Will Ferrell, Wife Expecting Third Son

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Will Ferrell‘s house is fast becoming a real boys’ club.

The former Saturday Night Live star, 42 and his wife, auctioneer Viveca Paulin, 40, are expecting their third child, a boy, the actor’s rep tells PEOPLE exclusively.

The couple, who met in an acting class in 1995, have two sons already – Magnus, 5 ½, and Mattias, 2 ½. Their little brother is due in January, according to a source.

Will last starred in this summer’s Land of the Lost, and earlier this year his Broadway show, featuring his famous George W. Bush impersonation, was nominated for a Tony.

– Oliver Jones

Comments

Congratulations to them! This was not an announcement I was expecting, actually.

Seems there’s another Hollywood Baby Boom occurring.

- Lynn on September 30th, 2009

Congrats to the four of them. I’m sure that’s a household filled with plenty of fun and laughter.

- Liliana on September 30th, 2009

I wasn’t expecting this !! Well congratulations, and good luck to them (with 3 little boys, they’re going to need it lol). I had a feeling they would have another one, (maybe trying for a girl) but I was still shocked lol. I would have guessed/hoped they would have a girl (they’re kids are beautiful, and it would have been cool to see them with a little girl), but their boys are cuties, and I am excited to hear what they name this one. I wonder if it will start with an M?

- Erika on September 30th, 2009

Congratulations to them! I bet Will is quite a funny Dad!

- Andrea_momof2 on September 30th, 2009

yey! more mini-farrells! whoo hoo.
thank you baby jesus!

- fuzibuni on September 30th, 2009

Congratulations to them! Was not expecting to read this news. Three boys to raise, four if you count Will. LOL.

Love Will as Buddy the Elf and Ricky Bobby.

Shake and Bake!

- Paige on September 30th, 2009

congrats to them! Poor Viveca, she’s going to have testosterone dripping off the walls, lol.

- CTBmom on September 30th, 2009

Congrats to them! They are a beautiful family!

- christina on September 30th, 2009

Congrats – my dream, a house full of boys.

I wonder what uber-cool “M” name this one will have… like Maximus. “Max” would go good with brothers Mag and Matt.

- MommyDuty on September 30th, 2009

Wow that is so exciting! I love Will Ferrell, he’s hilarious! Did we know his wife was expecting already?

- Brooke on September 30th, 2009

Wow 3 boys!!! Will Ferrell’s quickly developing his own comedy club! CONGRATULATIONS!

- Crystal on September 30th, 2009

Thats great news. I love Will Ferrell. I’m not surprised its another boy, I can’t see him with a girl. I see Will and a house of little boys all goofing off and wrestling around.

- Elizabeth on September 30th, 2009

Congrats to them! I would imagine they’re a little sad it’s not a girl but a baby is a baby!

- cecily on September 30th, 2009

Terrific news! I’m sure he’ll be as cute as his brothers. I LOVE families that have all boys or girls…lucky Viveca and Will!

- freebreeze on October 1st, 2009

Congrats to them! I bet they’ll name him either Mikael or Markus.

I love Will as George W Bush. He’s absolutely brilliant!

- Hea on October 1st, 2009

Gosh I hate when people say, ‘oh too bad it isn’t a girl’ or ‘I bet they wanted a girl’. Why can’t people just hope for a healthy pregnancy? I have three boys and everybody thinks I am missing out because I didn’t have a girl. I’m missing out on NOTHING. I love my three boys and wouldn’t change it for anything. Congrats to their family.

- mom to 3 boys on October 1st, 2009

Oh Wow, three little Will Ferrells running around? That poor woman!

Congrats!

- Melissa on October 1st, 2009

3 Boys, I totally agree

There are happy to be having a healthy baby regardless of gender. I wonder why people make such a deal over the fact that they must have wanted a girl and be sad because it isn;t one.
It makes the poor baby sound like some spare who doesn’t fit the ‘ideal’ criteria. Ridiculous.
Congrats to them. I’m sure they are delighted x

- UK mum on October 1st, 2009

mom to 3 boys, I agree.

I have two sons and they are my entire world. If I had two daughters, I’d be happy as well, but I adore my boys. Over two years after my youngest was born, people still make comments. (i.e. “Oh my God! Two boys?”, “You have to try for a girl.”, “They must be terrors.”)

The truth is, I don’t feel like I’m missing out on anything by not having a daughter. On the superficial side, I’m not looking for a shopping partner or someone to get a manicure with. Regarding the connection mothers and daughters have, I feel like I have a greater bond with my sons than I ever have or will have with my own mother.

- Liliana on October 1st, 2009

Liliana – Some people are way too stupid for their own good but, try to remember, they don’t know any better. Try to ignore the comments. They are useless in the big picture.

- Hea on October 1st, 2009

Congrats to them! They make super gorgeous children. =) I hope they stick with the M/Swedish theme they seem to be going with for names.

- Amanda on October 1st, 2009

Wow, CONGRATULATIONS to them…she will be the QUEEN of the house surrounded by all those boys

My uncle and his wife have 7 boys!!

The boys are age 21 to 1 My uncle and wife were high school sweethearts and had my older cousin at age 16

They wanted a daughter so so much…and they got all boys (which they adore) They have stopped trying (thank God) lol and now they love and spoile my little girl..lol she is always asking me if she can take care of her…lol I LOVE it!

- XOXO on October 1st, 2009

I understand that wanting a healthy baby is the first priority, but I know that personally (and not speaking for anyone else) I’d be devastated if I only had boys. That doesn’t mean I would love them any less, but when I imagine my children I imagine little girls. I don’t want to speak for others, but some people would be upset to find out they were having another boy.

- girlJordan on October 1st, 2009

girlJordan, this is not directed to you personally, but I think your post exemplifies that it’s typically women without ANY children who imagine that they will be “devastated” if they only have boys. I’ve noticed that those types of comments are usually from women who talk about hoping to have all girls, etc., meaning they don’t have any kids yet. Honestly, it just sounds a bit immature; being a parent is not like choosing paint colors, a wardrobe, or a car! Women who already have children, regardless the sex, seem to have a bit more perspective and understand how amazing it is to have boys and/or girls. It’s nice to have both sexes, but it’s just as nice not to!

- avalulu on October 1st, 2009

avalulu – And in my experience, it’s usually women who have at least one of each gender or all girls or all boys who say stuff like that. It’s like rooting for a team or something.

- Hea on October 1st, 2009

girlJordan – Is there something wrong with little boys?

- Hea on October 1st, 2009

I actually completely disagree….I dont think anyone has the right to criticize someone else for stating the kind of family they dream of having (all boys, all girls or mixed). Of course you will love whatever combination of boys/girls you end up having but I think girlJordan is entitled to voice her desire to have a daughter. And let’s be real here, how many families do you know that have a 3rd or a 4th child (when they originally only planned on 2 or 3) because they want to give one more shot at getting that baby girl or baby boy that they don’t have yet.

- Cyndy on October 1st, 2009

girlJordan, you say you would be devastated if you had only boys. This is so very sad to me, I would be devastated if I had a baby born unhealthy or stillborn. I see nothing wrong with having the little girl-who-I-can-dress-up type scenario, but the way you worded it is just awful. As a mom to 3 sons, I would not trade any of them for all the beautiful little girls in the world. I really hope that this did not come out like you meant it.

- Kelley on October 1st, 2009

Liliana, I hear comments like yours very frequently! I totally agree, people need to stop and think that maybe the mother doesn’t feel that way??? Anyway, it only makes me love my sons more!

- Kelley on October 1st, 2009

Aw…three boys would be alot of fun! I have three girls but I always figured three boys could be alot of fun too. I think most parents are just happy that they have three healthy children more than the gender. I hated when I was pregnant and people would say “I bet you wanted a boy!” because I just wanted a baby really.

- Mary-Helen on October 1st, 2009

girlJordan- I kind of agree with what your saying. I don’t have kids yet, but I always pictured myself with a little girl. I don’t criticize those who have children of only one sex, feel pity for them, or think they must want a girl, but I know in my own personal preference, I want at least one little girl. I remember playing dolls when I was 2 or 3 and they were always girls, plus I love pink and dresses. I feel there will be something special between me and my future daughter.That said, I won’t be ‘devestated’ with all boys (and would love a boy as well), I will be thankful that they are (hopefully) healthy, but I think I should be allowed to want a girl. But I don’t have kids yet, so I reserve the right to change my mind. I also know some girls who only want boys. It’s a personal preference, and nobody should be criticizing those who have a preference.

- Erika on October 1st, 2009

Congrats!! LOVE Will Ferrell

- Karen on October 1st, 2009

To girlJordan,
It sounds like your not a mother yet. I can speak as a mother of 5, We had 2 boys first and we always got such rude comments about “needing a girl” like our family wasn’t good enough with 2 or more sons. We wanted a 3rd child, Actually we both wanted a 3rd son, Has his named picked out and everything…. Well our 3rd son ended up being Twin Girls! Boy did that please the general public. Our family would have been perfect with healthy children of either sex. To be devestated because of a gender is really a very sad thing…. I can’t imagine any of my children being the opposite sex.

- twinmommy2006 on October 1st, 2009

MommyDuty, I am not even kidding, after reading the first two kids names in the article, Maximus just blurted out of my mouth also haha…

I understand what you all mean about being upset. A friend of mine was on her last baby before having her tubes tied (hubby told her tubes tied or he gets a vasectomy, no more kids) and she was so very upset when she found out she was having a 3rd boy.

Honestly though,some of us (like me) are just greatful to have a baby, regardless of the gender.For some of us, it was no easy feat, so we value what we have

- Rach on October 1st, 2009

Sorry, I meant to say “grateful”.

I think though that their is no problems voicing your opinion of what your ideal family would be (I have said a boy a girl and a baby) ever since I was little. I think the problem is where other people tell you what you should want or what they think is ideal.

- Rach on October 1st, 2009

Maximus doesn’t really fit though in my opinion. Both boys have strong scandinavian names.

- Hea on October 1st, 2009

We had a son first and not being girlie myself, a tomboy when younger too, I was over the moon. He was a delivery surprise. 2nd time around wanted to find out gender, to experience something diff (rather than for organisational reasons!), & both expected to be told we had another son on the way but lo and behold – no! After it sunk in I figured it would be kinda fun to have a little girl around (although would’ve been just as happy with another son, but warmed to the idea) & admit it was nice to have the opposite sex. That is also the only experience I have, don’t know any diff, as do parents of say 2 or 3 of the same gender, etc. After pre-eclampsia/ 6 1/2 week prem bub first time followed by a miscarriage however, we truthfully didn’t mind which; main priority was seeing heartbeart on screen for peace of mind; gender was a side issue. The fact bub was a girl, now she’s here and we enjoy having a daughter & even embracing more ‘girlie’ things that she gravitates to naturally, have to say it’s the icing on the cake. Had no preference but most people we know have two of same sex (& most we know have same sex kids) and receive comments like ‘you’re lucky having one of each’, or ‘well done’, ‘aaw a boy the girl, lucky you’ which I find amusing & can understand, being honest. Is a bonus as otherwise would’ve possibly wondered what it would be like. We feel fortunate but another son would’ve still made us happy. Whether you have two of same sex or mixed, think it’s natural to wonder what things would’ve been like, as a friend said – for eg our son may have had more in common with a little brother but he dotes on 21 mth old sis and nice for her to have a big brother to look after her. I do have more to do with mum now I’m in late 30′s, was the usual dad’s girl growing up, but now I’m a mum it’s shifted, and I look forward to experiencing that with Freya. I have been told there’s a saying ‘a girl’s yours for the rest of her life, a boy’s yours til he finds a wife’, and perhaps an element of truth to that..?. However at only 5 years, I have a close bond with son though, while he’s young, and think mum/son bond is special, he’s more sensitive in a way, daughter’s more moody, fiery, lol, so feel fortunate to have experienced both. Obviousy for someone experiencing the pain of infertility or loss of a baby, gender would be totally irrelevant and seem greedy perhaps?, but is all someone’s personal experience. Can see both perspectives.

- Sam & Freya's Mum on October 1st, 2009

….I can also understand the mums of 3+ sons being annoyed by the tactless comments. Even though I’m not a mum of 2, 3, or more sons, can imagine it being hurtful & irrelevant as they’re your kids, you’d love them regardless & grateful for what you have…comments are their personal opinion, but it would be frustrating to continually hear it!

- Sam & Freya's Mum on October 1st, 2009

I honestly couldn’t really see Will with a little girl…although I never could picture Adam Sandler with one or two little girls but it really suits him!! I bet baby Farrell will have an “M” name.

- JMO on October 1st, 2009

I’d like to have a healthy beautiful child but it’s funny because my aunt asked me the other day while I was holding and playin wiht my cousin’s new son if when I have a child would I like a boy or a girl? At first I said it didn’t matter but then I said, well if I have to be honest after 3 nephews I’d much rather have a girl. Nothing against my nephews I’m just more into the girly stuff and not into the rough and tumble lifestyle of boys. But if it happened I’d embrace it and learn to love it! But I can’t picture myself with a son and it’s funny my family said the same thing. Who knows what God has in store for me but I’ll take whatever is given to me. A child is a blessing no matter how you look at it.

- JMO on October 1st, 2009

I have to daughters, and I always wanted to have two daughters so i feel so blessed with my two little girls. People often ask me “will you try to have a boy?” and honestly, no.
Not because I don’t like boys, I have two nephews which i adore, but i’m so happy with my girls, is like my dream came true
For me is ok to have a preference, everybody wishes for a healthy pregnancy… I had a misscarriage before my 2nd daughter, and of course all i wanted was to have a healthy baby, but i was hoping for a girl too….and i don’t find anything wrong with that.
JMO

- sil on October 1st, 2009

JMO, I agree. Who knows what God has in store for you?! This is more of an observation, but two lots of friends of ours had a 2nd child of opposite gender to their (or their partners) preference. One couple with 2 girls when hubby was keen on a boy 2nd time & another with 2 boys already who had a 3rd son when keen on a girl. May sound odd, but to be me it’s almost seems if you have a strong preference you have the opposite!, tempting fate too much, whereas we didn’t have a preference & had one of each, go figure. Prior to Freya, familly/friends and us could picture us with two boys, not being girlie, but of course the gender you end up with has zilch to do withwhether a tomboy/girlie and a preference for either, is in mother nature/god’s hands (generally!). My sis had two sons & she was girlie growing up, we’re chalk & cheese. My mum thought it was amusing I had one of each as she could imagine my sis with a girl (me included!) & me with sons so you never know Sometimes life throws you for curveball, but I’m very happy with my lot now she’s here and love having a girl after all the nerves while preg!, and being honest if I could choose the order, I always wanted a big brother myself growing up, so feel we hit the jackpot (although of course others often want just girls, as on here, and like their daughters having their sisters as company/support as they grow up), and would’ve felt the same with two boys too. They’re all a blessing at the end of the day & you can’t change the gender once they arrive of course, lol.

- Sam & Freya's Mum on October 1st, 2009

Sometimes what you “want” isn’t as great as what you get!

I have both and honestly cannot imagine myself wasting one minute of my life wishing for something different if I’d had all boys or all girls. I think the insulting thing is when people ASSUME your feelings on the subject. My sister found out her 2nd was a girl and she was a bit sad because she really really wanted another boy…and she HATED being told how lucky she was! Of course she now adores her baby girl..so as I said what you “want” is an idea you have before you meet this incredible PERSON after which you can’t imagine wanting anything else. At least thats how I feel.

- freebreeze on October 1st, 2009

I agree with Hea: MARKUS, if they’re staying with the whole starts-with-MA-ends-with-S traditional Swedish name thing.

But the all-time BEST Swedish “M” name is… Mårten (pronounced Morten).

- Veronica on October 2nd, 2009

Just an aside which made me laugh – Maximus is the latin superlative of Magnus… so they’d have a Magnus (big) and a Maximus (the biggest) if they went with that suggestion –

- swisschick on October 2nd, 2009

Veronica – Then I’d prefer it if they spelled it Morten. I had a psychology teacher named Mårten and when he spoke… Well, let’s just say it’s more fun to watch paint dry. It’s ruined for me. haha

Morten, Markus, Mikael or maybe Malte? Mats, Martin, Marius or Melker? We really don’t have that many M-names for men here.

- Hea on October 2nd, 2009

I love Will! Good for them.

- Summer on October 3rd, 2009