Stars' New Gigs--Daddy, Model, TV Host

by Michele Cheplic | More from this Blogger

08 Nov 2007 07:04 PM

It's been more than 15 years since he's changed a diaper, but now those diaper-less days are a thing of the past.

Actor Dennis Quaid is getting reacquainted with diaper duty now that he is the proud father of twins. Thomas Boone Quaid and Zoe Grace Quaid were born today in Santa Monica, California, according to Quaid's rep. Thomas Boone was born at 8:26 a.m. and weighed 6 lb. 12 oz., while Zoe Grace came two minutes later and weighed 5 lb. 9 oz.

The twins were born via a gestational carrier - a woman who carries another couple's baby conceived by the parents' own egg and sperm.

In a statement, Dennis and his wife Kimberly said, "God has definitely blessed us."

Fifty-three-year-old Quaid is also the father of a 17-year-old son, Jack Henry, with ex-wife Meg Ryan.

So much for Suri being the next face of babyGap. That rumor was shot down a while ago, but at the time no one knew that another famous little face would become the real deal.

According to Gap executives, Frances Pen Benioff will be the next face of babyGap. The 8-month-old will appear with her actress mom Amanda Peet on the retailer's holiday ad campaign.

Another pretty face hitting the airwaves is someone who proved that she could float like a butterfly on the dance floor as well as in the ring. Laila Ali, third-place finisher in last season's "Dancing with the Stars," will be entering a different kind of ring next year. The current undefeated World Super Middleweight Boxing Champion will join Hulk Hogan as co-host of NBC's "American Gladiators."

The 29-year-old newlywed told news reporters that she is honored to co-host the TV series and is looking forward to "reintroducing this American classic to a new generation of fans."

According to show producers, the new version of "American Gladiators" will air as a mid-season replacement. The show will feature eight new gladiators equally divided by gender who will face everyday folks ready to take them on in unique challenges.

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Michele Cheplic was born and raised in Hilo, Hawaii, but now lives in Wisconsin. Michele graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree in Journalism.

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