Benedict Cumberbatch Marries Sophie Hunter

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Valentine's Day is a day to express love, and Benedict Cumberbatch is expressing his by saying "I do."

The Imitation Game actor wed theater director Sophie Hunter on Saturday, ET confirms.

The couple tied the knot in a private ceremony surrounded by close friends and family at St. Peter and St. Paul's Church in Mottistone, England.

Cumberbatch, 38, and Hunter, 36, met on the set of Burlesque Fairytales in 2009, and they made a public engagement announcement last year in The Times on Nov. 5.

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At the time, he spoke to People about the love they received after the announcement, "I thought it was just all about us declaring that we were in love and getting married, but actually it's the world going, 'We love you too!' It's amazing."

A baby is also on the way for this happy duo! Hunter's baby bump was seen on Jan. 3, and the actor's rep confirmed to ET that they are "over the moon."

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This is the first marriage and child for both.

Congrats to Benedict and Sophie!

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