Robert Downey Jr. is set to be a father for a second time.
The actor and wife Susan Downey are expecting their first child together, Access Hollywood has confirmed.
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"Robert and Susan could not be more excited over this news," actor's rep told Access. "They can't wait to welcome this new baby into their wonderful family."
The 46-year-old star of "The Avengers" is already a father to son Indio, 17, who he had with ex-wife Deborah Falconer.
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Just last year, Robert predicted that he and Susan would be expanding their family.
"I think I will be wrist-deep in doo-doo within 18 months. I'm calling it right here," he told People in 2010.
The star also said a baby girl would fit in well in their household.
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"I think we should probably try to have a girl because I don't want another male entity to have to compete," he said at the time. "I don't want Indio to feel there's another boy in my life. But I don't know what we'd have to do [to have a girl]. Do we have to put it in a spoon and hang it upside-down?"
Robert and Susan wed in August 2005.
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