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Jude Law to be a dad again for the fifth time, The star and his ex-girlfriend Catherine Harding announced the news in a statement via People magazine.

And they've declared their commitment to the child despite no longer being a couple.

The statement, made by a representative for the star, read: "I can confirm that Jude Law and Catherine Harding are expecting a child together in the spring.

"Whilst they are no longer in a relationship, they are both wholeheartedly committed to raising their child. They consider this a private matter and other than this confirmation no statement will be made. I ask that you respect the privacy of all parties involved and their families."

Jude already has three children with his ex-wife Sadie Frost, Rafferty, 18, Iris, 13, and Rudy, 12, as well as a five-year-old daughter with model Samantha Burke.

In fact, just last month Sadie posted a picture on Instagram of the family reunited for a birthday. The pic also included Finlay, Jude's former stepson, and Sadie's son with Gary Kemp.

The actor has previously opened up about how much he loves being a father.

According to Hello! Magazine, back in 2009, he told Parade: "Being a daddy is what counts.

"I used to sleep until noon, but it's not so bad to have to get up at 7 and give them breakfast. My daughter made me realise that if there's anything that's going to make a man of you, it's having your will broken by a little girl."

The Holiday actor's most high profile romance has been with Sienna Miller, who he dated from 2003 to 2006 and again from 2009 to 2011.