Hey, Jude, It's a Girl!

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A rep for Samantha Burke — the 24-year-old aspiring actress whom Jude Law met while filming Sherlock Holmes in New York City last year — confirms to PEOPLE that her client is ” overwhelmed with joy” at the birth of her daughter, Sophia, on Tuesday, September 22nd. Sophia weighed in at 5 lbs., 12 oz.

Jude, 36, who has three other children with ex-wife Sadie Frost, is currently appearing in a Broadway production of Hamlet, now in previews.

Jude’s rep confirmed the pregnancy in a statement released last July after reports surfaced in the media that Samantha was expecting.

– Elizabeth Leonard and Natasha Stoynoff

Comments

congrats!

nice source.

- kai on September 23rd, 2009

good for her but yeah im done with jude! :@

- Tina. on September 23rd, 2009

I’ll reserve complete “judgement” and just say congratulations. Little Sophia, welcome to the world.

- Alex on September 23rd, 2009

another man who needs to keep his pants zipped. ex wife, ex girlfriend, nanny, a girl who just gave birth to his love child. wow. i think he and lil wayne need to join some sort of support group for sex fiends.

- nks on September 23rd, 2009

Congratulations Samantha Jude! and welcome Sophia!
I have to say though, that I don’t appreciate the little undertone your text contains, it sounds judgmental and none of us know for certain what the situation is and should not judge Jude. How unusual is it that single men have one-night stands, anyway? Pretty common where I come from.

- Cathylee on September 23rd, 2009

Just wondering why so many people seem to blame Jude- takes two to tango right?

- Louise on September 23rd, 2009

Comparing Jude to Lil Wayne? That gave me a laugh. Lil Wayne has/expecting 3/4 kids with 3/4 different women. Jude has 3 kids with his ex-wife and this child with Samantha… Hardly the same situation with Lil Wayne if you ask me.

…and I agree with Louise, takes two people to make a baby, Jude didn’t create this baby by himself.

- paperskyyy on September 23rd, 2009

Yeah Cathylee, that’s something to feel is certainly FINE! No one should be going around having one night stands (man or woman!) Ever heard of having morals? As usual the children lose out in the long run.

- Paige on September 23rd, 2009

Welcome to the world Sophia! I am hopeful that despite being the product of a short relationship, Sophia will have two loving parents. Jude may not have the best reputation, but I can’t judge him. It *appears* that he takes care of his prior children (judging by pictures and interviews. I don’t know him personally so I can’t say for sure.)And I sure do agree with Louise- it takes two to tango.

- Jess from Ohio on September 23rd, 2009

Nks – calling him a sex fiend? We might not like Jude’s choices, but did he actually do anything wrong? “Sex fiend” is actually potentially libellous.

- Alex on September 23rd, 2009

Like Alex, I will reserve judgement…and say Congrats! Girls are dominating on CBB this week!

- daniela on September 23rd, 2009

What’s with the judgemental tone in this post, CBB?

Congrats to them both. I hope they find ways to work this out so that this little girl gets to enjoy both her mother and father.

- Hea on September 23rd, 2009

Paige: are you serious?? Since when is it immoral to have a one night stand?? If not having one night stands is your personal choice then that’s your personal choice – but to condemn others for it? How narrow minded are you?? To each their own. Everyone’s entitled to their own decisions with their sex life, and provided they’re safe and all parties are consenting adults where’s the harm? Some people enjoy having a varied sex life and there’s absolutely nothing wrong with that. Before I got married I had plenty of one night stands and many loving relationships as well. I don’t regret any of them. In fact I think for me, it’s my previous experiences that have allowed me to have an open, loving and mature sex life with my husband. I wouldn’t take any of my experiences back. Noone says your sexual history has to be like that, everyone’s path is their own. But where do you get off looking down on others like that? Get off your high horse.

- CharlieB on September 23rd, 2009

Um, the problem with one night stands is that it could ruin the rest of your life: i.e. STDs, pregnancy, etc. I know no one is perfect, but to act like people should run around having “plenty” of one night stands is moral and fine, well…it’s not.

- Lis on September 23rd, 2009

ITO CharlieB! Speaking from experience, one night stands can be fun and just because you don’t want one, doesn’t mean that no one else can have them or they are immoral.

We don’t know the circumstances around the situation or what preventative measures were used or not used so you can all lay off Jude. It’s pretty obvious he adores his other children and will most likely adore this child. Be happy a child was born safe and healthy and has two parents (together or not) and will grow up financially secure. That’s a lot more than what a lot of children get. Don’t get dragged down by “oh the parents aren’t married!” “he should keep it in his pants!” or all of that other nonsense. It’s perfectly alright not to agree with having a child out of wedlock or having a child with a brief sexual partner, but you don’t have act though you are superior to these people – you’re not. None of us are better than the other, no matter how much you think you are.

That all aside, congratulations to Jude, Samantha and their baby girl.

- Devon on September 23rd, 2009

I agree this post seems judgmental. He could be attending every appointment WITH her for all we know. It’s ridiculous to assume he doesn’t talk to her or know anything about her pregnancy.

- Andrea_momof2 on September 23rd, 2009

CharlieB, I was amazed to find that you are a woman. You are the 2nd woman that I have ever heard try to justify random sex as perfectly moral behavior. The other was in college and desperaate for a date. It IS in fact immoral. If you choose to be an immoral person, you are absolutely right that you have that choice. But don’t try to convince everyone else that this kind of behavior is either moral or the norm, becaause it is neither. Is it common? maybe, but that doesn’t make it normal or acceptable.

- Amy on September 23rd, 2009

Congratulations little one for coming into the world!!!
I think we have an issue where many different beliefs are piling up. As a Christian, I believe that one night stands are against what God says. But everyone, who is human, makes some kind of mistake, from lying to sex with someone other than spouse to thinking bad thoughts. It is their decision and even though we don’t like it nor agree with it, we don’t have to live with it, or condone it.

- Leigh on September 23rd, 2009

I want to know where it was said that it was a one night stand.

- Jen K on September 23rd, 2009

CharlieB, I can’t believe that you are a woman. Is this what you will teach your daughters if you have any? Random sex has always been immoral, and always will be. If you choose to justify it for yourself, you are right, that is entirely your “grown-up” choice. But don’t try to kid yourself that this behavior is either the norm or moral. Do people make mistakes? Certainly, but hopefully they see them as such. Is random sex common? Sure, but common does not make it moral. I believe that you are only the second woman in the world I have ever heard take this stand. The first was a girl I knew in college who was desperate for a date. It’s interesting that you say that you and your husband have an “open sex life”. You are both entitled to make that “grown-up” decision for yourselves, but again- doesn’t make it moral or the norm.

- Amy on September 23rd, 2009

Amy – Count me “number 3″ I personally don’t have one night stands, but I have NO problem with people who do. It doesn’t make men “sex fiends” or women “whores” it’s just a different way of being a sexual being. I’m tired of “moral this” and “moral that” and I’m tired of closed-minded Christians making the rest of us look bad… I’m a committed Christian with “morals” and I think everyone is entitled to their own sex life. And MY morals tell me to treat everyone as equals, to not act superior, to be understanding and non-judgmental.

- amandamay on September 23rd, 2009

I hope he got a paternity test. They only dated for two months???? It’s the right thing to do. Never assume paternity especially if you weren’t in a serious relationship. Now I don’t know if it was serious or not but it didn’t last very long so it’s the smart thing to do. Welcome to the world Sophia!

- Crystal on September 23rd, 2009

OK. The guy was single, the girl was single, they had an unplanned baby out of wedlock, but why judge him so harshly? He’s a celebrity in the public eye so he gets all the grief over a one-night stand resulting in an unplanned pregnancy when the fact is the same thing goes on all around America EVERY SINGLE DAY!

- Jennifer on September 23rd, 2009

Oops! I read that wrong. They didn’t date for two months that was when he acknowledged the pregnancy. So we don’t actually know how long they dated or even if they really dated or were just “hooking up.” From what I could gather they weren’t together very long. Jude! I comment you for manning up and accepting responsibility but I really hope you have documented proof that the baby is yours.

- Crystal on September 23rd, 2009

Congratulations Samantha and Jude, and welcome Sophia! Love the name, mostly because one of my favorite actresses is Sophia Bush =)

anyway, it kinda buggs me to give all the blame to Jude. It takes two to tango right? And none of use have any clue how he dealed with the situation, just what the media tells us, which we should not trust.

- sara on September 23rd, 2009

Crystal, I think the reports said they took a paternity test. I’m sure he did.

charlieB&amandamay, I’m with you. some comments scare me.

- kai on September 23rd, 2009

Kai-I’m sure he did too. It just scares me to think that people take care of children based on the word of the mother. I’m not saying she’s lying or the baby isn’t his I’m just glad a paternity test was taken.

- Crystal on September 23rd, 2009

Amy I’ll be number 4. While I would never have a one night stand I would never judge someone who did. Its their life and they’re entitled to live it as they see fit. Its not ‘immoral’ but just a way some people tend to be sexually active. So long as they’re sensible about it and safe then whats the big deal? You’re not the one who has to live that persons life.
As for Jude and Samantha I’m not judging whats happened here either because none of us truly know what happened and what the situation currently is like- What Jude has/hasn’t done. And all this speculation I think is harmful and mean- comparing Jude to a sex fiend really? In fact I do find it compeletely ridiculous that people seem to be blaming it all on Jude Like he impregnanted Samantha without her knowledge- it takes two to tango. If you’re going to tell Jude to zip his pants then tell Samantha to close her legs (You wouldn’t do either because its rude!)
The main point is that there is a beautiful little girl in the world and instead of attacking the parents you should be congratulating them on their little bundle of joy. Welcome to the world Sophia- Good Luck.

- Sophie on September 23rd, 2009

I hope she has a normal growing up, the child is blameless, and yes it takes two to tango, and there is nothing wrong with having fun, but at the end of the day the child is the one who may suffer, she will eventually read all the stuff that has been written about her.
And may I say, god should never come into the equation, he has nothing to do with it, we all make our own choices in life.

- Shan on September 23rd, 2009

So, when the words “dated” and “relationship” are used, do they make a softer landing than “one night stand”? I’m not judging a one night stand, I just think the media should call a spade a spade. One more thing, 24 years old my A$$. She doesn’t look a day under 40 in the pic they have on People’s website. It’s strange, I can always think of something positive about all of these celebrity babies, but I can’t even muster a civil congratulations on this one.

- Julie on September 23rd, 2009

I’m a little surprised that this thread has degenerated so quickly that we are now at the point of name calling. That was sure fast.

If we are calling people who have one night stands or an active sex life WITHOUT a serious partner immoral, can I call all those “preachers” who are jumping on someone for not buying a vibrator ignorant? I don’t believe in God but do you see me lambasting those who do by saying “YOU’RE WRONG and you are going to enter the obilvion when you die becuase there is no heaven!” No, you don’t see that. Even though I don’t agree with your beliefs, you have the right to believe them without me critizing you.

While my example might be extreme, I want to illustrate the point that even though we don’t agree we can be respectful. There is not a lot of respect going on here.

PS – my example isn’t meant at any one in particular. I don’t know what I believe and lean more to being Agnostic rather than an Atheist. Just because it’s not visible, it still might be there.

- Devon on September 23rd, 2009

I must be crabby today.

- Julie on September 23rd, 2009

Bottom line, no one knows the circumstances surrounding their relationship.

Congratulations to Jude and Samantha on the birth of their daughter.

- Liliana on September 23rd, 2009

LMAO @ Julie! You are so right about the pic of her on People. These are better: http://www.samantha-burke.com/

- Jen K on September 23rd, 2009

Hey Amy, #5 here! And, BTW, morals are not math, there’s no right or wrong answer. Not sure when you appointed yourself the almighty decider of morals.

- Ashlyn on September 23rd, 2009

Wow, she is tiny! Congrats to them!

- Mary-Helen on September 23rd, 2009

I thought the whole debate over one night stands being immoral was interesting. While Im not going ot say whether or not I agree, I will say it’s interesting to see the reasons why people defend it. It appears that people make excuses so they don’t need to hold themselves accountable. What is and isn’t moral isn’t up to personal opinion, if it were than the people who thought it was ok to steal and kill wouldn’t be punished. my point being, people are defending it beacuse they want to do it, they use that as their basis for argument, rather than whether or not it’s really right or wrong.

- Jessica on September 23rd, 2009

Um, to all those saying there is “no problem” with one night stands, you do realize these can and do lead to serious STD’s and even AIDS…obviously it isn’t always the case, but if you are not protecting yourself (whether or not Jude did is questionable, although baby Sophia seems to be proof enough) I would say that is a VERY big problem. Being sexual does not have to mean being careless. Jude and Samantha are lucky they got a beautiful baby and not a life-threatening condition.

- Erica on September 23rd, 2009

Why should anyone take the blame… they had unprotected sex and now there is a baby whose mother is very happy and loving. The baby is their responsibility and if they didn’t want it they had ways of making things turn out how they wanted. The mother wanted the child and the father stepped up to the plate, what is to blame in this story? That they are not together anymore, okay but they did the best with the situation they were faced with. Congrats on the birth and welcome to Sophia!!

And wow the “immoral” comments had me re-read twice, are you for real?? They are both single what’s the matter with that, and oe night stands in general? They are not betraying anyone, they are adults, what IS immoral? Oh well. I don’t know if it’s a choice I’ll ever make but sometimes you don’t want a commited relationship.

- Alice on September 23rd, 2009

I would like to thank Amy, Lis and Paige for sounding like my former teachers – nuns. Nothing like being lectured about morals by perfect strangers. At least Sister Mary Agatha and Sister Martha Leigh knew me to tell me right from wrong. (I didn’t take all her advice either, ladies!)

- Erin on September 23rd, 2009

I hope that little Sophia has both parents active in her life. Jude seems to be a good daddy!

Also Amy I agree with you a 100% to each their own I guess.

- Sage on September 23rd, 2009

I think it’s funny when people say I hope he has a paternity test…um i’m pretty sure he has a legal team worth what he pays them. congrats to the new family. Sophia is a blessing to the entire world, and I for one am happy she is here

- juliN on September 23rd, 2009

CharlieB etc. Count me in as well. Jude was a single man and Samantha a single woman!!I think Jude was filming a movie,was prob away from family and friends,so THEY hooked up. Jude has accepted responsibily,so get off your high-horses.And SB was probably extremely excited to meet Jude Law and COULD of been the insigator.I don’t know why Jude is getting grief/I think he will treat the child well.

- TEDS22 on September 23rd, 2009

Samantha Burke is an aspiring actress,so I would suggest that she would of been thrilled just to meet him and even more excited if showed interest in her.A big movie star is usually just what a “starlet” wants. And I would not be surprised if this pregnancy and publicity is exactly what SB wanted/planned.Sorry,but SOME woman do this,so stop putting blame on JL.

- TEDS22 on September 23rd, 2009

Count me in as well!! Jude was a single man and Samantha a single woman.Why would any-one compare him with LilWayne. There is nothing wrong with a short relationships before marriage,if you play it safe.The blame(if any)goes to both for not practicing safe-sex!!

- TEDS22 on September 23rd, 2009

Sorry,but I think as an aspiring actress SB would of been thrilled just to meet Jude Law(Movie Star)They were both single,so they hooked up. If you blame Jude,then you have to blame SB as well. He is a handsome movie star,i’m sure he has loads of woman throwing themselves at him! He’s only human!And I’m sure Samantha had a great time,some of you are acting like she is a victim of the mean man,while she is innocent.It takes two to tango!!!!

- TEDS22 on September 23rd, 2009

Jude Law was a single man and Samantha a single woman! The only problem I see is that they did not practice safe-sex.

I also think it’s a little sad that Sadie Frost has been quoted as saying that Sophia will have nothing to do with her kids.I guess Jude will take little Sophia out on her own!

- TEDS22 on September 23rd, 2009

I’m with you CharlieB. There is nothing wrong with having a sex life if safe-sex is used and all parties are willing,it’s fine.
Jude should not be getting trashed,he was single!!

- TEDS22 on September 23rd, 2009

WHY are all my posts being rejected-There is NOTHING at all wrong with them. DEVON had a go at GOD and her post got through,none of mine have been controvertial!! What’ the problem?????

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- TEDS22 on September 23rd, 2009

#37 Jessica… that has to be one of the most intelligent posts I’ve seen on here in a very, very long time. I’m not stating my stance on one night stands either, but I will say I completely agree with everything you said.

Also, I think it’s pretty ignorant to assume they had unprotected sex. Is that the most likely scenario? Perhaps. But is it the only scenario? No, and we will never know which scenario it is unless, for some godforsaken reason, Jude or Samantha decides to tell the public.

- marimel on September 23rd, 2009

CharlieB and the rest who didn’t like my post, guess what? I don’t care! I am a christian and I do think having sex with person after person is wrong. I will voice my opinion about it, it won’t change anyone’s behavior but that’s your problem not mine. Everyone is judged in the end so go ahead and have as much fun as you want now. As for me and my family, we will follow the Lord and I will NEVER be embarrassed about that!

- Paige on September 23rd, 2009

They were both single and willing, I don’t see a problem here.
It’s strange she has a rep though. I’m afraid she will milk this baby for all she can

- Anna on September 24th, 2009

I went on her website and something about her irks me. I can’t put my finger on it. Maybe it’s the fact that they dated for all of two seconds and she got pregnant. Or the fact that she’s trying her dardest to let everyone know that she isn’t a gold digger but she got pregnant by Jude Law. I feel bad that she’s getting negative press but what did she expect? It looks like they were hooking up, they moved on, she got herself pregnant and then trapped a movie star. It does take two to tango but in this day in age I have to agree with the others. It’s downright stupid to have unprotected sex. Especially with a person you barely know. It’s dangerous, irresponsible and just not smart.

- Crystal on September 24th, 2009

Well I’m with CharlieB. I have NO problem with one night stands or sex in general at all. As long as the people participating are consenting adults and nobody gets hurt, there is nothing wrong. And no, I am not christian although that does not mean that I don’t have morals. I do. Humans are sexual beings. We’ve always been just that.

I am not married, I have not found the man I want to spend my life with but that does not mean that I don’t have urges and lust. I decide whether or not I want to act on that. I don’t want to live my life as a nun while waiting for prince charming. He may not even exist.

- Hea on September 24th, 2009

marimel- I couldn’t agree more. The truth is that we have absolutely NO IDEA whether or not they had unprotected sex. The only birth control that is 100 percent effective is abstinence. I don’t get why people automatically assume that Jude and Samantha had unprotected sex.

Anna- It’s not strange. She is an aspiring actress and model, and most actresses and models have reps.

Amy- Count me as number nine (I believe, anyway! It got hard to keep count)! I personally don’t believe in sex before marriage (so obviously I don’t believe in one-night stands). However, I’m certainly not going to judge people who don’t share my opinion.

Anyway, welcome to the world, little Sophia!

- CelebBabyLover on September 24th, 2009

Amy and you guys I understand your views completely and yes I am a Christian and married the only guy I ever had sex with.I do understand where you are coming from.No one tortured me and my virginity more growing up than the offspring of the “one night stand and the like” accepting group. I was a “goodie goodie two shoes” or a “touch me not”. My sexual status bounced me up to popular status alot of times with guys eager to “pop my cherry”, but my personality pretty much killed that because I always got “no, I don’t want to mess with you, you are a good girl, the kind I want to marry, wait for me, just let me have my fun for a bit”.

Sometimes I wonder,should have I started having sex at 13 and 15 like most of the kids I knew ? Or the famous line from all that hears about my 1 partner life “omg he could be crap in bed and you would never know”… well I think I would know, and promiscuity does not always add skill.That being said, I prefer not to judge others.Where something might not feel right to me, it may feel right to others.I may be happier to stay home with some Jane Austen and daydreaming about good decent men with lovely manners and respect. A man that finds mundane things like my wrists or collarbone attractive, whilst many friends prefer to go out and try to find their perfect guys at bars/clubs etc and have them take them home. I don’t judge because some people really need the human contact.Samatha was always so fun on SATC

But just like I tell my mom when she goes on about gays and lesbians “if there is really a big God in the sky,and everything in the Bible is real, then the last thing I will be thinking about is what other people are doing and worry more about myself and my own actions”.

That aside, the Congrats to Jude and Samantha. I think why people dislike Jude is because of the cheating and stuff and the time when he and Sadie had went to a party or were at a friend’s house or something and one of the little kids ingested E or something like that accidentally. Jude and Sadie were apparentely in the party scene and were highly criticized by lots of people for taking the kids to a party that was held at a club.Lots of people blamed the company they kept and stuff..ugly stuff just kept coming up and then all the cheating and things.

PS Jessica- Excellent post and excellent point !!

- Rach on September 24th, 2009

Rach – just because someone has “one night stands” doesn’t mean they started having promiscuous sex at 13. And several of my friends who have the occasional one night stand (NOT in the clubs every weekend looking to find a guy to take home, it just occasionally happens) also love Jane Austen and nice guys. These things are not mutually exclusive. Having one night stands doesn’t mean you are a mean, promiscuous, uneducated woman who acts like Samantha on Sex and the City (I’ve never met anyone like her and most everyone I know has engaged in casual sex at one point or another) And people who have one night stands aren’t necessarily trawling clubs 24-7 looking to hook up. My friends have had one night stands about 2 or 3 times a year. They are hardly promiscuous man-eaters! Like I said before, I’m not a one night stand kind of gal, but what other people choose to do sexually (As long as it’s consensual and not hurting anyone) is NONE of my business. Also, I’m guessing that the mean kids in high school from the “one night stand and the like” club in high school were just jerks and it had nothing to do with sex.

- amandamay on September 24th, 2009

Congratulations

- Bancie1031 on September 24th, 2009

Paige, what I think you mean (well I definitely hope that’s what you mean) is that the sex we are talking about here is wrong FOR YOU. It’s highly offensive to say it’s wrong per se, people make choices that are right for them. For you, it’s sticking to rules and following your faith. That’s perfectly okay. But you have absolutely no right to judge other people for their own very personal choices, which is exactly what you are doing. Just because some people are not religious and enjoy their sexuality independantly from a marriage or serious relationship, doesn’t make them any worse than you. It’s all about choice, and freedom to make that choice.

And Erin – I’m totally with you on this one. It’s all starting to sound like some really bad sex education class with outdated religious undertones. Some of the comments have made me laugh out loud. I don’t judge anyone for not having sex before marriage, and I don’t judge them for keeping their sexuality in line with their religion. It would just be nice for the same courtesy and respect to be given in return. Doesn’t usually happen though .

- Alex on September 24th, 2009

Oh and Rach, you sort of do judge, although not as offensively as some here. “Some people really need the human contact”? That’s like saying “I’m a better person than you because I’m a virgin and I don’t need the human contact”. Perhaps that’s not what you meant, but if that’s the case, you should know that you your post didn’t come off the way you intended it.

In general though (not directed at anyone) I believe that having a faith is wonderful, but certainly should not be used to judge or as an excuse to disrespect people.

- Alex on September 24th, 2009

Jessica, if you read the posts actually lots of people “defending” one night stands say they wouldn’t do it, just that they have no problem with the idea of it. And no offence but the arguments on the other side are not better – no one yet has properly explained why it’s immoral and most people’s reason is religion. I hope you understand that it’s not a valid argument for some of us.

- Alice on September 24th, 2009

Oh I love the name Sophia! Bet she is beautiful!

- babyboopie on September 24th, 2009

well, this baby has had a rather auspicious start to her life. a product of a one-night stand between her parents. at least jude took responsibility for his actions when the paternity test showed he was no doubt the father. we’ll never know why both did what they did, all the cattiness and publicity done during the pregnancy (jude was pretty silent while Samantha went around saying if you want pics pay me).

i said this before and i’ll say it again, i am sure sadie is relieved she got herself out of marriage with jude. the man treated her shoddily, and the other three kids have to cope with the fact they have a half-sister.

- eternalcanadian on September 24th, 2009

Everyone is entitled to make their own life choices. I don’t think I am being judgemental by defining what I think is wrong. I am not name calling. I am curious though. Those of you who feel like random one night stands are fine… have you ever been in a monogamous relationship? Is cheating ok? How do you feel about abortion if a pregnancy results from one of these one night stands? – there is no birth control that is 100% effective, and abortion certainly results in someone getting hurt. And not to sound condescending…but I am truly curious…do you have a college education?

And it’s easy to read these questions in a manner that would sound sarcastic, but that is not intended. I am just truly curious- I do not have people like you in my life and it’s really foreign to me. And just for ERIN and the like…I am not a nun. And I am not calling you names. Am I bound by my beliefs in right and wrong?- you bet. Aren’t you? I hope you are even if your beliefs in right/wrong are different than mine.

- Amy on September 24th, 2009

This is the 21st century! Some people still think Puritanism is in vogue. That being said safe sex is the responsible thing to do, especially if you already have children. STDs and HIV/AIDs is real.

I wish little Sophia all the best.

- nettrice on September 24th, 2009

Oh wow Amy. I realise you self-identified your question as potentially condescending (I’d personally identify it as awful and judgemental), but I can’t believe anyone would equate a one night stand with a university education. I’m truly stunned. Saying that you don’t mean it to sound bad (or whatever you said) doesn’t excuse the judgement. That’s what that was. Wow. Just wow. I’m truly appauled you would say that.

- Alex on September 24th, 2009

Wow. I was just going to read these and not comment until I came across Amy’s question about whether the people who agreed with one-night stands were college-educated. Did you really just ask that? All the different points of view are interesting, but I find myself siding with the “one-night stands are ok” group. And guess what, I’m college-educated! In fact, I have my Masters! I’ve never had a one night stand, but I’ve definitely had casual relationships in the past. And now I’m married! No, cheating is never ok, and no I don’t believe in abortion if something were to come of a one night stand (seems like Samantha felt the same way). I’m not saying that being promiscuous is a great idea, but if you’re an adult and are safe then having sex outside a serious relationship is your own decision. Is this something I’m going to teach my daughters. No…but I’m also not going to preach to them that having premarital sex is going to send them straight to hell…I’ll tell them the best thing to do it wait until you’re in a relationship with someone you love and respect, and you’re in a place in your life where you can deal with any consequences that should come along. And hopefully I’ll have raised my children well enough to make smart decisions. I think that’s really all you can do.

Bottom line, no one knows what happened in this situation other than Jude and Samantha. Do I think Jude has a reputation for being a bit of a womenizer? A little. Do I think Samantha may have been taking advantage of the fact that Jude is a big movie star? Perhaps. Either way, it took two of them to get them into this situation…

- BKM on September 24th, 2009

Thanks guys!

Alice, I did read the posts and I understand what you’re saying, but I said nothing about religion and truth of the matter is, there IS in fact a natural code of ethics and morals. Is it wrong to steal because it’s in the Bible? No. It’s wrong to steal because it’s wrong. not everything has a cut and dry reason as to WHY it’s wrong, sometimes it just is. The whole point of my post was that regarding anything that people could argue is right or wrong, not just one night stands: people argue for it because they want to do it or want to know if they ever got the opportunity that they could do it. Despite what the whole we are “free” to do what we want and “this is the 21st century” thinkers, open a history book. Societies who live this life of “freedom” and doing whatever they want with no regard to morals ALL eventually crumble.

- Jessica on September 24th, 2009

Amy – I thought I’d answer your questions.

1. Yep.
2. No, cheating is not OK.
3. I am personally OK with abortion in that case. Preferably before the 12th week of pregnancy.
4. Yes, I do have a college education. Do you?

- Hea on September 24th, 2009

I think one night stands are fine (have had a few myself) as long as you know what you are doing and take the right precautions. Yes I’ve had several monogamous relationships…I’ve been married for 2 years and been with my husband for 5 years. Cheating is never okay, abortion isn’t something I would do but I can’t tell another person not to. When you have sex, even though it’s a REMOTE chance you could get pregnant, you know there is that possibility. If you aren’t ready for that responsibility, don’t have sex. Simple. And yes, I am college educated. I have a degree in Criminology. Which by the way, has taught me a thing or two about social morays and taboo behaviour and let’s face it – sexual promiscuity is more of a norm than a lot of these poster think.

Human beings are animals and animals are sexual beings. There are very few species who mate for life – sex is for procreation and why not spread the seed around? It ensures the survival the species. Granted, we are dangerously close to overpopulating this world and running out of resources, but with our advanced brains we have come up with a solution to satisfy these sexual urges (and ladies, sometimes a vibrator sometimes just doesn’t cut it) and not get pregnant. Birth control isn’t 100% effective but it is damn near there is taken correctly and if you double up on protection (the pill and a condom). I’ve had one night stands, but I’ve never been as stupid to have unprotected sex. I haven’t gotten pregnant nor have I had a STD. If you are smart about it, go have all the sex you want until you find that person to share your life with (if that’s what you want) and only have sex with them.

Leave Jude and Samantha alone, only they know what happened. Just be happy that a baby is born healthy.

- Devon on September 24th, 2009

Devon, I loved your post. You were bang on point. Well said. And to throw a further two pence in, in addition to what I said before, I have a first class honours degree in social work. And I’ve had a couple of one night stands and a couple of long-term relationships as well. But I have never cheated on anyone and would never do so either. Oh, and I used two forms of contraception at all times. I don’t need to defend my choices, and I will not be judged on them either.

- Alex on September 24th, 2009

SHE WAS NOT A PRODUCT OF A ONE NIGHT STAND. Please people, learn to read. Goodness!!

@Jessica, I think your comment very much states whether you agree or not. I cannot believe you are comparing sleeping around to stealing and murdering people, and lumping them all in the morality argument. Sleeping around it NOT illegal and, if consensual, does not hurt anyone. The other two are illegal and have victims. I can’t believe you would even put them in the same paragraph.

@Erica, relationships can also lead to STDs and AIDS. I don’t think it’s fair to just blame that on one night stands. Plus, they had a two month relationship. Who’s to say a condom didn’t break? Considering this is Jude’s first kid aside from the ones when he was married, I think it’s probably pretty safe to assume that he uses protection most of the time.

@Amy, I can’t even read your comment and think you are serious! While you determining what is wrong for YOU and your family is just fine, when you start placing those definitions on other people, then YES you are being judgmental. And asking about college educations and what other people believe just makes it look like you are looking down on other people who don’t believe the exact way that you do. Just because someone thinks that having a one night stand is ok, doesn’t mean they believe in cheating or they don’t believe in a monogamous relationship! How about personal choice? Do you not believe in that? I personally don’t believe in cheating, but if two adults agree that it’s ok in their relationship, then why should I tell them otherwise?

- Jen K on September 24th, 2009

Jen-They did not have a two month relationship. You, like me, read the post wrong. He acknowledged the pregnancy two months ago. They hooked up a few times, he moved on, she got pregnant and now they have a baby together. From some of the gossip sites it’s saying that he didn’t even remember who she was (taking that with a grain of salt). So it was a VERY brief relationship.

- Crystal on September 24th, 2009

Devon, your last post was wonderful and I agree with everything you said. There is nothing wrong with the odd one-night stand or casual relationship so long as both parties realise what they’re going into and are safe. Abortion isn’t something I’d choose for myself, but I appreciate that it is a valid option for some women. And yes, I’m college educated too (Law).

Besides, no-one ever said Samantha and Jude had a one-night stand, and no-one ever said they didn’t use protection. Birth control is not 100% (although used properly it can be very nearly), so whose to say that Samantha and Jude didn’t use a condom but that Jude’s sperm was just too strong for the latex!

Welcome to this confusing world little Sophia, your mother loves you and really that’s what counts.

- Rachel-Jane on September 24th, 2009

I’m really curious to how having a college education and believing in having one night stands have anything to do with one another. I have a college degree and don’t remember any of my college professors talking to me about abstaining from sex. I do think that having a random one stand is fine and I am currently in a monogamous relationship and I would NEVER cheat on my boyfriend (another correlation I don’t really understand…having casual sex when you are single doesn’t make you a cheater when you are in a relationship). I was single from the time I was 18 to 27 and yes there were some casual sexual relationships in that time frame and I’m ok with that. Now that I have found the love of my life who I have been with for a year and a half I know that was a part of my past and my future is all about him. I’m tired of people using religion as an excuse to judge other people. Anyways back to the topic of the article…Congratulations to Jude and Samantha!

- Kristi on September 24th, 2009

JenK, you can get all huffy and act offended, people usually act that way when they hear the truth and don’t want to. Yes one night stands can have victims, people can get diseases when a partner knowingly chooses not to disclose that info, or unplanned babies who end up getting aborted, or someone’s feeling end up getting hurt. Some things are just wrong and it doesn’t matter what your personal opinion is, they are still wrong. You really made me laugh with your whole “I can’t believe..” overdramatic tone. That attitute indicates you did something you’re ashamed of and you hate it that others think it’s wrong.

- Jessica on September 24th, 2009

Well, gold digger or not, I don’t really know or care. If Jude Law did not want to procreate, he should have remembered to wear his little “raincoat”. Everyone knows it can happen the “first” time. I’m thinking he is the one who had more to lose, especially financially since he will be expected to support this child as he does the others. So as they say, maybe he should have kept it zippered.

- Denise on September 24th, 2009

The LA Times gossip blog says that Jude will financially supportive of the baby but will otherwise not be involved in raising Sophia. Sad! I hope he changes his mind- his other children have a right to know their baby sister and to intentionally ignore your kid seems unlike Jude.

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/thedishrag/2009/09/samantha-burke-gives-birth-to-jude-laws-daughter-sophia-.html

- Tiger Lily on September 24th, 2009

Jessica, I hope you have a better point to make than that. All those things you quoted can and do happen in committed relationships. You have no right to say what is acceptable or right for others, you can only determine it for yourself and your own life. You live by your rules, let others live by theirs.

- Alex on September 24th, 2009

Amy -

Yes, I believe in monogamy. (It’s helpful if your partner believes in it also!) Yes, I’m college educated (post-grad degree). Yes, I’m pro-choice. I think it’s clear from my first post that I have a strong belief system. I just don’t expect others to subscribe to my beliefs. And I think it’s interesting to assume that you have people in your life who’ve had a one-night stand. Or an abortion. Or anything else that might seem contrary to your personal beliefs. Because there’s one thing I’ve learned in my own life – you NEVER know what is going on behind closed doors, even of those you’re closest with.

- Erin on September 24th, 2009

WELCOME TO THE WORLD LITTLE SOPHIA!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You have a very handsome dady, i bet my life you are really beautiful too.

BTW i really hope she never reads all stuff that this people wrote about the whole situation. Its no one business.

- Mariel on September 24th, 2009

Wow is right! Thank you Jessica for making great points. All of you in a “huff” about my questions are getting so worked up for no reason. It was purely what I said. I was trying to understand, for completely curious reasons, what other common ties those of you who feel that this behavior is acceptable might have. Was I suggesting that you are all uneducated?? I never said that. And no, I don’t expect college professors to teach anything about morality. They are often the first to criticize it, they often have such a do whatever feels good – liberal mentality. This site is the only tabloid type website I read and this is the first time I have ever commented on anything. I was as blown away by all of your justifications as you are by my questions. I have not once said that any of you are going to hell or that you are bad people. But seriously people, stand for something. Either something is right or it’s wrong. How can it be wrong for you, but not wrong for others? Don’t dance around everything- stand up!I’m not saying you have to condemn them, as I am not. You are criticizing me much more for my beliefs than I am for yours. I said that I believe that this is immoral behavior. I also have a very strong belief system, and yes, I am college educated – post graduate. I don’t want to get into the whole abortion argument, but I do find it difficult to believe that anyone who says that abortion doesn’t hurt anyone and should be done “preferably” before 12 weeks has not been beyond life science in jr high and could not have possibly carried a baby. As easily offended as everyone is, I think you really should look deeply into yourselves and figure out why it is that you are so upset by someone saying that a type of behavior you think is perfectly fine is something they believe to be immoral. Is it maybe because deep down you know it’s wrong, but it feels good so you want to do it and justify it by saying that it isn’t? Otherwise why would it bother you what others think about it? I am not upset that you choose to sleep with random strangers. It doesn’t bother me in the least what choices you make for yourself. You have to live with your choices and the consequences, whatever they may be. You don’t have to answer to me. I was truly, truly just trying to understand you better, only for my own understanding. Like a live study in human behavior and rationale. If you are feeling degraded, it is not because of me. I don’t see that me stating my beliefs should make you feel judged. How can you say what you believe without someone getting upset? Does that mean we should all just not say anything about anything that would offend someone else? Seriously, that is one major thing wrong with the world today. You have to stand for something. Do you just idly drift through life? Stand up!

- Amy on September 24th, 2009

Nice post Devon.

Jessica, thanks for answering, I see your point about how some things are just wrong but stealing, murder etc are detrimental to the other person. It’s dishonest, and it’s against their will too. JenK has a very valid point, all the risks you mention are not consequences of one night stands, they are consequences of sex. People can have STDs in a committed relationship, you are never sure until both take the test. People can get pregnant and abort in commited relationship too… there’s not more risk in short relationships. The reason it seems so is that lots of people especially young ones are careless about it. Too bad for them, but it’s their problem and their fault. It’s like riding a bike without a helmet, if you get hurt will you say “I shouldn’t have ridden the bike” or “I should’ve worn a helmet”?
Some things are wrong no matter your opinion about them, but not all things.

- Alice on September 24th, 2009

And Erin, thanks for answering the questions. I agree with you that you never know what is going on in someone else’s life. I had an experience with a friend once in college who became pregnant. She had an abortion and told me about it after the fact. I cried with her about it. Do I think it’s wrong? Without a doubt. Had I known about it beforehand, would I have tried to talk her out of it? Absolutely, and I would have tried to help her find another solution. Did I condemn her for it? not for a minute. She was a friend and I loved her regardless. But for the most part, people spend time with people who are like them. I don’t think I have any friends who are nuns…but I guess they could be secretly- you never really know, do you?

- Amy on September 24th, 2009

Alice I agree with you except on the point of there being equal risk in one night stands as relationships. I am assuming that people don’t often have one night stands with the same people over and over, after all, wouldn’t that constitute a relationship? By exposing yourself to more and more people (and whatever those people are exposing themselves to- given the behavior by definition), you are opening the door to a much higher risk of disease. Of course these consequences are also concerns in committed relationships, but not to the extent of risky one night stands. Which brings me to another question…. those of you who have one night stands regularly or who have had them in the past…(said without any judgement or sarcasm) What would you say the percentage of one night stands was with complete strangers vs an aquaintance vs a friend with benefits situation?

- Amy on September 24th, 2009

Huh Amy, I’m trying to understand you too. There’s a difference between something being wrong for me and wrong full stop. I wouldn’t do it because I don’t have the confidence, and because I find it uninteresting. For me there’s no point in sex with someone you don’t know and will never see again. That’s my opinion. But I do know that everyone is not like me and yes I think it’s RIGHT to be with who you want when you want for how long you want if that’s okay with them. I hope I’m standing up enough now.

- Alice on September 24th, 2009

Amy, you’re not being criticised for your beliefs, it’s for your judgement of others, that’s why people are upset with you, not because they think they’re wrong and just want to do it anyway with a justification. You just continue to defy belief with this, since you have clearly not read through the points properly.

Having sex outside of a relationship is not wrong for everyone. The reason the rules of right or wrong apply differently is because we’re talking about human behaviour, the fact that we all act differently is part of what keeps the human race going. By your apparent theory (that we all think the same things are right or wrong) if you all lived by MY rights and wrongs, you’d all be vegetarian and you’d all be in relationships with tattooed long-haired men. It’s plainly ridiculous to even consider that everyone has or should have the same set of morals. I can not believe you continue to throw about snide comments implying that people are feeling degraded and that ultimately they feel their behaviour is wrong. They don’t, they do what they feel is right for them, try to understand that. Their defence of their view is because they are being told (sometimes indirectly) that they are wrong. They are not wrong.

No one has judged you for your choices, stop judging them for theirs. If it isn’t obvious by now, they, myself included, are upset with you for judging them when they haven’t judged you. If you still can’t see this, I feel really sad for you for not being able to embrace other’s views. I respect others, and I know that there are different ways of life that are right that aren’t right for me. I know that for one of my best friends, sleeping with women is right. It’s not right for me, but that doesn’t make it wrong. You get what I mean?

- Alex on September 24th, 2009

“I don’t want to get into the whole abortion argument, but I do find it difficult to believe that anyone who says that abortion doesn’t hurt anyone and should be done “preferably” before 12 weeks has not been beyond life science in jr high and could not have possibly carried a baby.”

Believe it. You seem to believe in so much so try this too.
A; like I said, college graduate and B; truly none of your business.

- Hea on September 24th, 2009

By the way, I’ve NEVER said that abortion doesn’t hurt anyone. Do not lie.

- Hea on September 24th, 2009

Hea, I did use your 12 week comment to make a point. I was using the doesn’t hurt anyone point from other posts. And I was not specifically asking you the questions, only anyone willing to answer- obviously there are people who are unashamed to share so I was asking any of them, there is no need to be rude.

- Amy on September 24th, 2009

Amy- In your post #82 you’re going back on what you said in your post #17. In #82 you’re claiming that others on here are getting all worked up even though you only said that you “BELIEVE that this is immoral behavior” when really in post #17 you wrote “It IS in fact immoral.” I think that’s why posters are getting all up in arms. What “facts” make it immoral? You may think it’s immoral, and maybe it is immoral in your belief system, but that does not mean that it IS immoral for absolutely everyone.

- BKM on September 24th, 2009

“But seriously people, stand for something. Either something is right or it’s wrong. How can it be wrong for you, but not wrong for others? Don’t dance around everything- stand up!I’m not saying you have to condemn them, as I am not. You are criticizing me much more for my beliefs than I am for yours.” – Amy post 82

Amy, I think most people are standing up for something. They are standing up for the right to choose. I stand up for everyone’s right to choose how they live their own lives. I don’t dance around that issue. I don’t think I could ever have an abortion, but I’m not going to deny someone that right because I wouldn’t do it. I’m not a lesbian and don’t think I’m ever going to be one, but I’m not going to deny their right to get legally married. I don’t agree with porn stars getting paid to have sex on screen, but that’s their choice and who I am to say stop.

It seems as though you don’t want people to have a choice. It’s either black or white with you. Life’s not like that. Life is very, very gray. To say something is downright wrong or downright good is a disservice to yourself and everyone else in the world. You don’t know people and you don’t know their circumstances. Just because you don’t agree doesn’t make it wrong or just because you don’t think people are standing up for something doesn’t mean they aren’t. We all have our own beliefs and convictions and stand up in our own way. Whether it’s preaching on a soap box in the middle of downtown, or talking with friends and families. You don’t even need to talk about it to be “standing up.” Just by believing and keeping true to yourself you are standing up with your beliefs.

- Devon on September 24th, 2009

Amandamay – where did you see me saying that people who have one night stands started having sex at 13 ? I was speaking from personal experience that sometimes even when you hold out, you do get twinges of regret that you weren’t out there like your peers were and perhaps you missed something. I wasn’t stating that to bash you, I was stating it to support you because just as you may rethink the one night stands with whoever, when you get married and you’ve only had 1 partner, life is not always so dreamlike or fairytale as people would like to think.Sometimes you really do question things and there are regrets like “did I make the right choice by waiting”.

Also, I was not saying that those things are exclusive, I was saying for people like me, they are just enough. Everyone’s definition of fun is different.I partied a lot when I was younger, but by 20 I was all partied out.I went to many clubs, but I felt dirty knowing so many of the men in there probably only wanted one thing from me.Haha and the Samantha thing was a joke, I never said that you are man-hungry or whatever, I was saying she fascinated me as a character so therefore your 1 night stands can’t be that bad and even if they were who the hell cares.And yes, I did say that ultimately what you do is your business not anyones elses, or did you miss that part of my post.How easily people get offended,lol I was actually giving a christian’s perspective defending one night stand and things christians don’t agree with (because there is certainly a lot).

LOL, I was popular in high school, i had many people that would smash anyone’s face if I was not available to if they had ever hurt me. What I found ridiculous was that because of my sexual status, people would have all these preconcieved notions about me. It was as if you were Mary herself, very very hard to live up to when you are that age.The moment I rebelled, it was always blamed on someone else or the company I kept,never on me rebelling because God forbid I could actually do that.Sometimes I felt I was living two lives, the one for show and the real one that no one ever say, the fake,happy popular girl that everyone comes to when they have problems, but the moment I had one, no one wanted to listen because after all, girls like me didn’t have problems. I was often jealous of the girls that were so promiscuous and just being themselves. It wasn’t until years later that I realized so many of them were playing a role also.

Alex, I don’t see what you think is so weird about me saying human contact. Have you never heard that phrase used before ? People need human contact sometimes. I can imagine it is hard being alone and like someone said not settling for a vibe (which I think are like making love with a Transformer,so I totally do not judge women who prefer the real thing lol). I think to me though the difference is I would much rather share something like that with someone I knew (not saying that all you gals do it with random strangers all the time). and someone that I feel something for. I am such a “mental” person, I can’t leave it there and just do the action.To word it perfectly,I am the kind of person that were I to make a date with a vibe, I would just say forget it because I would not be able to concentrate.Some people are very “physical” beings,so they can conquer the mental part easily and just do.

- Rach on September 24th, 2009

It wasn’t so much the phrase Rach, it was the overall tone of it, which I did say I wasn’t sure you intended. It came off like you were saying people were doing the whole casual sex thing (or whatever we want to call it) because they were somehow lacking or feeling lonely, when much of the time, that’s not what it comes out of at all. I think there are many people, probably not you (like I said, I didn’t feel that your motive was clear exactly), who are just fundamentally incapable of thinking that sex outside of a relationship can be a considered and mature choice, not just a bid to fill a gap in their life. Love you Transformers thing btw….you don’t even want to know what I pictured when I read that lol.

- Alex on September 24th, 2009

Really…who the heck cares what kind of relationship they had….the point is they now have a healthy little girl that needs loving parents. Babies are a blessing…they may not always come in circumstances our judgemental world seem to agree upon…but a child is here. Time to love her and nurture her.

- Michele on September 24th, 2009

No Alex, I DID mean it is wrong for everyone. Go ahead and complain about me judging people, I don’t care. People post complaint after complaint that we are judging them b/c some people believe certain things are wrong but in reality, they are doing the exact same thing. It’s become a world where anything goes as long as it feels good. It will end someday and everyone will find out whether those things were actually worth it but in the meantime go on complaining about being judged.

- Paige on September 24th, 2009

In that instance Paige, I pity you for your narrowmindedness and disrespectful nature. There, see? I can judge too. Hope that makes you happy.

- Alex on September 24th, 2009

Amy – Then you should have made that clear. I think you can understand why I thought you were lying.

- Hea on September 24th, 2009

Haha Alex, too funny

For the pious, this one is for you:

Matt. 7:1 “Do not judge, or you too will be judged.”

Matt 7:2-5 For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.

Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother’s eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye? How can you say to your brother, ‘Let me take the speck out of your eye,’ when all the time there is a plank in your own eye?You hypocrite, first take the plank out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother’s eye.

And lastly “Let he/she who is without sin cast the first stone”.

- Rach on September 24th, 2009

I hope to see Sophia pics soon!!!!!!!!
She must be really pretty girl!!!!

…Welcome to the world little angel!…

- Mariel on September 24th, 2009

I think there’s a huge problem equating morality (usually defined on an individual basis) and basic civility. Most normal people understand that it’s a societal necessity that we all agree to stop at stop signs, that we not beat the hell out of a neighbor we don’t get along with, that we don’t skip jury duty, that we don’t make up our own speed limit, that we educated children in a somewhat standardized way, etc. That’s not the same as, for example, Paige deciding what’s right and wrong for everyone in their personal/love/sex life. That’s what dictators do, that’s what a country with a state-endorsed religion does. That’s not what we do here, not what we’ve ever done here. Don’t you find it interesting that a country founded on Judea-Christian values didn’t have founding fathers who saw fit to establish Christianity as the state religion? Doesn’t that tell you that they thought morality is best defined and subscribed to by individuals? (And Amy, thanks for talking with me. At least we were able to dialogue without calling each other names!)

- Erin on September 24th, 2009

I wonder how long previous comment posts have gotten. This one sure has carried on for awhile. It’s a good thing though, I think, for people to get fired up over what they believe in. It looks like some things we’re just going to all have to agree to disagree on. I hope I haven’t offended anyone, that was never my intention. In doing some soul searching, I have to say, I see where my comments were judgemental and I apologize for that. I have always been opinionated and outspoken, and it’s not always a good thing. If you believe it, I have mellowed over the years as I live longer and come face to face with situations that make me see another side, whether or not I agree. While I am outspoken, I am always upset by the idea that I may have hurt someone’s feelings or caused them pain in any way. That’s not who I am or who I want to be. I have actually enjoyed the dialogue with most of you today whether or not we agreed. I may have to comment some other time, it was fun to get to get to chat with so many well-educated and individual folks. I mean that honestly. See you guys around the comment box. Take care all!

- Amy on September 24th, 2009

Tiger Lilly- If that’s true, I’m guessing it’s because Samantha doesn’t want Jude involved in Sophia’s life.

eternalcanadian- Jude’s other children will have to “cope with the fact they have a half-sister”. I’m sorry but I just don’t understand that comment. You’re acting like having half-siblings is a horrible thing, which it often isn’t. For example, Brooke Burke’s youngest two children, are half-siblings of her two older daughters. Do you think they have to “cope” with having half-siblings?

Also, I know a woman who has FOUR half-sisters. In her case, her mother just does not have good luck with men for some reason. She’s a very sweet lady (I’ve met her before), but, for whatever reason, she just is not very good about choosing good men. Anyway, yes, things were often less than ideal for this woman (the one with the half-sisters, not her mother…although things were obviously often less than ideal for the mother, too) during her childhood. However, she loves all five of her half-sisters dearly, and I’m sure wouldn’t trade them for anything!

Devon-

- CelebBabyLover on September 25th, 2009

Oh, and in fact, the woman I mentioned doesn’t even refer to her half-sisters as such. They are her sisters, plan and simple.

- CelebBabyLover on September 25th, 2009

Amy- What a well-written comment! I love it, and I accept your apology!

- CelebBabyLover on September 25th, 2009

Whoops, and I meant to say that I agree with Devon’s comment! If you don’t want kids, then don’t have sex (and before anyone jumps on me, I’m referring the whole one-night stand/casual relationship debate, not married or committed couples!)!

- CelebBabyLover on September 25th, 2009

Amen, celebbabylover. Keep em closed if you’re not ready for the consequences. Obviously in this case, Samantha was prepared to have a baby. Whether it was on purpose or not, I don’t know. I doubt it. I don’t believe for a second that Jude won’t be involved at all in raising her. He has his faults, but he seems to be a wonderful father to his other children, and I cant imagine him not being the same to little Sophia.

I don’t understand why someone would say the kids will have to cope either. My youngest is tachnically a half-sister to my other 2, but they don’t even understand that, and we’ve never discussed it. She is simply their sister. There’s no “coping” needed. Family is family.

- Shannon on September 25th, 2009

Like I said people, I don’t care what any of you sinners think LOL

- Paige on September 25th, 2009

Congrats on the new arrival. I hope the father will play an active part in her life and I hope the mother won’t use her for publicity.

- Katya on September 27th, 2009

Paige Says: Like I said people, I don’t care what any of you sinners think LOL

Does it make you feel good to laugh out loud like that?

- Hea on September 27th, 2009

Congratulations to the parents, and welcome to the world Sophia!

- Jessi on September 27th, 2009