Paula Patton and her son Julian Fuego attended the 14th Annual Merge Awards, held at The Beverly Hilton on November 2, 2024.
Hosted by Walt Disney World Resort with support from Sony Music Publishing and the AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), the event celebrated individuals making significant contributions toward merging faith and entertainment within their respective industries.
For Paula, the evening was extra special, as she had Julian by her side. During a red-carpet interview with BallerAlert, the 14-year-old shared how proud he is of his mom.
“Very, very proud, of course,” Julian said with a smile.
He also praised his mom’s work ethic and dedication, saying, “She works very hard. She’s very focused. I’m always very impressed by that.”
He added, “She’s a hard worker and a great actress, and I want to be in the film [industry] one day.”
Paula, moved by her son’s words, laughed and said, “He’s going to make my makeup run.”
At just 14, Julian already shows a talent for music and performance, taking after his father, Robin Thicke. Earlier this year, Paula shared a touching birthday message for Julian on social media.
“Happy Birthday, Julian! Giving birth to you was the greatest blessing of my life! You have shown me how to stop and smell the roses, point your face to the sun, and soak up the blessing of being alive,” Paula wrote in April.
She praised Julian for his kindness, compassion, and strength in the face of challenges. “You have grown into a magnificent young man. To be fourteen and still be as kind and compassionate as you are is AMAZING! You are so strong and resilient. You have had to go through some challenges in your life, but you always persevere with joy and overcome them like a champion. Nothing can stop you! ”
Paula also encouraged Julian to embrace his unique talents and potential: “God blessed you with great talent, and you have taken that talent and worked it to the fullest, dedicating yourself to be the best you can be in your singing, writing, and the visuals you create.”
She concluded, “You are my inspiration! I love you to the moon and back…to infinity!”