'The Haves and The Have Nots' Star Tika Sumpter Welcomes First Baby

Congrats to @iamtikasumpter, who welcomed daughter Ella-Loren earlier this month! [...]

It's a girl for Tika Sumpter!

The Haves and The Have Nots star has welcomed her first child, who she has named Ella-Loren, PEOPLE confirms.

The new mom took to Twitter to share the news and give a shout-out to moms, dads and caretakers everywhere.

"I'm slow clapping for each and every one of you. It ain't no joke," the actress Tweeted.

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