Tyler Perry confirms heââ¬â¢s going to be a dad.
Rumors have circulated that the 45-year-old Perry and girlfriend, Gelila Bekele, were expecting a child. But Perry had not made a public statement.
When asked about the prospects Friday at the opening night of the New York Film Festival, Perry responded cheerfully.
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ââ¬ÅGood, good. Weââ¬â¢re good. Very happy. Sheââ¬â¢s excited, Iââ¬â¢m excited so weââ¬â¢re very happy,ââ¬Â Perry told The Associated Press.
Perry was walking the red carpet for his latest film, ââ¬ÅGone Girl,ââ¬Â based on the best-selling novel.
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Directed by David Fincher, the film also stars Ben Affleck, Neil Patrick Harris and Rosamund Pike.
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