She might have been a little late for Christmas, but actress Keri Russell's baby girl was still the best present of the season.
The 35-year-old actress and husband Shane Deary, welcomed Willa Lou, on Dec. 27, reports Us Weekly.
It's the second child for the couple who are already parents to 4-year-old River.
Russell, who is best known for her role on "Felicity," and Deary, a carpenter, have been married since February 2007 and currently live in Brooklyn, NY.
Russell announced her second pregnancy in July, told People magazine, she enjoys the balance between work and home that acting offers.
Check out more stars who will welcome new additions to their families this year:
2012 Babies
Hilary Duff & Mike Comrie(01 of25)
Lizzie McGuire is all grown up! Hilary Duff took to her blog on her first wedding anniversary to announce she's pregnant. The actress and her husband, hockey player Mike Comrie, are expecting a baby boy in early 2012. (credit:Splash News)
Beyonce & Jay-Z(02 of25)
After an exciting pregnancy announcement on stage at the MTV VMAs, it's just a waiting game now for Beyonce and husband Jay-Z, who are expecting their first child in early 2012. Though she's staying mum on the sex of the baby, close pal Kelly Rowland let it slip that the couple is expecting a girl. (credit:Getty)
Alyson Hannigan & Alexis Denisof(03 of25)
Life is imitating art for "How I Met Your Mother" actress Alyson Hannigan. Her character on the hit CBS comedy is pregnant, and so is Hannigan. The actress and former "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" co-star and husband Alexis Denisof, who have a two-year-old daughter, Satyana, will welcome a new baby in 2012. (credit:Getty)
Jennifer Garner & Ben Affleck(04 of25)
Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck already have two darling daughters, Violet and Seraphina (pictured), and they will add a new baby to their brood in early 2012. (credit:Splash News)
Jessica Simpson & Eric Johnson(05 of25)
After months of speculation, Jessica Simpson announced she's expecting a baby with her fiance Eric Johnson, in October. Though we don't know the sex of the baby, Simpson has been telling friends she think it's a girl. We guess we'll just have to wait and see. (credit:Getty)
Kourtney Kardashian & Scott Disick(06 of25)
The Kardashian family is growing! Kourtney Kardashian and beau Scott Disick, who are already parents to son Mason, 2, announced they are expecting their second child. Get ready for lots of baby bump photos until the baby makes his or her grand entrance into the world in 2012. (credit:Getty)
Maggie Gyllenhaal & Peter Sarsgaard(07 of25)
Maggie Gyllenhaal and husband Peter Sarsgaard announced this fall that they are expecting again! The new baby will join big sister, Ramona, 5. (credit:Getty)
Bryce Dallas Howard & Seth Gabel(08 of25)
A very pregnant Bryce Dallas Howard has had quite a busy few months promoting her latest projects, but will soon welcome her second child with husband Seth Gabel. The new baby will join big brother Theo, 4. (credit:Getty)
Keri Russell & Shane Deary(09 of25)
"Felicity" actress Keri Russell and husband Shane Deary will become parents for the second time when they welcome a baby in late 2011 or early 2012. The new addition will join big brother River, 4. (credit:Getty)
Jack Osbourne & Lisa Stelly(10 of25)
Jack Osbourne and his fiancee, Lisa Stelly, are expecting their first baby together, the former reality star announced on "Piers Morgan Tonight" in October. (credit:Getty)
Robert Downey Jr. & Susan Levin(11 of25)
It's official: Robert Downey Jr. is going to be a dad. The "Sherlock Holmes" actor and wife Susan Levin are expecting their first child -- a boy -- in February 2012. (credit:Getty)
J.R. Martinez & Diana Gonzalez-Jones(12 of25)
J.R. Martinez conquered "Dancing With the Stars" this year and now he's moving on to the biggest role of his life: Being a dad. Martinez and girlfriend Diana Gonzalez-Jones are expecting their first baby in 2012. (credit:Getty)
Lindsay Sloane & Dar Rollins(13 of25)
"A Good Old Fashioned Orgy" actress Lindsay Sloane and husband Dar Rollins will become parents for the first time in 2012. (credit:Getty)
Marla Sokoloff & Alec Puro(14 of25)
We first saw Marla Sokoloff on "Full House" and now she's going to be a mom! The actress and husband Alec Puro are expecting their first child in early 2012. (credit:Splash News)
Linda Cardellini(15 of25)
"Freaks and Geeks" and "ER" star Linda Cardellini is expecting her first child with boyfriend Steven Rodriguez in 2012. (credit:Getty)
Sarah Drew(16 of25)
"Grey's Anatomy" star Sarah Drew is set to become a mom! The actress and husband Peter Lanfer will welcome their first baby in 2012. (credit:Getty)
Kaitlin Olson & Rob McElhenney(17 of25)
"It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" co-stars and real-life husband and wife duo Rob McElhenney and Kaitlin Olson are adding to their family. They will welcome their second son next year. (credit:Getty)
Roselyn Sanchez & Eric Winter(18 of25)
"Without A Trace" actress Roselyn Sanchez and "The Mentalist" actor Eric Winter have big plans for 2012: a baby! The couple revealed they are expecting a baby next year. (credit:WireImage)
Mindy McCready(19 of25)
Country singer Mindy McCready, who had her fair share of family drama this fall, is expecting twins, her publicist revealed in November. There is no word as to who the father is. (credit:AP)
Tony Romo & Candice Crawford(20 of25)
Jessica Simpson is expecting a baby, and so is her ex, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo and wife Candice Crawford. The couple, who wed last summer, will welcome a baby in 2012. (credit:Getty)
James Van Der Beek & Kimberly Brook(21 of25)
Dawson Leery is all grown up! "Dawson's Creek" actor James Van Der Beek and wife Kimberly Brook will welcome their second child next year. (credit:Getty)
Jared Padalecki(22 of25)
"Supernatural" actor Jared Padalecki will soon be able to add "dad" to his resume. He and wife Genevieve Cortese will welcome their first child in the new year. (credit:Getty)
Bruce Willis & Emma Heming-Willis(23 of25)
Bruce Willis already has three daughters with ex-wife Demi Moore, but he's adding to his family with new wife Emma Heming. The couple will welcome a baby in 2012. (credit:Getty)
Jason Bateman & Amanda Anka(24 of25)
Paul Anka revealed some exciting news over the summer: he's going to be a grandfather for the second time! Daughter Amanda Anka and her husband, actor Jason Bateman, are expecting another baby girl, according to Anka. (credit:Getty)
Rachel Uchitel(25 of25)
Rachel Uchitel, also known as Tiger Woods' former mistress, and her new husband Matt Hahn are expecting a baby in 2012. (credit:Rachel Uchitel, Twitter)
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