Nicholas Hoult and his eldest son, Joaquin, were spotted enjoying a basketball game together in a rare family outing. The Mad Max: Fury Road star, 34, and his 5-year-old son were seen sitting courtside at the Atlanta Hawks vs. Milwaukee Bucks game on Sunday, March 31, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta.
Joaquin, dressed in a Hawks jersey, blue jeans, checkered Vans slip-ons, and a black cap, was seen whispering to his father while holding onto a Trae Young plushie. Hoult shares Joaquin with his girlfriend Bryana Holly, with whom he also has a 12-month-old child whose name has not been disclosed.
Hoult and Holly were first linked in March 2017, and a year later, they welcomed their first baby. Hoult expressed the challenges of parenthood, mentioning the extreme tiredness but also the overwhelming love that comes with it. He described the experience as phenomenal and emphasized how it fills him up as a human.
In February 2020, Holly confirmed that their first baby was a boy through an Instagram post captioned 'Forever valentine.' Hoult, known for his role in X-Men: Dark Phoenix, shared a rare glimpse of his life as a father on the Late Late Show With James Corden, expressing his joy and the learning curve that comes with parenting.
Reflecting on his newfound role, Hoult humorously mentioned his struggles in convincing his son to do things, contrasting it with his own childhood experiences. He highlighted the joy of playing with his son, especially during the current period of shutdowns when he has more time to spend with his family.
Overall, Hoult expressed his love for fatherhood and the joy it brings, emphasizing the evolving nature of parenting and the precious memories it creates. The actor's dedication to his family shines through as he navigates the challenges and delights of raising his children.
