Jessica Simpson gives birth to baby girl

London, May 2 (ANI): Jessica Simpson gave birth to a baby girl named Maxwell Drew Johnson in Los Angeles on Tuesday morning.

The 31-year-old star announced the happy news via a banner on her official website.

"Eric and I are elated to announce the birth of our baby girl, Maxwell Drew Johnson," the Daily Mail quoted her as writing on her website.

"We are so grateful for all the love, support and prayers we have received. This is been the greatest experience of our lives," the banner read.his is Simpson's first child with her fiance, former football player Eric Johnson.

Maxwell weighed in at 9lbs 13oz, and apparently takes her middle name from Jessica's mother Tina, whose maiden name is Drew.

While Drew pays tribute to Jessica's side of the family, Maxwell is Eric's middle name. (ANI)