Halle Berry and Olivier Martinez

Halle Berry and Olivier Martinez

Halle Berry has given birth to her first son.

The 'Cloud Atlas' star and her husband Olivier Martinez welcomed their first child into the world yesterday (05.10.13).

According to People magazine, a representative for the actress - who the French star in July - has confirmed the happy news.

It is said Halle's five-year-old daughter Nahla has already visited her new baby brother at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.

A source added: "Olivier hasn't left Halle's side. Nahla visited her baby brother earlier today."

When Halle revealed the couple were expecting a boy earlier this year, she explained her daughter was excited to for the "miracle" of a brother.

She previously said: "[Nahla's] really happy. Not long ago she asked God for a little sister, but I tried not to get her hopes up. At 46, I didn't know if I'd be able to get pregnant again.

"Olivier and I have always wanted to be parents. But I didn't want to get my hopes up ... God made the dream come true.

"This pregnancy is like a miracle for me, an amazing gift, because this child was as wished for as it was expected. It's like a renewal of life ... Good things happen too."