Linda Evangelista’s son, Augustin James, recently celebrated a major accomplishment by graduating from high school. The event took place on a sunny day, where he donned a cap and blue gown, proudly holding his diploma as he took the stage. At 18 years old, Augustin is indeed a legal adult these days in Mexico and France.
Evangelista featured many touching photos from the graduation ceremony on her Instagram page. Out of all the photos, one really caught my attention—from behind, Augustin was holding his diploma and a huge smile stretched across his face. Linda shared her great love and pride for her son in the replies under Salma Hayek’s congratulatory post.
François-Henri Pinault, Augustin’s father and Evangelista’s former partner, was present at the ceremony with Hayek, his current spouse. The newly reunited family took this portrait together, a tender image that beautifully conveyed the spirit of the joyous day. Salma Hayek further honored Augustin’s transition into adulthood by acknowledging his 18th birthday with a public post spreading joy online.
In her Instagram post, Hayek did a wonderful job of expressing her pride and admiration for Augustin, announcing to him, “Augie!!! We are so PROUD 🥹 of you. In her remarks, she acknowledged the difficulty parents face along the path leading up to this important juncture in their kids’ lives. She saluted the commitment shown by Linda and François in their efforts to raise Augustin.
Yet the real theme of the celebration was how welcoming their new, blended family was. Linda Evangelista reflected on the significance of this milestone, sharing her sentiments: “Happy 18th bday Augie. You’re officially a full grown up man who just became legal at least in Mexico and France. 😱.”
As Augustin embarks on this new chapter of his life, Evangelista described him as an extraordinary young man, emphasizing his gentle nature: “Your gentle heart is like a healing caress in our lives because you bring warmth and light to everyone around you.”
Yet the joy that surrounds Augustin’s graduation spreads like wildfire. This compounds the fact that family plays an incredibly important role in major life events. With love and encouragement from both parents, Augustin is empowered. Armed with Hayek by his side, he is prepared to take on the world as he ventures into adulthood.
