Actress Salma Hayek celebrated becoming a grandmother this week, sharing a heartfelt video of her cradling her stepson François Pinault Jr.’s newborn son. The clip, posted to Hayek’s Instagram account, shows the star speaking Spanish to the infant and introducing the nickname “Panchito,” a common Mexican diminutive for the name Francisco.
Family background
Hayek and her husband, French businessman François‑Henri Pinault, have an 18‑year‑old daughter, Valentina. Pinault also has three adult children from previous relationships: François Jr., 28; Mathilde, 25; and Augustin James Evangelista, 19. The newest addition joins the Pinault family as the fourth living generation of François.
Nicknaming the baby
In the Instagram video, Hayek gently rocks the baby while saying, “We are blessed to welcome the fourth living generation of François. Although I will call him Panchito. He seems to love it, and I cannot love him more.” She continues in Spanish, asking the infant what he is dreaming about, and calls him “chiquitito hermoso,” which translates to “beautiful little one.”
Parents’ announcement
Lara Cosima Henckel von Donnersmarck, the mother, posted a slideshow on August 12 featuring photos of herself with the newborn, as well as images of the baby with his father, François Jr. Her caption read, “my husband (the world’s coolest François) and our son (the world’s cutest François)… our first month as parents,” accompanied by a hatching‑chick emoji.
Hayek’s support for her stepchildren
Hayek has frequently highlighted the achievements of her stepchildren. When Augustin Evangelista graduated high school last year, she shared photos from the ceremony and praised his accomplishment. She also expressed gratitude to his mother, supermodel Linda Evangelista, for the milestone, noting that Linda welcomed her son in 2006 after a brief romance with Pinault.
Reflections on motherhood
In a 2017 interview with Red magazine, Hayek spoke about her desire for a large family, saying, “I always wanted to have a lot of children. My body, as a miracle, had one. The huge blessing I’ve had is that my husband has three other children. So I have four. And they are all so different.” The actress’s recent Instagram post underscores how she embraces her role as an abuela, a term that means “grandmother” in Spanish.
Public reaction
Fans and followers responded with warm messages, celebrating the new addition to the Pinault‑Hayek family and praising Hayek’s affectionate nickname. The post quickly gathered thousands of likes and comments, reflecting the public’s interest in the actress’s personal milestones.
Original reporting: Dallas TX News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
