Fergie gives rare glimpse of her and ex-husband Josh Duhamel’s son Axl on his 12th birthday

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This week, as Axl Jack Duhamel turned 12 years old, Fergie posted some seldom-seen pictures of him to mark the occasion.

On a Friday, the singer-songwriter who shares a prepubescent child with her former husband, Josh Duhamel, poured out heartfelt affection for her spitting image son in a touching birthday tribute.

Instead of “She shared a carousel of photos,” you could say, “She posted a series of pictures.” And instead of “showing off how her son was almost as tall as her already,” you might write, “she demonstrated that her son is nearly as tall as she is.” So the revised sentence would read: “She posted a series of pictures, demonstrating that her son is nearly as tall as she is.

In her post, she wrote, ‘It’s Axl Jack, our young one. I can’t help but feel proud as I watch him grow more self-reliant and develop into such a thoughtful individual.’

In my role as a lifestyle advocate, let me express this heartfelt sentiment in a personal and easy-to-understand manner: Delving into what makes your spirit unique and witnessing your growth has brought an immeasurable amount of joy into my life. I am profoundly grateful to be your mom. Today, on the occasion of your 12th birthday, I want you to know how much I adore you. Happy Birthday, dear one! Love always, your Mom.

In simpler terms, the ex-member of the Black Eyed Peas, who is now 50 years old, concluded an endearing social media post by adding a vintage photo of his son as a toddler.

The post was recently published, having been shared not long after her former spouse seldomly commented on witnessing their son Axl mature.

Fergie (whose real name is Stacy Ferguson) and Duhamel, both aged 52, were a couple for fifteen years. They spent eight of those years as husband and wife before parting ways in 2017 and finalizing their divorce in 2019. Despite the separation, they have managed to maintain a friendly, cooperative parenting relationship for their child.

In early March, Duhamel discussed his experience of observing Axl mature into adolescence while simultaneously caring for a young toddler.

He seldom spoke about his son Axl, but recently shared that the boy had a hint of what lies ahead following his summer camp adventure.

The celebrity from Las Vegas shared with People that his 11-year-old child recently attended a camp in Minnesota and developed a strong affection for a girl they encountered there.

The actor who stars in Love, Victor shared that he’d love to meet that girl from camp again, but since he’s not yet 12, any meetings would need adult supervision.

As a die-hard fan, I can relate when he says, “Experiencing my son’s crush is uncharted territory for me, as a parent, but I understand – I’ve been in that starstruck place before.

As a devoted parent, I find myself in a peculiar situation with my 18-month-old baby who still occasionally has accidents. I can only cross my fingers and hope that this phase will soon pass, to avoid any unwanted incidents. And as if that wasn’t enough, my 11-year-old is preparing for his first date. I can’t help but jokingly worry about him experiencing a similar situation. That would indeed be a tale worth telling, but hopefully not one we have to live through!

Duhamel shares his youngest son Shepherd, with his wife Audra Mari, 31. 

More recently, Duhamel has shared insights about his divorce from Fergie, looking back on their time apart.

A few months ago, the actor who starred in Shotgun Wedding made an infrequent remark regarding her, almost half a decade since they initiated divorce proceedings.

In 2022, he married Mari, who was once crowned Miss World America, and they became parents for the first time together. This is his second child, born in January 2024.

Around a few months back, I found myself acknowledging that my ex and I maintain a remarkably peaceful dynamic, barely experiencing any disagreements. We’ve worked diligently to foster a strong, cooperative co-parenting relationship instead.

The actor openly acknowledged that despite ongoing growth, he has gained significant self-insights from his relationship with Fergie, as reported by Parade.

In October 2023, he shared with Graham Bensinger that him and Fergie enjoy a wonderful relationship. They are committed to raising their son in a harmonious environment without any bitterness or conflict.

He mentioned that he has come to terms with that phase of his life, and attributed the breakdown of the relationship to their desire for different ways of living.

Initially, there were no issues. In fact, we enjoyed ourselves immensely. However, over time, it seems like our paths have diverged, as we developed dissimilar interests.

He mentioned that the pace of life in Hollywood was overwhelming, and further explained that he yearned for the authenticity and simplicity of his true self.

Duhamel mentioned: ‘I’m simply not someone who feels at ease on red carpets or involved with Hollywood matters. It isn’t that I dislike it – I’ve grown more adept at it over time – but it took me a considerable amount of time to truly feel like I fit in, like I was part of the group.’

He mentioned that if you’re not cautious, the glamorous lifestyle associated with Hollywood and Los Angeles can drain your energy and vitality.

He shared that his affection for a quiet living situation led him to construct a new residence on a vast forested property in the heart of Minnesota for his loved ones, opting for a more secluded environment.

The actor mentions that one of the reasons he constructed his home in a secluded wooded area in Minnesota was because it offers solitude and distance from urban life.

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2025-08-30 03:19