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Zoe Saldana welcomes twin sons Cy and Bowie

January 2, 2015 / 1:52 PM EST / CBS News

Congratulations are in order for Zoe Saldana: The "Guardians of The Galaxy" star is now the proud mother of twin boys!

Saldana, alongside husband Marco Perego, announced the news on Friday via Twitter:

Happy #2015 ! Starting our #NewYear with a fullhouse. Our boys are finally here! Thank U 4 all the beautiful wishes! pic.twitter.com/zi9sViHorN
— Zoe Saldana (@zoesaldana) January 2, 2015

The actress also updated her Instagram account with the names of her sons on Friday. "Our boys CY and BOWIE are finally here," the star wrote alongside a photo of two baby bottles embellished with plush toys. "#marcoperego and I wanted to thank you for your beautiful wishes and for your patience."

Our boys CY and BOWIE are finally here. #marcoperego and I wanted to thank you for your beautiful… http://t.co/KEL7hst8Tg
— Zoe Saldana (@zoesaldana) January 2, 2015

The news broke last July that Saldana, 36, and her Italian artist beau, 35, were expecting.

What better way to start the new year than with two new additions to the family? Congrats, you two!

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