Ant Anstead References Girlfriend Renée Zellweger in Son Hudson's Sweet Birthday Tribute — and Christina Hall Comments

Mar. 15, 2025

Christina Hall (left) and Ant Anstead (right).Photo:Christina Hall/Instagram; Ant Anstead/Instagram

Christina Hall/Instagram; Ant Anstead/Instagram

Ant Ansteadis celebrating his little boy’s big day!

On Friday, Sept. 6, the proud dad, 45, shared a sweet Reel onhis Instagramas he celebrated his son Hudson’s fifth birthday. Anstead, who shares Hudson with exChristina Hall, included a round-up of photos from throughout Hudson’s life, including an adorable photo of the father-son duo posing together.

“Happy birthday Hudzo! WOW what a privilege it’s been to witness you become a bright, sparkly, funny, brilliant, generous magnetic, talented and kind little man,” Anstead began his caption.

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“You have taught me so much about so much! It’s been a privilege to do this dad thing all over again. You humble me and fill everyone around you with joy and love.““NayNay and I love you very much! Happy 5th birthday Hudzo ❤️ x,” he ended his post, referencing his girlfriendRenée Zellweger, 55.

Hall commented on Anstead’s post, writing, “Happy Birthday to our sweet boy!”

The proud mom also included a post on her own Instagram, sharing around-up of photosof her newly minted 5-year-old. “Happy 5️⃣ to my sweet, smart, hilarious boy. You make every day brighter, happier and much more fun. I love being your mama ♥️,” she wrote in her caption.

Christina Hall, Ant Anstead and son Hudson.Christina Hall/Instagram; Ant Anstead/Instagram

Hall and Anstead met in late 2017 and tied the knota year later. Theywelcomed Hudsonin September 2019, butsplit the following September, finalizingtheir divorce in June 2021. They later went through aheated custody battlethat often played out in the public eye.

Talking to Backgridrecently, she revealed why, saying Hudson was a key player in the decision. “Ant and I share Hudson… and I feel like he deserves to have us get along,” she said.

source: people.com