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Culture September 14, 2020

'Vampire Diaries' star Claire Holt welcomes daughter Elle

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Claire Holt is officially a mom of two!

The "Vampire Diaries" alum announced Sunday via Instagram she welcomed her second child, a daughter named Elle, with husband Andrew Joblon.

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"She’s here. Our sweet girl, Elle. After 27.5 hours of labor, she flew into the world and expanded our hearts," Holt, 32, wrote alongside a photo of her and her new bundle of joy.

"We are so grateful for our healthy baby and cannot wait for her to meet her big brother," she added.

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She’s here. Our sweet girl, Elle. After 27.5 hours of labor, she flew into the world and expanded our hearts. We are so grateful for our healthy baby and cannot wait for her to meet her big brother.

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The Australian actress' followers took to the comments to send their congrats, including fellow "Vampire Diaries" alums Kayla Ewell and Arielle Kebbel, among others.

Joblon also shared a post, confirming their new addition was born on Sept. 12 and gushing about Holt while praising all moms.

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"@claireholt again proved to me she is my hero and a true warrior - I love you with all my heart," he wrote.

"Thank you so much for birthing this sweet little girl in a challenging year," Joblon continued. "All the women out there, no debate from me, you guys are the superior gender and it’s not even close!!"

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Baby Elle has finally made her appearance after 27.5 hours of labor. @claireholt again proved to me she is my hero and a true warrior - I love you with all my heart. Thank you so much for birthing this sweet little girl in a challenging year. All the women out there, no debate from me, you guys are the superior gender and it’s not even close!! 9.12.2020 - my heart is full ❤️

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Holt and Joblon, who married in August 2018, are also parents to son James, 1.

The couple recently celebrated their second wedding anniversary, with the "H2O: Just Add Water" star gushing about her "soulmate and best friend" in a heartfelt post.

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"There’s no one else in the world I’d rather be stuck inside with," she wrote at the time. "I love you beyond."