24 Star Mary Lynn Rajskub Clocks Into Motherhood

Mary Lynn Rajskub welcomes first child, son Valentine Anthony

By Gina Serpe Jul 28, 2008 8:40 PMTags
Mary Lynn Rajskub, Matthew RolphAP Photo / Tammie Arroyo

Valentine's Day just got a whole new meaning for Mary Lynn Rajskub.

Jack Bauer's right-hand woman welcomed her first child with her beau, physical trailer Matthew Rolph, giving birth Thursday to son Valentine Anthony—almost two full weeks past the little guy's due date.

Guess keeping audiences in suspense runs in the family.

"It was like an episode of 24 with the clock ticking," Rajskub told People of the less-than-punctual arrival.

The Cupid-themed tyke tipped the scales at a hearty 9 pounds., 5 ounces.

The 36-year-old first-time mom told People that she and Rolph, 28, didn't want to know the sex until the birth and, as a result, went with a green-themed gender-neutral nursery in their San Fernando Valley home.

"I wanted it to be a surprise," she told the magazine, "and Matthew wanted to find out."

It's unclear whether Rajskub is allowing any time for maternity leave, but the 24 clock seemingly stops for no one.

Filming on the show's eighth season has already kicked off, with Rajskub reprising her role as know-it-all CTU techie Chloe O'Brian. The new season kicks off in January after a special two-hour TV movie set to air this fall.