest little BB Whitman also thanked the medical professionals and her support network for their care and support in May she had announced her pregnancy with a series of photos from Parenthood reflecting on the parallels between her character storyline and her real life experience