Valentina Paloma Pinault has been in the public eye since her birth due to her famous parents. Her mother, Salma Hayek, is a Mexican-American actress, producer, and director who has made a name in Hollywood for over two decades and has won several awards throughout her career. Her billionaire father, François-Henri Pinault, is a French businessman and CEO of Kering, a luxury goods company that owns brands like Gucci, Saint Laurent, and Balenciaga.
Despite being in the spotlight, there is not much available information about Valentina, especially when compared to other children of celebrities. However, it is well-known that her mother Salma has spoken highly of her in interviews and shared stories about her sense of humor and interests in topics such as nature and animals. But one interesting detail about her is that she has a sibling who is less than a year older than her – which made everyone intrigued.
Who Are François-Henri Pinault's Kids?
Valentina is the youngest of Pinault’s four children. She has three older siblings from her father’s previous relationship, including François, Mathilde, and Augustin.
Despite having different mothers and upbringings, their father has reportedly been very involved in the lives of all his children. In fact, Salma has also spoken warmly about her husband’s family, calling them a “huge blessing.”
During the interview, the actress mentioned her stepchildren and shared, "I always wanted to have a lot of children, and I was not able to. My body, as a miracle, had one. The huge blessing I’ve had is that my husband has three other children. So I have four. And they are all so different."
Although she wasn't the biological mother of the three Pinault, she considers herself their mother.
So who are François-Henri’s kids, and what are their backgrounds? François Pinault, the oldest among the children, was born in 1998 to Pinault and his first wife, Dorothée Lepère.
Despite being born into a wealthy family, he has kept a relatively low profile in the media. However, he has been known to support various philanthropic causes, including restoring the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris.
The second child is Mathilde Pinault who was born in 2001 and is the daughter of Pinault and Dorothée. The beauty is an accomplished equestrian and has competed in several high-profile horse riding events, including the Longines Global Champions Tour.
Just like her brother, she has also been involved in philanthropic efforts, including the Kering Foundation’s campaign against domestic violence.
The third child of François-Henri is Augustin James Evangelista who was born in 2006 and is the son of the supermodel Linda Evangelista. Despite his famous parents, Augustin has remained out of the public’s eye and little is known about his upbringing.
The youngest Pinault is Valentina, who was born on September 21, 2007, in Los Angeles, California. Like her older brothers and sister, she has largely stayed out of the limelight. However, she has been seen on the red carpet with her mother, Salma Hayek, and has occasionally been featured on social media.
Although the Pinault’s siblings come from different backgrounds and have different mothers, they have all been embraced by the family. The siblings are said to be close and have been spending time together on family vacations.
They have also been involved in various philanthropic works and have made contributions to society in their own ways.
How Old Is Valentina Pinault?
Valentina, who was born in 2007 and turned 15 years old in September 2022, is just under a year younger than François-Henri and Linda’s son, Augustin, who was born in 2006.
It can be remembered that supermodel Linda Evangelista filed a lawsuit against François-Henri in 2011, claiming that he did not provide any financial support for their son. Fortunately, the two parties reached a private agreement on the support terms.
But what intrigued everyone was the fact that Salma and François-Henri met in 2006 in Venice — which led to some speculations that it contributed to Linda and François-Henri’s breakup. Despite the uncertainty surrounding their past, their children seem to have remained close.
The Pinault family has also been open about their blended family dynamic and the importance of co-parenting their children.
Salma desired to have more biological children, but due to becoming a mother at the age of 41, she was unable to have any more. However, she considers herself fortunate to have three stepchildren whom she loves and cherishes as her own. She believes that the key to a happy marriage is finding mutual joy and supporting each other through life's ups and downs.
She said, "I married the right guy. That is probably the most important thing. We support each other in everything we do. We want the other one to strive. [It] makes you happy when the other one strives."
While it is uncommon for siblings to have close age gaps, the fact that Valentina and Augustin are less than a year apart and have different mothers has definitely raised some eyebrows. But ages after François-Henri made peace with his ex-wife, it seems everyone gets along well and is happy enough with how things turned out.
