Julia Fox Calls Out Ex-Husband Over Son’s Baptism Drama
Another day, another celebrity drama unfolding in the world of co-parenting. Julia Fox recently took to TikTok to air some serious grievances regarding her ex-husband, Peter Artemiev, who allegedly held a baptism for their son, Valentino, without her knowledge or consent. Fox, known for her candidness and flair, recounted how she stumbled upon the news during a seemingly normal school performance. While chatting with Artemiev, he casually mentioned, “Oh, this is where Valentino was baptized,” leaving Fox stunned and feeling sidelined in a significant event in their son’s life. “Why wasn’t I invited?” she asked, and Artemiev’s response—“You were invited; you just didn’t want to come”—sparked a wave of frustration, leading her to call out what she perceived as gaslighting.
Fox’s TikTok video, where she shares her feelings candidly, reveals a deeper emotional struggle, explaining how the conversation took a toll on her “nervous system.” She reflected on the past, recalling how Artemiev would often dismiss her feelings, making her feel like she was in a cycle of being gaslit. In a subsequent statement to PEOPLE, Artemiev provided his side, claiming that Fox had previously expressed indifference about religion, suggesting that she had given a sort of tacit approval for the baptism to go ahead without her.
This back-and-forth has all the makings of a publicized co-parenting feud, with Fox emphasizing that she has been the primary caretaker of their son for the past four years. She expressed her frustration over not being included in a moment that should have been shared, not just for the sake of tradition but for the emotional bond it represents. She noted that Artemiev’s mother mentioned that they believed she wouldn’t care about the baptism, a statement that struck a nerve for Fox, who feels deeply invested in her role as a mother. “I care very much, and you just robbed me of an experience,” she stated, underscoring the importance of parental involvement in significant life events.
The emotional weight of her words resonates as she calls on her followers to be mindful of their choices in partners, especially when it comes to raising children. Fox’s plea serves as a reminder that who you choose to co-parent with can shape not just your relationship but your child’s experiences as well. As tensions continue, it’s clear that this baptism saga is just one chapter in a much larger narrative of navigating co-parenting in the public eye. So, here’s hoping for smoother waters ahead for Fox and Artemiev, but let’s be real—when it comes to celebrity co-parenting, who knows what’s next?
Sources: Celebrity Storm and People Magazine, Dotdash Meredith
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