Hugh Hefner's son Cooper and actress wife Scarlett Byrne welcome baby girl, name her after his late grandmother
Hugh Hefner's son Cooper welcomed his first child with actress wife Scarlett Byrne and named the baby girl Betsy Rose – after his late grandmother who passed away less than a month ago. The joyful news was shared by the 28-year-old California Senate hopeful on Instagram, where he posted a series of images of their new family of three. "We are overwhelmed with gratitude, love, and joy!" Cooper gushed to his followers.
The couple, who wed on November 4 in a civil ceremony in Los Angeles, revealed that the newborn weighed 6lbs 5oz and that they had named her after Betsy Aldridge Conrad, Cooper's late maternal grandmother who passed away last month.
"My grandmother meant the world to both Scarlett and I," Hefner told E! News of the inspiration behind the name. "Scarlett and I are filled with such joy. We couldn't be happier... We look forward to being home and spending time together as a family in the days and weeks ahead."
The emotional photo showed Hefner standing alongside his wife next to her hospital bed as she cradled their newborn baby. The new mom and dad shared a kiss while cuddling the baby girl in a video posted alongside the images.
One can say that the arrival of Betsy is a bittersweet milestone for the former Playboy CCO, whose legendary father passed away in 2017 at age 91.
Cooper is the son of Hugh Hefner and his second wife, former Playmate of the Year Kimberly Conrad, whom he married in 1989. The couple went on to get a divorce in 2010 after separating in 1998.
However, Cooper shared a touching tribute to his grandmother at the time of her death, describing her as "another mother."
"She was a mother, grandmother, sister, friend, and loved one," he wrote on July 16. "For the grandchildren of our family, she was our Mema. Mema was kindhearted, generous, and loving to all who knew and met her. Each of our lives more wonderful as a result of being blessed with her soul and spirit."
Hefner continued, "For me, Mema was another mother. The two of us shared a bond that filled my life with joy and warmth that took me home no matter where I was in the world. How lucky we are to have been beneficiaries of her love. How lucky we are to carry her in our hearts each day moving forward."
"Until we see you again, we love you, with all our hearts, our Mema, my Mema," he added.
In the same month, Hefner announced his plans to run as a Democrat for the California Senate in the state's 30th District, which includes Los Angeles.
"I launched a California State Senate Campaign because it is time for more young leaders to focus on the future," he shared in his official announcement. "I am committed to building a safer and stronger California one that embodies growth, strength, and spirit."
"California and the United States face the greatest challenge of a generation and an uncertain future," Hefner continued on his website. "Now more than ever, it is vital to have new leaders who will lift up our communities through dedicated public service and innovation, providing greater opportunities and prosperity for all."
"This is why I’m running to represent California’s 30th State Senate District," he concluded.
