Tyra Banks Welcomes ‘Miracle Baby Boy’ With Boyfriend Erik Asla

Tyra Banks has welcomed a baby boy with boyfriend Erik Asla via a surrogate.

Huge congratulations!

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In a statement to PEOPLE, she said: “We are so excited for our new baby boy bundle of joy. The journey to now has not been an easy process, as I’ve shared before. But there was a beautiful bright light at the end of the tunnel for me and his father, Erik.

“As I gaze into the beautiful eyes of my son, I think about all the people who struggle with fertility or carrying a child and continue to pray for them every day. My hopes and dreams are filled with well wishes that they get to feel what my little treasure, York Banks Asla, feels like in my arms.”

She also shared this photo of a cute little baby hat on Instagram.

Alongside it, she wrote: “The best present we worked and prayed so hard for is finally here. He’s got my fingers and big eyes and his daddy Erik’s mouth and chin.

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“As we thank the angel of a woman that carried our miracle baby boy for us, we pray for everyone who struggles to reach this joyous milestone.

“York Banks Asla, welcome to the world.”

Tyra previously spoke about her fertility struggles, revealing that she had undergone IVF procedures.

Congratulations again!