Gwyneth Paltrow is pregnant with her second baby. The news follows months of rumors that the actress - who has a baby daughter,Apple, with husband Coldplay star Chris Martin - was expecting again.

The pregnancy has been confirmed by a reliable source, according toBritain's Evening Standard

Reports have suggested recently that the star is pregnant but neither Paltrow nor her husband, Coldplay frontman Chris Martin would confirm the rumors.

Speaking to Glamour magazine, Paltrow says: "Yes, definitely, I would love to have a whole bunch of children."

It's still uncertain whether baby Apple will have a new brother or sister, as actress Gwyneth Paltrow and husband, Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, have yet to confirm pregnany rumors.

Recent media reports have suggested that the Oscar winning actress is pregnant with her second child. However, the couple has not yet commented on the reports.

Gwyneth Paltrow won't let people touch her daughter Apple - unless they scrub their hands with anti-bacterial soap first.

The stunning actress, who is married to Coldplay star Chris Martin, is reportedly so afraid of germs she never lets anyone handle her child unless they have used special soap to rid themselves of dirt.