Channing Tatum and his wife Jenna Dewan-Tatum, who welcomed their first child in London on Sunday, announced their newborn daughter's name on his official website.

"Jenna Dewan-Tatum and Channing Tatum are thrilled to announce the birth of their daughter, Everly Tatum. who was born on May 31 in London," reads the official statement on ChanningTatumUnwrapped.com. "Sending love and light to Chan, Jenna and Ms. Everly!"

Jenna gave birth to baby Everly in London because the couple relocated to the city as Channing shoots his upcoming film, Jupiter Ascending. The actor assisted in the delivery of the birth and was seen back on the film set on Monday, according to Us Weekly. He was spotted in costume filming his role on location at a power plant.

The Hollywood couple will relocate with their baby to Chicago in July so Channing can continue filming scenes there and Jenna will begin working on a series for Lifetime titled, Witches of East End.

An insider close to the couple revealed that when they arrive in the Windy City, baby Everly will get "top billing" as far as scheduling.

"Channing is going to be the most adorable hands-on daddy ever and do whatever is necessary to make sure Jenna can balance it all," the source added.

Jenna's father, Darryl Dewan, said he was "anxious" to meet his grandchild and to "hug Jenna and Chan,"

"They are an amazing couple and will be great parents," Darryl told E! News." I'm very excited for everyone in each of our families."

The couple met in 2006 when they worked together on the dance film Step It Up, They announced that Jenna pregnant in December of 2012. Channing was named People's 2012 Sexiest Man Alive in November. Despite the success of portraying a stripper in a semi-autobiographical tale Magic Mike, he was still shocked and humbled by the honor. He said at the time, "My first thought was, 'Y'all are messing with me.' "

The Alabama native also told the magazine that he and his wife couldn't wait to start their family.

"I'm ready; I think she's ready," said the 33-year-old. "The first number that pops into my head is three, but I just want one to be healthy and then we'll see where we go after that. It's really easy for us guys to say, 'I want like 15 kids. Jenna will be like, 'Well you better get another wife!' "

Channing's next movie, White House Down arrives in theaters June 28. Watch the preview trailer here.

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