Renée Zellweger and Ant Anstead offered a sweet glimpse into their blended family life with a series of photos to celebrate his youngest son's seventh birthday.
Amongst the images were several showing the Bridget Jones actress stepping into step-mom duties.
To mark Hudson's big day, Ant shared a touching Instagram tribute dedicated to Hudson — whom he shares with his ex-wife, Christina Haack — which featured an array of cherished moments, many including the Oscar winner.
Beach life suits them
© InstagramIn one of the most heartwarming images shared for the celebration, Renée, 57, could be seen running along the water's edge alongside Hudson as the sun set over the horizon.
Dressed casually for the beach day, the actress looked completely in her element as she played with the seven-year-old and hid her feet in the sand.
Renée's playful personality shone through
The birthday post included a carousel of images documenting Hudson's growth through the years, and it highlighted the close bond he shares with his dad and Renée.
Among the throwback photos was a hilarious, candid snapshot showing Renée embracing her silly side while playing with Hudson, donning a pair of comical glasses and a fun hat to make the young boy laugh.
Fans loved seeing their life together and commented on how happy they looked and what a wonderful dad Ant is.
A love life out of the spotlight
© InstagramDespite her A-list status, Renée has kept her romance with Ant mostly out of the spotlight since they were first linked in 2021.
They met on the set of Celebrity IOU Joyride and immediately hit it off. Ant occasionally delights fans with candid glimpses of their quiet life together, often highlighting how naturally Renée has been accepted into his children's lives.
She's been seen attending school events, enjoying family beach trips and visiting his older children, Amelie, 22, and Archie, 19, in the UK too.
What Ant has said about his romance with Renée
© InstagramAnt has frequently gushed about his girlfriend and called her "the best human I've ever met." He's described her as a genius, brilliant, and the kindest person on the planet.
While there's been speculation the couple are engaged, Ant said: "I still believe in marriage, but right now we're really happy. We don't need the pressure of a label."
They've both been married before
© InstagramAnt has been married twice before. He was Christina Haack's second husband and was previously married to Louise Storey, with whom he shares his two oldest children. He has maintained a great relationship with his first wife since their split.
Renée was previously married to country music star Kenny Chesney, but their marriage only lasted four months.
