Salma Hayek holding a baby with a young man leaning in, and an inset photo of Salma Hayek with a man.
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Glamour Grandmama! Salma Hayek Celebrates Stepson François Pinault Jr. Welcoming Baby Boy

The Hollywood icon has officially entered her grandma era as her French billionaire family expands.

By Dee AlvarezPublished Updated 1 min read

Salma Hayek has a brand new title to add to her legendary resume: step-grandmother. The Oscar-nominated actress is celebrating a huge family milestone after her stepson, François Pinault Jr., officially welcomed his first child alongside his wife, Lara Cosima Henckel von Donnersmarck. Reports confirm that the happy couple recently welcomed a baby boy into the world. The arrival expands the high-profile French dynasty and officially thrusts the *Frida* star into one of her sweetest real-life roles yet.

Who is Salma Hayek stepson François Pinault Jr.?

Salma Hayek holding a baby with a young man leaning in, and an inset photo of Salma Hayek with a man.
Salma Hayek holding a baby with a young man leaning in, and an inset photo of Salma Hayek with a man.

François Pinault Jr. is the son of Hayek’s husband, Kering chairman François-Henri Pinault, from his previous marriage to Dorothée Lepère. While the younger Pinault generally keeps a lower profile compared to his famous stepmother and fashion-mogul father, his life with new bride Lara Cosima Henckel von Donnersmarck has captured attention in elite social circles. The newlyweds officially tied the knot before embarking on their journey into parenthood. Now, with a healthy baby boy joining the family tree, the luxury fashion empire dynasty has gained its newest heir.

Salma Hayek holding her newborn grandson.
Hayek’s stepson, François Pinault Jr., and his wife, Lara Cosima Henckel von Donnersmarck, welcomed their first child earlier this month. (Seen here: The actress with the new baby.)

Is Salma Hayek close with her stepchildren?

Salma Hayek holding her newborn grandson.
The actress (photographed here) took to Instagram to gush over the newborn on Sunday.

Hayek, who married billionaire François-Henri Pinault back in 2009, has always been vocal about her deep bond with her extended family. In addition to sharing daughter Valentina Paloma with Pinault, she has consistently embraced her role as a stepmother to her husband’s older children, including François Jr. and Mathilde Pinault, as well as Augustin James Evangelista, Pinault's son with supermodel Linda Evangelista. Over the years, the movie icon has frequently shared rare glimpses of blended family vacations and red-carpet gatherings, proving that high fashion and tight-knit family values go hand-in-hand for the superstar. Fans are already dying to see how the most stylish grandmama in Hollywood handles baby duty. Congratulations to the happy family!

The photos · 7

Salma Hayek holding a baby with a young man leaning in, and an inset photo of Salma Hayek with a man.
Hayek’s stepson, François Pinault Jr., and his wife, Lara Cosima Henckel von Donnersmarck, welcomed their first child earlier this month. (Seen here: The actress with the new baby.)
The actress (photographed here) took to Instagram to gush over the newborn on Sunday.
“We are blessed to welcome the fourth living generation of Francois’,” she captioned the clip.
Henckel von Donnersmarck (seen here) also shared sweet photos with her son last week.
The adorable photos showed her cradling her newborn. (Seen above: Henckel von Donnersmarck.)
Pinault Jr. is seen feeding his son.

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Did Salma Hayek just become a grandmother?
Yes, Salma Hayek is officially a step-grandmother after her stepson, François Pinault Jr., welcomed a baby boy with his wife, Lara Cosima Henckel von Donnersmarck.
Who are Salma Hayek's stepchildren?
Salma Hayek's stepchildren include François Pinault Jr., Mathilde Pinault, and Augustin James Evangelista, all children of her husband François-Henri Pinault.
Who is François Pinault Jr.'s father?
François Pinault Jr.'s father is French luxury fashion mogul and Kering CEO François-Henri Pinault.