Tyler Perry And Girlfriend Gelila Bekele Expecting First Child Together

Rumors are in full Hollywood form as media outlets are on the case about Tyler Perry, 45, and girlfriend Gelila Bekele, 28, expecting their first child together.

According to Gossip Cop a sources close to the actor stated that, "He is thrilled and over the moon"

If rumors are true, this will be the first child for Perry.

First and foremost who is this gorgeous girlfriend of Mr. Perry the director, actor and more? According to her website's biography, she was born in Ethiopia where her family eventually moved to Europe where she was discovered and soon signed with Ford Models.

"Modeling is a wonderful gate through which to see the world," Gelila said via her website. "And it has provided me with so many opportunities." She is also pursuing production and filmmaking.

Looks like a perfect fit for Perry.

Last year Perry told talk show host Steve Harvey about his hopes of being a father one day.

"I know I would be a great father," The Madea star said. "I don't want to work this hard, I don't want to have all of this and not leave it to my children. I also know, that as hard as I'm working-doing 20 hours a day-now is not the time...I'm enjoying being a bachelor, so eventually I'll get there."

Harvey jokes saying that he really can't just wait until he's 70 to have kids. Tyler replied. "I'm 43, so two more years. 45 is good, by then at 45 you know who the hell you are, right you're really settled in at 45, so I think two more years."

Well, the now 45-year-old is right on track with timing!

Funny man Harvey then stated that when his child is 15 he would be 60.

"And I'll hire somebody to take him to the basketball court, that's what I have to do," laughed Perry.

Let us know in the comments below about what kind of dad you think Perry will be!  

(via CBS News)