FILE - This June 16, 2013 file photo released by Entertainment Fusion Group shows producer George Lucas, left, and his wife Mellody Hobson at The 40th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards in Beverly Hills. Lucas and his wife Mellody Hobson have had a baby daughter, born via surrogate. Representatives for the 69-year-old filmmaker announced the birth Monday, Aug. 12. Everest Hobson Lucas was born Friday, the first child for Lucas and Hobson, who were married in June. (AP Photo/Entertainment Fusion Group, Ryan Miller)

New baby for George Lucas and wife

NEW YORK - "Star Wars" creator George Lucas and new wife Mellody Hobson have had a baby daughter.

Representatives for the 69-year-old filmmaker announced the birth Monday. Everest Hobson Lucas was born Friday, the first child for Lucas and Hobson, who were married in June. The baby was born via surrogate.

Hobson is Lucas' second wife. She is president of Ariel Investments and chairman of the board for DreamWorks Animation.

Lucas also has a 32-year-old daughter, a 25-year-old daughter and a 20-year-old son. He was previously married to film editor Marcia Lou Griffin.

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