Wanda Sykes Welcomes Twins Olivia and Lucas

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It’s a boy and a girl for comedian Wanda Sykes and her wife Alex!

Alex delivered fraternal twins on Monday, April 27th, Wanda’s rep tells PEOPLE exclusively. Daughter Olivia Lou weighed in at 6 lbs., 7 oz and was 19″ long, while son Lucas Claude debuted at 7 lbs., 9 oz and 20″ long. “All are happy and healthy and at home,” the rep shares.

The New Adventures of Old Christine star, 45, and Alex were married on October 25th, 2008. The twins are the first children for the couple.

Source: PEOPLE

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Just in time for Mother’s Day! Congratulations to the new (and tired) Mommy’s.

- Susan on May 13th, 2009

I love to hear of twins that have such a nice birth weight!

- Tee on May 13th, 2009

Wow! I didn’t know they were expecting!! HUGE surprise!! Congrats to the family!!

- .:. Mama to my Boy.:. on May 13th, 2009

Congrats to the happy family!

- Jane on May 13th, 2009

Congratulations to Wanda and her wife! I’m so happy for them.

I love Wanda on New Adventures of Old Christine and can’t wait for a new episode tonight.

- Lynn on May 13th, 2009

yay my name is Olivia too

- Olivia on May 13th, 2009

Wow! That is surprising news!

- Angi on May 13th, 2009

Wow bring on the triplets, this twin thing is becoming old news haha I’m totally kidding, every baby is a blessing of course! Congratulations to them! I love the name Lucas (spelled with the c!)

- Natasha on May 13th, 2009

Wow! How wonderful. I was a bit confused when she mentioned her kids during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, I actually googled her to see if I’d missed a birth announcement. Congrats Wanda & Alex.

- Lulu on May 13th, 2009

What?! I had no idea they were expecting- Did I miss an announcement? Anyways, congratulations!! And, love love love the names.

- Sarah K. on May 13th, 2009

I love the names Olivia & Lucas! Congrats to them.

- Brooklyn on May 13th, 2009

*drops mouth*

I didn’t know she was having kids and surprise it’s twins!! How common

- JMO on May 13th, 2009

*LOVE* the names!!! Congrats to Wanda and her wife!!!

- wowfornoobs on May 13th, 2009

Beautiful names – love both of them!

- angela on May 13th, 2009

Congrats!!! I would love to be part of that family. She is so darn funny.

- mary on May 13th, 2009

wow i’m really surprised by this! I love the names!

- Fifi on May 13th, 2009

I had no idea they were expecting! How exciting! Cute names….can’t wait to see baby pics

- HeatherR on May 13th, 2009

I didn’t even know she was a lesbian, let alone was expecting twins! I’m in such a fog.

- Lacey on May 13th, 2009

What happy news. And what big, healthy twins! Congratulations to the new Mamas!

- Michelle Z. on May 13th, 2009

I love the names!! Congrats to them. I wonder whose last name they will have?

- Mia on May 13th, 2009

Not that it matters but considering the birth weight of the babies Alex had to be pregnant before they were married…No way premies would be that big!

- Cortney on May 13th, 2009

Well if they live in california Cortney they probably got married as soon as legally possible! Awesome names.

- Emily on May 13th, 2009

love the first names – Although I am a fan of the Italian version Luca/Lucca……

Congrats to her and her wife…..

Wanda is so funny – (especially on Curb your Enthusiasm)

- Whitney on May 13th, 2009

Wow! I had no idea she was married to her gf, and definitely didn’t know they were expecting! Congrats to Wanda and Alex! I bet Lucas and Olivia are cute. I really like the names as well.

- Jess from Ohio on May 13th, 2009

Wow, I had no idea she had children on the way. Congrats to Wanda.

- Jessica on May 13th, 2009

Congrats!!!!

- Sara S on May 13th, 2009

Just curious. Will she have to adopt the twins because of Prop 8 or are they still married under the law?

- Kate on May 13th, 2009

Great news! I also had no idea they were having babies.

- Liv on May 13th, 2009

How awesome!!! Those are my favorite baby names!!!!

- Anh-Chi on May 13th, 2009

Don’t know who she is, but congrats to her and her wife. Very cute names

- Philippa on May 13th, 2009

So Alex was the one who carried the babies? I don’t remember ever seeing Wanda pregannt…

- Allison on May 13th, 2009

I did not realize Wanda was gay, not that it matters I was just surprised.

Anyway, congrats to them! Love the names

- Laura on May 13th, 2009

Fantastic names!! Congratulations!!

- brannon on May 13th, 2009

Congrats! Love the names! I wonder if Wanda’s wife is much younger than she is.

- Chris on May 13th, 2009

I didn’t know that Wanda was married or that they were expecting. Congrats to them, such cute names and I can’t wait to see some pictures!

- Michelle on May 13th, 2009

I don’t agree with Syke’s politics, but congrats to her and her partner on their new babies! Great names.

- Anna on May 13th, 2009

wow congrats!!! i love her…Wanda is one of the most funniest ppl. Beautiful names for the kids. Love her show as well. Im a huge fan.

- lilly on May 13th, 2009

Wow! I didn’t know for sure if Wanda was gay, and I definitely didn’t know she was married and expecting. Congrats! Now I’m dying to see pics – I love twins even tho they are becoming more common these days!

- daniela on May 13th, 2009

I didn’t know they were expecting, but congrats to them! I love the names Olivia and Lucas. =)

- CTBmom on May 13th, 2009

Congrats to them! This is wonderful news

- dcmom on May 13th, 2009

How exciting and one of each! I didn’t know she was a lesbian either, must have kept personal life quiet, not that her sexuality matters, was just a surprise. Congrats to the new mums,and I also like their names and prefer Lucas spelt with a ‘c’ not a ‘k’ too. Nice normal names. I have a friend who recently had an Olivia and older girl Kayla, pretty feminine names. Olivia’s nice classic name that doesn’t age and suits an older person too? – that’s how I feel anyhow…

- Sam & Freya's Mum on May 13th, 2009

Kate (#27), they should still be legally married because laws (including this one) generally cannot be retroactively applied. So, while gay couples can longer get married in CA, those who already did before the ban are still legally married.

- Sarah K. on May 13th, 2009

Love those names! Congrats to the new moms!

- Colleen on May 13th, 2009

wow, what healthy weights for twins!

- emilyc on May 13th, 2009

My dogs name is lucas,so i personaly approve. its very western and masculine.

- ann on May 13th, 2009

I’ve never seen Lucas spelled with a “k” actually. That’s different. I love the names and congrats to the family!

- Terri on May 13th, 2009

awwwww goood for her. I just love her

- Megz on May 13th, 2009

Good news there! Very nice weight for twins. Sounds like they were carried to term or at least close to term to be at those weights.

I am glad she “came out” last fall (for Prop 8) as the more celebrities that do so, the less stigma, sterotypes, and hopefully opportunities for homophobia and discrimination.

I mean, think of all the people that didn’t know Wanda was a lesbian and said were big fans of her from Curb Your Enthusiasm and Old Christine, yadda, yadda.

Do they no longer like her because she is a lesbian, and “shock” married to another woman and now has kids with her? So yes, bring on the celebrity GLBT and the twins and triplets!

- eternalcanadian on May 13th, 2009

Oops, teehee, my 8 turned into a sunglass smilie. I meant Prop 8 there.

- eternalcanadian on May 14th, 2009

I remember reading an interview with Ms. Sykes in People. She said that she never wanted to be a mother. Wow this is a huge surprise! Also how awesome that she gets to be a mom without giving birth. I wish the couple all the best.

- Alex on May 14th, 2009

Congratulations, Wanda and Alex! You now have double the joy and fun because of your twins! I’m sure they’re just adorable, and I can’t wait to see pictures of them! Congratulations again on your 2 bundles of joy!!!

- Brianne on May 14th, 2009

Her kids have gorgeous & normal names. I love Lucas & Olivia.

- Alex on May 14th, 2009

Congrats to Wanda and her wife! She was hilarious at the Correspondence Dinner. My husband and I had tears in our eyes! Beautiful names!

In response to whether or not they are still married, anyone who was married before Prop 8 was in effect, as of right now, is still legally married. The California Supreme Court is in the process of deciding whether or not it is going to uphold Prop 8 and if they do they are unsure if they are going annual the close to 20,000 marriages that were performed…so no, at this time Wanda doesn’t have to adopt her children. Just writing that sentence seems so wrong…the idea of having to adopt ones own children is so horrendous. Love is love and who are any of us to say that only certain people can get married. As my Dad would say, “if they want to be as miserable as the rest of us, why not?” My Dad always had a great sense of humour! He was obviously joking…if some don’t get that. Two consenting adults…that should be the law.

- Devon on May 14th, 2009

Those kids are going to have a fun household!!! Congrats to both Mamas!!

- Katie on May 14th, 2009

Congratulations to Wanda and alex i like the name olivia but not lucas

- aubrey mackenzie on May 14th, 2009

Amen, Devon! Every American deserves equal rights under the law, and that includes to right to choose who they want to marry, regardless of sex.

I am so glad for Wanda and her wife, to have brought 2 big healthy babies into the world. Wanda is an absolute riot, and I am so glad she has found so much happiness. I love the names they chose, they are so classic! Much congrats to the whole family!!!!

- Shannon on May 14th, 2009

WOW, I had no idea she was a lesbian OR having a baby….letalone twins..lol. Congratulations to them both, I really hope they enjoy motherhood as much as I do:)

- Mommyof3 on May 14th, 2009

Bravo, Devon. And major congrats to the new mommies

- txgal on May 14th, 2009

love the names…congratulations!!!

- carrie on May 14th, 2009

I don’t think it needed to be said that they are fraternal twins. Um, yeah, of course they are! Identical twins are always the same sex so it goes without saying that boy/girl twins are fraternal.

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You are very right, but we usually have at least one reader asking, so tried to nip that one in the bud!

- CBB Staff

- Seraphina on May 14th, 2009

Every time I see Wanda in a movie, show, or comedy act, she has my sides busting. Hilarious, talented lady. I just watched Monster-In-Law and she was the funniest part of the movie in my opinion. When she said that she almost dislocated her you know what, I thought I was going to die. Congrats Wanda and Alex on your two new babies!

- Marisa on May 14th, 2009

LOve the names!!! Kinda funny, because our son is named LUKAS and I was contemplating OLIVIA if we ever have a girl… =)

- Amanda on May 14th, 2009

I feel like I remember reading she was expecting, then I want to say I almost forgot or don’t remember at all, lol. Anyway, it sounds familiar, and those babies were definitely good sizes for twins! Their names are cute, too.

Congrats to Wanda and her wife on the twins!

- FC on May 14th, 2009

Wow! The twins were a healthy weight!!

- babyboopie on May 14th, 2009

Oh yes – LOVED her in Monster in Law!!

I am sooo glad they gave their kids nice, normal names!!! The rest of Hollywood should take note!!

- MiracleMileMom on May 14th, 2009

I didn’t know she was gay or expecting! Two surprises! Congrats to the new moms.

- Veronica on May 14th, 2009

I celebrate the two new precious lives! Congrats to the parents!

But sincerely, and I have a right to free speech. . . I do not support gay marriage. If you’re truly tolerant, you’ll not tell me to shut up. That would be hateful.

- Bitsy on May 14th, 2009

Yay — Normal names!!

- Meg on May 14th, 2009

Seraphina- Actually, on extremely rare occasions, identical twins can be one boy and one girl. What happens is that a zygote (the techincal term for a newly fertilized egg) with the chromsome set XY splits, creating identical twin boys. However, shortly after the split, one of the twins somehow loses the Y chromosome, which means that twin developes into a girl (she will, however, have what’s called Turner Syndrome, which results when one of the sex chromosomes is absent).

However, that IS extremely rare, so it’s still pretty safe to assume when you see a pair of boy/girl twins that they’re fraternal.

bitsy- I’m certainly not going to tell you to shut up! In fact, I want to commend you for respectfully stating your opinion!

- CelebBabyLover on May 15th, 2009

I’m in shock, I did not know Wanda was a lesbian! Not that it matters but I absolutely love her in all the movies and television shows I’ve seen her in, she is hilarious! Congrats to both of them…I bet there is never a dull moment in that household! I can’t wait to see the pics!

- Teena on May 16th, 2009

What a great surprise!!! My two year old is named Lucas and my three month old daughter is named Olivia!!!! Wanda, you didn’t ask me permission first! LOL! Congrats to Wanda and her wife!!!

- Jackie on May 16th, 2009

It was Alex who gave birth to the twins, not Wanda.

- someone on May 17th, 2009

Huge congrats to the new family!!!

- sat on May 17th, 2009

cool!!! I wish the new family well!

- Ann deLourdes on May 18th, 2009