Willie Garson Finalizes Son's Adoption

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Willie Garson is officially a father – after having begun the process of adopting his 8-year-old son, Nathen, a year ago.

The adoption, fostered by The Alliance for Children’s Rights and Westside Children’s Center, was finalized in Los Angeles on Wednesday, the Sex and the City actor, who currently stars on the USA Network’s White Collar, tells PEOPLE exclusively.

“From the first time I met him, I said, ‘That’s my kid,’” says Willie, 45. His biggest challenge so far as a single parent? Helping Nathen with his homework.

“He’s in third grade, and I’m in the third grade,” jokes Willie, who reprises his role as Stanford Blatch — the best guy pal of Carrie Bradshaw — in the upcoming Sex and the City 2, which hits movie theaters May 28.

– Monica Rizzo

Comments

I’m so thrilled for Willie. I think he’ll be a great dad.

- Ellen Smith on February 5th, 2010

Congratulations to Willie and his son Nathen! Good luck with the homework situation it just gets harder as they get older.

- Vida on February 5th, 2010

As a foster mom, this just warms my heart!

- Heather on February 5th, 2010

Yah!! I’m so happy for Willie and his son Nathen. Best of luck in what the future brings!

- meghan on February 5th, 2010

Congrats and best of luck!

- Mrs.B on February 5th, 2010

This just makes me smile. I’m so glad another child has found a parent.

- KSmomx5 on February 5th, 2010

Congratulations to Willie & Nathan.

- ll65 on February 5th, 2010

Congratulations to them both, it’s so nice to see a celeb adopting a child instead of baby.

- Elby on February 5th, 2010

Congratulations to both father & son!

- Janna on February 5th, 2010

Aw, congratulations to Will & Nathen!

And LOL @ the homework comment.
I don’t have any kids, but I have younger siblings where there is a large age gap between me and them. Nothing makes me feel DUMBER than attempting to do elementary school homework!!! It’s so hard! LOL

I sometimes wonder how I got through high school and college if I can’t even manage to understand a third, fifth, and sixth graders homework assignments! haha

- Shaunie on February 5th, 2010

I love that he adopted an older boy. I think it’s so silly when people only want babies. I get that you want to do the whole “journey” of parenthood, but older kids need homes too.

- Lacey on February 7th, 2010