Jenny Slate reveals she and fiance Ben Shattuck welcomed baby girl, gushes about motherhood

Surprise! Jenny Slate is now a mom.

In an interview with Entertainment Tonight, published Wednesday, the comedian revealed that she quietly welcomed her newborn not long after announcing her pregnancy on "Late Night with Seth Meyers" in December.

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"Yeah, I'm not pregnant anymore. The baby came out," Slate told ET. "I did that funny thing where I basically was like four days away from my due date and was like, 'Oh, by the way! Pregnant!' "

Slate shares the baby girl, named Ida, with her fiance Ben Shattuck. Their daughter's middle name, Lupine, is a nod to one of the couple's favorite flowers.

"She's a good sleeper, which is really nice," Slate added. "I can say without a doubt that it is for sure the most meaningful thing that has ever happened to me, and I feel really lucky and happy."

According to the comedian, Ida's delivery followed COVID-19 protocol, which meant Slate wore a mask while giving birth. She also described how the experience has further bonded her and Shattuck.

"It was a really, really positive experience for me and Ben, my partner," she said. "And strangely, rather romantic, just to see how sweet and supportive and connected we were. He was so sweet and supportive towards me, and it was a wonderful experience, as far as a birth can go."

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Slate and Shattuck became engaged in 2019. Though the couple already planned their wedding, the comedian said the ceremony was rescheduled due to the pandemic.

"Everything's all in place," she said. "I spend the time waiting to get married thinking about what I'll say in my vows and being really excited that this is the person I get to marry."

According to Slate, Shattuck is "the most beautiful at parenting," and baby Ida is quick to fall asleep when he carries her on their family walks.

"Being a mother is such a joy," she added. "It's so cliche, but I love it."

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