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\"I am forever grateful to everyone who has been involved, (you know who you are), this has been years in the making,\" she added. \"But particularly wanted to thank my gorgeous surrogate who carried her and birthed her with such grace and care. Thank you for helping me start my own family, it's an amazing gift. The BEST gift!!\"

The actress also shared she's embracing motherhood and said she is \"ready to give little Roycie all the love imaginable.\"

\"I am learning quickly,\" she added. \"Much respect to all the Mums out there! Proud to be in your club.\"

ABC News' Angeline Bernabe contribute to this report.

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