Fergie Celebrates Axl's Sweet 12: Rare Glimpse into Their Bond
Fergie's Mini-Me: Singer-Songwriter Gushes Over Son Axl Jack's 12th Birthday
In a heartwarming display of motherly love, Fergie, the former Black Eyed Peas member, took to social media to celebrate her son Axl Jack Duhamel's 12th birthday. The singer-songwriter, who shares the preteen with her ex-husband Josh Duhamel, treated fans to a stunning carousel of photos showcasing their recent adventures around sunny Los Angeles.
The post, which has been making waves on social media, features Fergie gushing over her mini-me son's growth and development. "Axl Jack, the preteen," she began in her caption. "I am so proud to see how independent you're becoming and what a kind human you are." She added: "Discovering everything you're into and watching you grow brings such joy... I feel so lucky to be your mom. Happy 12th birthday punks! I love you."
The adorable post comes just months after Josh Duhamel made a rare comment about watching their son Axl grow up. The Las Vegas star spoke about the challenges of raising an 11-year-old, who's already developing feelings for a girl he met at summer camp. "He really wants to see this girl again from camp," Duhamel explained. "I'm like, 'Dude! You're not even 12.' So, that's going to be parent-supervised."
The Love, Victor star couldn't help but poke fun at the situation, joking about his son pooping his pants on a first date. But beneath the humor, Duhamel revealed a deeper truth about co-parenting with Fergie. "Having a son with a crush is a new one for me, as a parent," he said. "But I get it, I've been there."
Duhamel's relationship with Fergie has undergone significant changes since their separation in 2017 and divorce in 2019. The two have maintained an amicable co-parenting relationship, despite the Hollywood lifestyle being "a lot" for Duhamel to take on. He admitted that he missed the simplicity of his life before fame, saying: "You know Hollywood and LA, that whole lifestyle can suck the life out of you if you're not careful."
The Shotgun Wedding actor has since built a new home in Minnesota, far from the glitz and glamour of Los Angeles. "Part of the reason I built my place out in Minnesota, deep in the woods, is it's removed from everything," he explained.
In recent years, Duhamel has spoken candidly about his experiences with Fergie, revealing that they have "very little conflict" as co-parents. He credited their positive relationship to their shared desire to raise Axl without acrimony. "We actually had a great time, but I think we just kind of outgrew each other and had very different interests," he said.
Duhamel's comments come on the heels of his remarriage to Audra Mari in 2022 and the birth of their first child together, Shepherd, in January 2024. The actor has spoken about how fatherhood has changed him, saying: "I'm just not a guy who is comfortable doing red carpets, doing all the Hollywood stuff."
Fergie's post has sparked a flurry of congratulations from fans and fellow celebrities alike, with many praising her for being an exemplary co-parent. As Axl Jack celebrates his 12th birthday, it's clear that he's growing up to be a kind and independent young man, thanks in part to the loving support of both his parents.
Sources:
- TheScholarlyNote.com (exclusively)
