Mel Gibson, 60, is expecting his ninth child; his first with his 26-year-old girlfriend.

According to People, actor and director, Mel Gibson is expecting his ninth child with his girlfriend of two years, Rosalind Ross.

Representatives for the 60-year-old have confirmed the baby is due very early in 2017, the first child for Ross.

Reportedly, sources close to the couple say they are thrilled to be becoming parents.

“Mel loves being a dad and he and Rose can’t wait to be parents together,” one source said. “The last two years have been some of his happiest years he’s ever had.”

He is apparently ecstatic with the news. Image via Getty.

Gibson had seven children with his ex-wife, Robyn Moore, whom he was married to for over 30 years.

He had his eighth child with his ex-girlfriend, Oksana Grigorieva, before their relationship came to a horrific end.

The actor met his now-girlfriend when she applied for a job with his production company, Icon.

However, she is most well-known for being the most decorated American in equestrian vaulting.