Essence Atkins, Robert De Niro, Eric Benet, and their spouses are all proud parents of babies born over the Christmas weekend.

New Couple Eric Benet & wife Manuela Testolini welcomed a baby girl named Lucia on December 23rd. The couple were married in July and this is their first child together and the 2nd for Eric. (he has a 20 year old daughter named India).

Robert De Niro and his wife Grace Hightower welcomed a baby girl via surrogate named Helen on December 24th. This is the couples 2nd child (they have a 13 year old son named Elliot) and the 6th child for Robert.

Actress Essence Atkins & husband Jaime Mendez welcomed a baby boy named Varro on December 25th. The couple of two years met on Match.com, this is the first child for Essence & Jamie.

 Congratulations to all the couples, what a precious gift to receive for Christmas.