Baby joy for Helena Bonham Carter

Actress Helena Bonham Carter and her director partner Tim Burton have received an early Christmas present – their second child.

The couple have had a daughter, born late on Saturday, to join big brother, four-year-old Billy.

“They are absolutely delighted they have a daughter,” the actress’s spokeswoman, Karon Maskill, told People magazine.

“It’s a lovely Christmas present for the family.”