Hunter gives birth to twins

Academy Award-winning actress Holly Hunter has given birth to twins, her first children with actor partner Gordon MacDonald.

Hunter's arrivals were confirmed by her publicist who told People magazine: "She had the babies. They are happy and healthy."

Further details about the twins have yet to be revealed.

The 47-year-old star of The Piano and The Incredibles met MacDonald in November 2004 when they co-starred in a play on London's West End.

Hunter was previously married for six years to cinematographer Janusz Kaminski.