Halle Berry expecting first child

LOS ANGELES - Oscar-winning screen star Halle Berry is expecting her first child with partner Gabriel Aubry, the actress confirmed to television show Access Hollywood on Tuesday.
Berry, 41, who scooped a best actress Academy Award in 2002 for her performance in "Monster's Ball," told the entertainment news program that she was three months into her pregnancy.
"Yes, I am three months pregnant," Berry said. "Gabriel and I are beyond excited and I've waited a long time for this moment in my life."
Berry and Aubry, 32, met shooting a fashion ad for Versace in November 2005 and began dating shortly afterwards.
Earlier this year, the twice-married Berry told reporters she was keen to start a family but never wanted to tie the knot again.
"I will never, never get married again," she said. "Actually, it's just that now I've come to a place where I think two people can share their lives without the ring, without the piece of paper."
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09/05/2007 00:12 GMT