Consider this your reassurance not to fret about the age gap between your children. Even if there are several years that separate them, they will discover ways to form a strong bond. Take, for example, Christina Ricci’s children Freddie, 9, and Cleo, 2. Despite the seven-year difference in age, they are evidently the closest of companions, as depicted in a recent heartwarming photograph.
The star of Yellowjackets posted an image of her two kids on her Instagram story, accompanied by a simple “❤️” caption. The original photo was shared by her husband Mark Hampton, the father of Cleo, while Freddie is shared with her ex-husband James Heerdegen.
Best Friends Forever
The snapshot, resembling a candid paparazzi shot from a distance, captures a candid moment of sibling harmony. The children are seated outdoors at a plastic picnic table adorned with a blue umbrella. Cleo, dressed in a blue shirt featuring a hedgehog design and matching pants, is engrossed in coloring with markers from a plastic bin. Nearby, a gray stuffed bunny lies abandoned on a blue chair as she enjoys this artistic activity with her brother. Freddie, donning a white t-shirt, joins in the coloring session, surrounded by lush greenery.
This sibling interaction is truly heartwarming! The Wednesday actress expressed her sentiment with a simple “❤.”
Others chimed in, with one individual commenting, “That is just the cutest.”
Cozy Family Moments
Apart from their sibling bond, Freddie and Cleo also cherish moments with their mother. In September 2023, Ricci shared a glimpse of her early mornings on Instagram, featuring Freddie and Cleo wide awake and cuddled up in bed, eager to kickstart the day at 6 a.m.
Brotherly Caretaker
In an interview for the Winter 2023 edition of Bust magazine, Ricci shed light on the special relationship between her children. She mentioned, “[Freddie] loves Cleo so much. It’s really, really adorable.”
The Addams Family icon elaborated, “When he was on break from school, he would accompany the baby and our nanny to Cleo’s baby classes and assist with the little ones. He is incredibly helpful with her. He aids me during her bath time, always wants to see her first thing in the morning, and insists on giving her a goodnight kiss before bedtime.” Such a heartwarming display of sibling affection!
Moreover, it seems that Freddie enjoys taking on the role of a babysitter. Ricci revealed, “I even pay him to look after her for short intervals, like 20 minutes at a time.”