Emma Roberts and Garrett Hedlund celebrated their son Rhodes turning four by sharing heartfelt photos on social media. The couple posted the images on December 27, 2024, marking the milestone with love and joy. Fans quickly noticed the striking resemblance between Rhodes and his mother, Emma Roberts.
Roberts, shared a tender message for her son, writing, “Happy Birthday angel boy 4!!” alongside her pictures of Rhodes. Hedlund, also expressed his love with a heartfelt post, sharing father-son moments. He wrote, “Happy 4th Birthday to my dearest Rhodes! My ‘where the roses grow.’ My heart. Here’s to our new year of endless journeys!!!”
Fans were quick to point out Rhodes’ strong resemblance to his mother, Emma Roberts. Many took to the comments to highlight the striking similarities between mother and son. One fan wrote, “Tell me you’re Emma Roberts’ son without saying anything! He’s your double!” Another commented, “Have the MOTHER face.” Fans continued to share their observations, with one saying, “I can see Robert’s blood it runs strong!”
Roberts and Hedlund were in a relationship from 2019 until their breakup in January 2022. During their time together, they kept their relationship mostly private. In August 2020, it was revealed that they were expecting their first child. A source close to the couple shared that Hedlund was excited about fatherhood and felt ready to embrace the responsibilities of becoming a dad.
Despite their split, Roberts and Hedlund maintain an amicable relationship. An insider shared with Us Weekly in February 2022 that the ex-couple was being mature about the breakup and co-parenting effectively. Their relationship remained positive and focused on their son, Rhodes.
Emma Roberts has spoken candidly about her experiences with motherhood. In a March 2021 interview with Jamie Lee Curtis for Violet Grey, Roberts shared advice she wished she’d received before becoming a mother. “It’s not something you’ll always feel like you’re getting right, but you will get better every day,” she said, emphasizing love and self-acceptance.
Hedlund has also shared his thoughts on being a father. In a July 2021 interview with Extra, he recalled spending quality time with Rhodes, particularly enjoying bedtime stories. He shared stories about his grandfathers, cherishing the special moments with his son. “It was just a really sweet, connecting dad moment,” Hedlund said.
