It's a boy and a girl! George and Amal Clooney celebrate arrival of 'healthy and happy' twins

George and Amal Clooney have welcomed twins.

The human rights lawyer, 39, gave birth to a girl, Ella, and a boy, Alexander, on Tuesday morning in England.

'This morning Amal and George welcomed Ella and Alexander Clooney into their lives,' a spokesperson for the 56-year-old actor said in a statement.

'Ella, Alexander and Amal are all healthy, happy and doing fine.'

The announcement ended with the quip: 'George is sedated and should recover in a few days.'