Mae Whitman Welcomes Her First Baby, Honors Parenthood Co Star with Baby's Name

May Witman is officially a mom the Beloved Parenthood star announced the birth of her first child a son on August 28th sharing the joyous news with her fans through a heartwarming Instagram post Witman known for her roles in Good Girls and the duff offered a glimpse of her newborn by posting a sweet photo of his tiny feet in true May Witman fashion she added a playful twist to her Announcement by referencing the recent baby news of Justin Bieber and Haley Bieber she captioned the photo not to be a Bieber about it but I just gave birth to our son miles in her Instagram post Whitman shared her deep love and affection for her newborn son revealing the tender moment when she and her partner first heard his tiny cries from the moment we heard the first tiny sound out of his tiny piggy mouth we were both smitten she wrote encapsulating the overwhelming Joy of becoming a parent one of the most touching aspects of Whitman's announcement is the special significance behind her son's name she revealed that she named her baby boy after her Parenthood co-star miles Heiser who portrayed her younger brother on the NBC show the bond between May and Miles has clearly remained strong since the show ended its six season run in 2015 in her post Whitman expressed her admiration and love for Heiser saying he is the kindest gentlest smartest funniest little BBE baby boy ever and he's our best friend pretty much exactly like his namesake Uncle miles she continued we are infinitely grateful he chose us as his parents we love you miles despite the heartfelt post Whitman has chosen to keep certain details of her personal life private she has not publicly commented on her relationship status or revealed the identity of her baby's father this decision to maintain privacy alliance with how she has managed her public Persona throughout her career balancing her status as a beloved actress with the need to keep parts of her life out of the spotlight the connection between May Witman and Miles Heiser is a testament to the Deep bonds that can form on set even after the conclusion of Parenthood nearly a decade ago Whitman and Heiser have remained close friends in fact Heiser was present alongside their onscreen mother Lauren Graham when Witman announced her pregnancy on May 12 Whitman posted a photo of herself with her baby bump standing next to her former castmates and added a caption that playfully referenced their time on Parenthood not to make a Parenthood episode out of it or anything but Mother's Day is looking a little different this year can't wait to meet you huge baby kicking my insides to filth she wrote Whitman's relationship with Lauren Graham is another significant connection that has endured beyond their time on Parenthood the two actresses share a close Bond and Witman has often expressed her admiration for Graham which she considers one of her best friends in a 2023 tribute to the Gilmore Girls Alum Whitman wrote I wish words could convey the depth of love and gratitude I have for you but they can't so I'll do us both a favor and not try we love you LG as May Whitman embarks on this new chapter of motherhood fans and Friends alike are celebrating the arrival of baby miles and the Beautiful connections that have shaped her life with her trademark humor and heartfelt sincerity Whitman continues to endear herself to audiences both on screen and off

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