Alyssa Milano expecting a boy

Alyssa Milano is expecting a baby boy.

The 38-year-old actress - who announced she and her Hollywood agent husband David Bugliari were expecting their first child last month - has admitted she is "really bad at keeping secrets" and so has decided to reveal the sex of their child to the world.

Writing on her official website, Alyssa said: "As fun as it was reading all of your gender predictions on twitter, I'm really bad at keeping secrets and had to share (not to mention, I was bound to unintentionally slip at some point).

"David and I are elated to announce that we are having a baby boy. We can't wait to meet him. Boys names, anyone?"

The brunette beauty - who has previously dated singer Justin Timberlake and late actor Corey Haim - recently explained she was "overwhelmed" at the support she has received from well-wishers over the course of her pregnancy.

She tweeted: "I am overwhelmed by the outpouring of well wishes! I'm reading each one w/ big chunky tears in my eyes. GROUPHUG Get in. (sic)"

The 'Charmed' actress also confessed she is suffering from really "odd" cravings, including a new-found addiction to broccoli.

Alyssa said: "I can't even consider it a craving because it's so odd. But I can't get enough broccoli!"