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Joanna S Freedman

Big Bang Theory's Johnny Galecki, 44, reveals sex of first child with girlfriend, 22

The Big Bang Theory star Johnny Galecki and girlfriend Alaina Meyer have revealed the sex of their first child just weeks after announcing their baby news.

The 44-year-old actor, who plays Leonard Hofstadter on the hit show, announced that he and his 22-year-old girlfriend were expecting a baby just weeks ago, revealing they were "over the moon".

Now, the pair have revealed that they are having a baby boy, sharing an adorable picture from their paint-themed gender reveal party.

Dressed in overalls with blue hand-prints splattered all over them, the happy couple piled on the PDA as they kissed after unveiling the news.

The couple revealed they were having a boy (Instagram)
Johnny and Alaina looked over the moon (Instagram)

Alaina told her Instagram followers: "To all those who voted boy, you were right!"

While Johnny said that the party was "a day I'll never forget".

As they shared the news, one of Johnny's fans gushed: "Words can’t describe how happy i am for you both!! what a blessing!"

Meanwhile, another chipped in:  "You two deserve every bit of happiness this baby is going to bring you. He’s going to be the luckiest baby in the world to have two amazing parents as you".

Leonard and Penny also recently discovered they were expecting in the Big Bang Theory finale ((Channel 4 images must not be altered or manipulated in any way) Channel 4 Picture Publicity, Horseferry Road, London, SW1P 2T)

Their reveal comes after they at the beginning of the month, with Johnny telling fans: "We are absolutely over the moon to announce that we will soon be welcoming a little one into this crazy and wonderful world.

"We ask that you please respect our privacy during this celebratory time for us and our families. There truly is love out there for all.

"We hope ours is the ember of yours, as we feel yours is the ember of ours."

Johnny's happy news echoes that of his character Leonard, who also found out he was going to be a father in the Big Bang Theory's much anticipated finale.

Leonard discovered he was expecting with his girlfriend Penny, who is played by Johnny's ex Kaley Cuoco.

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