(Cover) - EN Showbiz - Ben Affleck, 39, and Jennifer Garner, 39, are expecting their third child.

The couple confirmed the news today to the Associated Press and said they are "thrilled" to be adding to their family.

Ben and Jennifer are already parents to Violet, five-and-a-half, and Seraphina, two-and-a-half.

They have not revealed any other details of Jennifer's pregnancy at this time.

The Hollywood pair married in 2005 in Turks and Caicos after getting engaged following a nine-month courtship.

Jennifer rose to fame while starring in hit television show Alias. She promoted her upcoming film The Odd Life of Timothy Green over the weekend at a Disney expo.

Ben won an Oscar for co-writing the screenplay Good Will Hunting which he also starred in. (C) Cover Media