Prior To This, The Former 'Castle' Star Apparently Dropped A Huge Hint On Her Instagram Account That She And Husband Kris Brkljac Had Become Parents Last Weekend.

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Her rep confirmed the happy news in a statement to Us Weekly. "They had a baby this winter and have been enjoying the time since cocooning as a family," the rep said.

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Prior to this, the 44-year-old star dropped a huge hint she and Kris had become parents last weekend.

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She shared a picture of Kris and wrote, "Happy Fathers Day to all the Pappys out there, but especially Happy Pappy’s Day to my love.

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Best decision I ever made was joining forces with you. We love you and are so glad we get to share this life together. #Blessed."

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Stana's Instagram post was her first since October 23, when the star announced she would be taking a break from the photo-sharing platform.

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"Alright, folks. It's been fun, but the work ahead is a mile-high. So, for now, adieu," she wrote at the time.

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"See you sometime in the new year, hopefully with fun news to share!"

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Stana and Kris married in April 2015 on the Dalmatian Coast in Croatia. Born in Canada and has Serbian parents who emigrated from Croatia,

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she is best known for playing Kate Beckett in the ABC romantic-crime series "Castle" from 2009 to 2016.

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