Simon Cowell & Lauren Silverman Welcome Baby Boy Eric
Simon Cowell and girlfriend Lauren Silverman welcomed their first child together, a baby boy named Eric, in New York City on Friday (Feb. 14).
The X Factor judge flew in from England to be present for the birth.
His rep confirmed the baby was born at 5:45 p.m. EST and weighed in at 6 pounds, 7 ounces.
The couple named the child Eric, after Cowell’s father.
This is Cowell’s first child and Silverman’s second. She and ex-husband Andrew Silverman share 7-year-old son, Adam.