Actor and comedian Kevin Hart has welcomed the birth of his third child in a delighted Instagram post.

The US star, 38, introduced baby Kenzo Kash Hart, his first child with wife Eniko Parrish, following his birth in the early hours of Tuesday morning.

He wrote: “God is truly amazing…Kenzo Kash Hart was born at 1:45am…He is healthy and already smiling.

“Thank you all for your prayers!!!! We love and appreciate ya #Harts.”

God is good. Overwhelmed with joy & emotion right now!!!!!! #Harts

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He added the caption: “God is good. Overwhelmed with joy & emotion right now! #Harts.”

His post comes just hours after Parrish posted a photo of herself and her glowing baby bump, with the wordy caption: “Dear Kenzo, you’re now 40 weeks, and 3 days past your due date! I know you’re quite comfy and warm in there..but it’s time!

“Even though we don’t have any control over when you decide to make your debut we just want u to know that we are ready for you any day now baby boy, it’s time to meet your parents! We love you.”

Hart, who plays Moose Finbar alongside Jack Black and Dwayne Johnson in upcoming comedy Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle, already has a son and daughter: Hendrix and Heaven.

We’re all so anxious to meet our newest addition to the Hart tribe. We love you baby boy. ♥

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He was previously married to Torrei Hart for eight years between 2003 to 2011, before tying the knot with Parrish last year.