Caterina Murino, best known for her role as Solange in the 2006 James Bond film “Casino Royale” opposite Daniel Craig, has become a mother for the first time at 47. The Italian actress announced on Thursday that she welcomed a baby boy in Paris on August 21, just weeks before celebrating her 48th birthday.
Murino Welcomes Baby Boy Before 48th Birthday
Murino posted a black-and-white photo of her newborn sonâs tiny hands on Instagram, revealing his name: Demetrio Tancredi Rigaud Murino. She captioned the post with the details of his birth: âDemetrio Tancredi Rigaud Murino 21st August 6.17pm.â
(Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)She added with humor and warmth that her cats now have a ânew sibling,â writing: âIllithyia, Hercule, Selené and Leto announce the birth of their little brother⦠Their mom and dad are well and crazy with joy for future sleepless nights!â
A Joyful Announcement After Heartache
The arrival of Murinoâs son carries special meaning, as the actress has been candid about her difficult path to motherhood. After two miscarriages, she turned to in-vitro fertilization (IVF) in hopes of starting a family.
In a candid interview with Gala, she reflected: âAt my age, I had to ask medicine to help nature. You donât always decide when the right time to become a mother comes.â
The Actress Opens Up About Her IVF Journey
(Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images)Earlier this summer, Murino described her pregnancy as a magical experience, telling Costa Smeralda: âI feel I am living a magical moment. Soon I will become a mother, and I believe we all have a huge responsibility today: raise conscious human beings.â
Her candidness about the difficulties of IVF and miscarriage has resonated with many, offering hope to others experiencing similar journeys.
Life With Partner Ãdouard Rigaud in Paris
(Photo by Carsten Koall/Getty Images)Murino has been in a relationship with French lawyer Ãdouard Rigaud since 2019, and the couple lives together in Montmartre, Paris. She credited Rigaud with supporting her through her fertility struggles and standing by her during what she called a âtryingâ IVF process.
Now, with the arrival of baby Demetrio, the couple is looking forward to this new chapter of parenthood.
Murino first captured global attention as Solange, James Bondâs love interest in Casino Royale. Since then, she has carved out a career across both Italian and international cinema and, in 2023, showcased her presence on the world stage as host of the 80th Venice International Film Festival.
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