Salma Hayek becomes grandmother at 59 as stepson welcomes son

Salma Hayek has become a grandmother for the first time at age 59, after her stepson François Pinault Jr. and his wife Lara Cosima Henckel von Donnersmarck welcomed their first child. The baby, named François, was born about a month ago, but the couple kept the news private until sharing photos on Instagram on August 12 Source: Infobae. The announcement also revealed that the couple has married, as Lara referred to François Jr. as "mi marido" Source: El Confidencial.

Family ties

Hayek, who married François-Henri Pinault in 2009, has long considered her husband's three older children as her own. She once said, "I have four" children, referring to her biological daughter Valentina and her stepsons Source: La Vanguardia. The new baby is the first grandchild for François-Henri Pinault, and while Hayek has no biological link, she is embracing the role of grandmother, as seen in a photo of her holding the infant Source: El Mundo.

A name of tradition

The baby's name, François, continues a family tradition spanning four generations, from his great-grandfather François Pinault, founder of the luxury group Kering, to his grandfather François-Henri Pinault, and his father Source: Milenio. The child unites two powerful families: the Pinault luxury dynasty and the German aristocratic Henckel von Donnersmarck family, as Lara is the daughter of Oscar-winning filmmaker Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck Source: El Confidencial.

What's next

While the couple has not publicly confirmed their wedding date, reports suggest a grand celebration is planned for next year Source: Infobae. The family's growing bond is evident, with Hayek's close relationship with her stepchildren extending to the next generation Source: Heraldo de México.