Peter Pan's Jeremy Sumpter announces he has become a father to a baby girl named Lucy Snow... 20 years after starring in the fantasy feature

Jeremy Sumpter announced that he had become a father with a post that was shared on his Instagram account earlier this week.

The 34-year-old performer posted several photos of his baby daughter Lucy Snow, whom he described as 'beautiful!! Like her momma!' 

The actor, who is best known for starring in the 2003 fantasy feature Peter Pan, also expressed that he 'realized that before today I have never truly loved anything in my life' in his post's caption.

Sumpter held Lucy Snow close to his chest in the first snap from the photoshoot.

The performer shares his daughter with his wife Elizabeth Treadway, whom he married last year.

New dad: Jeremy Sumpter announced that he had become a father with a post that was shared on his Instagram account earlier this week

New dad: Jeremy Sumpter announced that he had become a father with a post that was shared on his Instagram account earlier this week

Known for it: The actor is best known for starring in the 2003 fantasy feature Peter Pan

Known for it: The actor is best known for starring in the 2003 fantasy feature Peter Pan 

The Friday Night Lights actress was previously engaged to Lauren Pacheco, although they separated in 2016.

He went on to move on with Treadway, whom he met at a karaoke bar, and he popped the big question this past August.

The happy couple subsequently tie the knot during a wedding ceremony that took place in Tennessee last October.

Sumpter and his wife also sat down for an interview with People, where he described his wedding day as the 'best day ever.' 

The actor added: 'I got to marry the love of my life with all of my closest friends and family there to watch. It was absolutely perfect!'

The performer revealed that his wife was expecting with a post that was shared on his Instagram account this past Christmas.

In the snap, Sumpter held Treadway's baby bump as they posed in front of their Christmas tree.

The actor also revealed his baby girl's name and expressed his love for his wife in the caption of his post. 

Starting a family: The 34-year-old performer posted several photos of his baby daughter Lucy Snow, whom he described as 'beautiful!! Like her momma!'

Starting a family: The 34-year-old performer posted several photos of his baby daughter Lucy Snow, whom he described as 'beautiful!! Like her momma!'

Love: He also expressed that he 'realized that before today I have never truly loved anything in my life' in his post's caption

Love: He also expressed that he 'realized that before today I have never truly loved anything in my life' in his post's caption 

On her way: The performer revealed that his wife, Elizabeth Treadway, was expecting with a post that was shared on his Instagram account this past Christmas

On her way: The performer revealed that his wife, Elizabeth Treadway, was expecting with a post that was shared on his Instagram account this past Christmas 

The performer is best known for his work in Peter Pan, which also starred performers such as Jason Isaacs, Rachel Hurd-Wood and Olivia Williams.

The feature received generally positive reviews upon its 2003 release, with many applauding the impressive visuals and faithfulness to its source material.

However, the movie grossed $121 million, according to Box Office Mojo, placing it below its estimated budget of $130 million. 

Sumpter has since appeared in features such as Animal, Into The Storm and The Sasquatch Gang. 

Starring role: The performer is best known for his work in Peter Pan, which also starred Jason Isaacs, Rachel Hurd-Wood and Olivia Williams; he is seen along Hurd-Wood in the 2003 film

Starring role: The performer is best known for his work in Peter Pan, which also starred Jason Isaacs, Rachel Hurd-Wood and Olivia Williams; he is seen along Hurd-Wood in the 2003 film