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Ioan Gruffudd Talks Fatherhood

Wednesday, Jul 15, 2009 | Updated 7:00 PM CST

Ioan Gruffudd is just a few months away from becoming a father for the first time.

And as he gears up for parenthood, the "Fantastic Four" star has been working hard at being a good husband to his pregnant wife, Alice Evans.

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"I have basically been the best husband in the world," the actor told People of his behavior — "or trying to be."

Ioan revealed that he's taken on a host of roles at home in the run-up to their baby's birth, which is due to happen in September.

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"You go from being lover to husband, lackey, taxi driver," he told the mag. "You just have to have so many caps on. Listen, it's a blessing that I am here, at home not working, being able to be there for her."

Ioan, 35, and Alice, 37, who married in 2007, already know if they are having a boy or a girl. They have chosen, however, to keep both the baby's sex and his or her potential name under wraps.

"We have a handful," he said. "But I think we are going to wait until the baby arrives."

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