Fergie shared a touching Instagram post on August 29, 2025, marking her son Axl Jack Duhamel’s 12th birthday, and the internet couldn’t get enough.

The post included a photo series and an emotional caption that traced Axl’s evolution from a cherubic toddler into a confident preteen, sparking a wave of admiration from followers who have watched the singer’s son grow up in the public eye.

Sweet Memories and Sentimental Moments

The Instagram carousel featured over ten images and a home video. In one especially adorable throwback, Axl is dressed as a weight-lifter, complete with toy weights.

Another memorable photo showed mother and son posing beside a guitar statue dedicated to the Black Eyed Peas. The figure even includes a mention of their hit song, “Imma Be.”

In another standout moment, Axl is seen mid-game, playing soccer, while another photo captures him taking center stage in a school production.

From sun-drenched selfies to playful days in bathing suits, the images told a story of laughter, milestones, and mother-son magic.

The Luckiest Mom

But it was Fergie’s emotional caption that truly tugged at fans’ heartstrings. “I am so proud to see how independent you’re becoming and what a kind human you are. Discovering everything you’re into and watching you grow brings such joy… I feel so lucky to be your mom. Happy 12th birthday punks! ✌️✌️ I love you 🎂🎂,” she wrote.

The message, full of maternal pride and joy, hit home for countless followers, many of whom rushed to share their own admiration for Axl and Fergie’s journey.

“He’s so handsome. These kids are growing!!!!” one netizen crooned. Another wrote, “He’s getting so big! Love it!!”

Many people also congratulated Axl on his birthday, like one person who said, “Happy 12 th Birthday Axl Jack! Getting so tall and handsome! 🎂🎊 💕 [sic].” Another added, “Happy Birthday Axl! Coolest kid ever with the coolest hair!!! 🤟🏽💙”

A Rustic Life to Pass On

Fergie co-parents Axl with her ex-husband, Josh Duhamel, who recently starred in Netflix’s Western drama “Ransom Canyon”, a role that mirrors his real-life love for the outdoors.

Back in April, Josh opened up to Parade about how his character’s rugged lifestyle isn’t far from his own. Living on a Minnesota ranch that began as a simple cabin, the actor has transformed it into a full-time residence — one that’s become a haven for father-son bonding.

“My son is going to have memories of this place forever,” he told the magazine. “He’s not on his iPad when he’s out there. He’s out there in the boat with me, or he’s playing soccer on the beach, or he’s out there in the woods doing whatever I’m doing.”

Josh, who now shares a younger son, Shepherd Lawrence Duhamel, with his current wife, Audra Mari, is raising his boys in the same outdoorsy tradition.

“Someday, I hope to pass this on to them [so] they’re able to share it with their kids. It’s really important to me that they have this. It’s not just about having all the amenities and all the luxuries that we become so used to. It’s really about family. It’s about legacy,” he expressed.