Julia Fox Brings 4-Year-Old Son Valentino to the Premiere of Her Horror Film “Him,” Stirring Backlash

Julia Fox, 35, stunned onlookers and sparked heavy debate online when she walked the red carpet at the Los Angeles premiere of her R-rated horror movie Him — with her young son, Valentino, by her side.

The September 17, 2025, event at the TCL Chinese Theatre saw the actress posing hand-in-hand with her four-year-old. Many fans were shocked to see a child at such a mature and unsettling film premiere, and the decision quickly ignited controversy across social media.

Social Media Outrage

Julia arrived in an eye-catching ensemble: a black-and-white polka-dot corset paired with a sleek pencil skirt, dramatic pink-feathered hat, black stockings, pumps, and vintage-style curls. Valentino wore a football-themed outfit as a nod to the film’s storyline, though his presence did little to silence critics.

Instagram and Twitter users swarmed with criticism. “This movie isn’t meant for kids,” one commenter complained. Another chimed in, “She’s not kid-friendly herself.” Some were stunned altogether: “She acted like that the whole time and had a kid?!”

Fashion Choices Under Fire

Fox’s bold look also drew harsh comments. Critics mocked the fit of her dress, while others accused her of clout-chasing. “She’s such a pick-me girl,” one commenter sneered, while another dismissed her altogether: “She only stays relevant by trying too hard.”

Others questioned her place in the spotlight. “How does Julia Fox even get invited to these events? What does she actually do?” one critic wrote, while another jabbed, “We only know her because she dated Kanye West for five minutes.”

Building Her Acting Career

Despite the noise, Fox has been steadily stacking her acting résumé. After her breakout role in Uncut Gems, she appeared in No Sudden Move and Fantasmas. Now, in Him — directed by Justin Tipping and produced by Jordan Peele — she plays Elsie White, opposite Marlon Wayans as Isaiah White, a football legend mentoring a rising star played by Tyriq Withers.

The psychological horror digs into toxic sports culture, manipulation, and mental games — a far cry from family-friendly fare, but one more step in Julia’s push to be recognized as a serious actress.

Her Son Thinks She’s “Not Cool”

Ironically, Valentino doesn’t view his mother as a star. In a recent interview with People, Fox said he asked her why Netflix had sent her a gift package. She explained it was because she had acted in one of their films, Night Always Comes, and even showed him a clip. His reaction? Barely a glance. “Maybe one day he’ll think I’m cool,” Julia laughed.

Turbulent Co-Parenting with Ex

Julia’s journey through motherhood hasn’t been without conflict. Her rocky relationship with Valentino’s father, Peter Artemiev, has often played out publicly.

In July, she revealed on TikTok that Peter had their son baptized without informing her, leaving her excluded from the ceremony. Their disputes stretch back years — in 2021, shortly after Valentino’s birth, Julia accused Peter of being a “deadbeat dad,” alleging substance abuse and abandonment. She shared screenshots and videos to back her claims, insisting her only priority was their child’s well-being.

Peter countered her accusations at the time, telling Page Six that her comments were “utterly false” and adding that he would refrain from further statements to protect their son’s privacy.