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• Kelly Rutherford is an American actress who plays Lily van der Woodsen on Gossip Girl.

  Rutherford gave birth to a daughter, Helena Grace Rutherford, on June 8, 2009. She weighed 8 lbs., 12 oz.CBB: Kelly Rutherford Welcomes Daughter Helena Grace (June 9, 2009) Daniel Giersch, who is separated from Rutherford, is said to be angry after Rutherford allegedly failed to tell him about the birth. He was said to have learned of the birth after reading about it online. Rutherford's publicist, Jill Fritzo, responded to Giersch's allegations by stating "[Daniel] was notified when [Helena] was born and was immediately invited to come see her."Daily News: Kelly Rutherford leaves husband Daniel Giersch out of their baby's birth (June 10, 2009)

• Fast Facts

  1. Born: November 6, 1968
  2. Full name: Kelly Deane Melissa Rutherford
  3. Birthplace: Elizabethtown, Kentucky
  4. Married Daniel Giersch in 2006
  5. Son: Hermes Gustaf Daniel Giersch, born October 18, 2006
  6. Daughter: Helena Grace Rutherford, born June 8, 2009
  7. Divorced from first husband, Carlos Tarajano
  8. Filed for divorce from Giersch on January 3, 2009
  9. Fighting for custody of HermesPeople: Kelly Rutherford, Husband Ordered to Testify in Custody Case (January 21, 2009)

• Divorce and Custody

  Rutherford married Daniel Giersch in 2006. The couple have a son together and Rutherford gave birth to the couple's baby girl on June 8, 2009. Rutherford and Giersch filed for divorce at the Los Angeles County Superior Court on January 3, 2009, and have subsequently become involved in a heated custody battle. Both Rutherford and Giersch claim that they are the primary caregiver to their son, Hermes Gustaf Giersch, while accusing the other of violent behavior.

  Rutherford has expressed concern that Giersch, who is not a U.S. citizen, will leave the United States with their son and Giersch tried to prevent Rutherford from traveling to New York City for her work. A hearing was scheduled for January 21, 2009.Eonline: Gossip Girl Mom's Custody Battle (January 19, 2009)

  On January 23, 2009, a judge ruled that Rutherford is permitted to take her son to New York City while she films Gossip Girl. He also stated that Giersch is free to travel there as well. For the month of February, the judge awarded Giersch two overnight visits with Hermes per week. For March, he was allowed three visits per week. During Rutherford and Giersch's stays in Los Angeles, their son will split his time between both parents.TMZ: Gossip Girl Saved -- XOXO (January 23, 2009)

• Second Pregnancy

  Us Magazine announced on December 1, 2008, that Kelly Rutherford and Daniel Giersch were expecting their second child. The baby was due in June 2009. Rutherford gave birth to a baby girl on June 8, 2009 named Helena Grace Rutherford. Rutherford and Giersch have a son named Hermes Gustaf Daniel Giersch, born on October 18, 2008.US Weekly: Gossip Girl's Kelly Rutherford Pregnant! (December 1, 2008)

• Filmography

  • 1989-1990: Generations
  • 1992: Breaking the Silence
  • 1992-1993: Homefront
  • 1993-1994: The Adventures of Brisco County Jr.
  • 1994: I Love Trouble
  • 1996-1999: Melrose Place
  • 2000: Scream 3
  • 2001: Angels Don't Sleep Here
  • 2001: The Fugitive
  • 2002-2003: The District
  • 2003-2004: Threat Matrix
  • 2005-2006: E-Ring
  • 2007-2008: Gossip Girl

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