Louis Tomlinson Has Become an Uncle For the First Time

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A congratulations are in order as Louis Tomlinson has become an uncle for the first time. His makeup artist sister, Lottie Tomlinson, has given birth to a baby boy as she took to Instagram on 10 Aug. to announce the happy news. Alongside a photo of the baby's lower body and hands, the 24-year-old wrote: "dreams do come true" with a red heart emoji.

The newest arrival will undoubtedly be a much-loved addition to the Tomlinson family, which has had its share of difficult experiences. The former One Direction star's mother, Johannah, tragically passed away in 2016 from leukemia while his sister Félicité passed away in 2019 at just 18. Louis grew up as the eldest of seven siblings, and has his own 6-year-old son, Freddie, who he shares with ex-girlfriend Briana Jungwirth, so he is well equipped for uncle babysitting duties.

While Louis is yet to comment publicly on his new nephew, his twin siblings have taken to social media to express their delight. Daisy declared the occasion "Auntie Day", sharing a photo of the new baby alongside Louis's son, while Phoebe gushed over how "beyond proud" she is of her sister for delivering such a "perfect" baby boy. Lottie shares her son, whose name is yet to be revealed, with tennis coach Lewis Burton, who is the ex-boyfriend of the late Caroline Flack. He took to his Instagram to post a snap of his other half, writing: "very proud of you, we are both lucky to have you".

Louis is set to drop new music later this year, after the success of 2020 solo album "Walls". The Doncaster-born singer often draws from his own experiences when writing music, with the song "The Two of Us" acting as a personal letter to his mother after her death. We can't help but wonder if his new nephew or his son will make a cameo in the album like fellow band member Harry Styles's goddaughter at the start of hit single "As It Was". Only time will tell.

Welcome to the world, little one. We imagine Louis will make one cool uncle.