In a heartwarming revelation, it has been confirmed that Mae Whitman’s 𝑏𝑎𝑏𝑦 is fathered by Carlos Valdes, who is currently captivating audiences with his performance in Broadway’s “Hadestown.” The news emerged during an appearance by Whitman’s “Parenthood” co-star Lauren Graham on the March 10 episode of Dax Shepard’s “Armchair Expert” podcast. Graham expressed her admiration for Whitman, highlighting the challenges of scheduling time together now that Whitman is balancing motherhood and her career.
Graham’s comments sparked curiosity about Whitman’s new family life, particularly her new𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐧 son, named Miles. In an Instagram post from August 2024, Whitman shared the joy of becoming a mother, stating, “From the moment we heard the first tiny sound out of his tiny piggy mouth, we were bonded.” She also noted that her son is named after Miles Heizer, her co-star from “Parenthood,” illustrating the deep bonds formed during their time on the show.
Carlos Valdes, who also recently welcomed a 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥, shared insights with People magazine about the challenges of being a Broadway actor and a new parent. “Not a lot of people know this, but I’m a dad—a relatively new dad,” he said, emphasizing the difficulties of balancing his demanding stage career with parenting responsibilities.
As the couple navigates this new chapter in their lives, both Valdes and Whitman seem committed to their family while continuing to pursue their artistic passions. E! News has reached out to both stars for further comments but has yet to receive a response. As they embark on this journey of parenthood, fans are eager to see how their lives and careers evolve.