Oscar nominee, Naomi Watts and her husband, Liev Schreiber are parents for a second time. Watts gave birth to a baby boy on Saturday. A representative for the couple was quoted as saying, “I can confirm that she had a baby boy yesterday.” The name of the newest addition to the family is as yet a family secret.

Watts and Schreiber have been a couple since meeting on the set of the 2006 movie The Painted Veil. The couple’s first child, Alexander Pete Schreiber, was born July 2006. Watts gushed about young Alexander in an interview earlier this year, “He’s turning pages in the book. He’s crawling and standing up.” Like any other new mom, she was excited about what he was able do such as waving. She also revealed in the interview that she read Goodnight Moon to him every night. For those not in the know, Goodnight Moon is an excellent choice for your baby. It’s a fun read, and I have fond memories of reading it to my little one. Although he is four now he still requests it from time to time.

Aside from her seemingly great taste in children’s books, Watts might not be too keen on the unusual baby name trend. Well, if the name of her firstborn is anything to go by. Here’s an interesting bit of trivia; Watts and Schreiber met while playing a romantically involved pair who were married to other people. I guess whatever it takes to create that spark right?

Watts has amassed a pretty impressive body of work in Hollywood, becoming one of the industry’s most respected actresses. She received her academy award nomination for 21 Grams. Fans will also remember her from movies such as Eastern Promises and King Kong. Schreiber has appeared in the Scream series as well as Kate & Leopold among others.

Congratulations to the happy couple on this addition to their family. Juggling the demands of successful Hollywood careers and family may not be easy, but as so many parents can attest, it is certainly rewarding.

If you?ve seen the ABC show, Pushing Daisies, you?re no doubt familiar with actress Anna Friel. She plays the love interest to the show?s main character, Ned, played by Lee Pace. Friel and her boyfriend, British actor, David Thewlis have a daughter, Gracie, and they would love to increase the size of their family. ?I really want to be a mother again?, she is quoted as saying.

According to reports, UK born Friel wants her next child to be born and raised in America. The family is so comfortable in Los Angeles where the show is filmed, she wants to make it home. ?You know, I’d always thought we’d go back (to Britain), but David and I had that conversation the other day asking, ‘What happens if Daisies doesn’t continue – would we then go back?? she said.

It seems like a lot of foreign born actors either set up roots or spend a lot of time in the good old USA. I remember reading an article once that suggested that Jude Law?s desire to stay in the US put a strain on his marriage to Sadie Frost, who wanted to stay in Britain.

The late Heath Ledger, who was born in Australia, spent a great deal of time in the US, with a home in LA, and fathering a daughter with American actress, Michelle Williams. A number of other Aussie imports also seemed to find the USA a great place to raise a family. Simon Baker, who garnered attention for his work in The Guardian, saw his career take off after relocating with his family to Los Angeles.

Nicole Kidman was also very much at home in the US during her marriage to Tom Cruise. It?s not certain where she will end up now that she has remarried and has a new baby, Sunday Rose to complete her family. Given her Hollywood career however, it?s reasonable to assume that she will continue to spend much time in the US.

On the other side of the coin, Eric Bana who has worked with some of the top names in Hollywood, still resides in Melbourne, Australia. Other notable foreign born actors who spend much of their time in LA include Kate Beahan (The Wicker Man) who was born in Australia, and Daniel Goddard (Beastmaster), another Aussie, who resides in LA.

With no fanfare, no announcement that it would be done beforehand, three of Heath Ledger’s costars and replacement in Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus, quietly donated their salary to Matilda, his only daughter with actress Michelle Williams. Jude Law, Collin Ferrell, and Johnny Depp (Ledger’s replacement), have not done any interviews on this subject. The movie director, Terry Gilliam, is the one who has been quoted to report the act.

The lack of a media blitz, or any hint of a publicity stunt, is what is so amazing about this news. It is very important, in my opinion, to note that all three actors are dads themselves. You may recall that Heath Ledger had passed away due to an accidental overdose of prescription pills, and upon the reading of his will, it was discovered that he had not updated it to include his daughter. In effect, his estate has been left to his family in Australia. A stunning fact really, and one that underscores the need for a last will and testament. Ledger’s family made a public statement that Matilda would be well taken care of, but as rumors swill of battles over inheritance within the family, who knows?

Now, the three actors’ salaries will hopefully be set up in a trust fund for Matilda for future use, including college. The monetary contribution is significant, but the noble gesture is even more so.