Helena Christensen marked her son Mingus’ 21st birthday with a sweet tribute post that she shared via Instagram on Tuesday.
The model, 51, shared an array of sweet snaps alongside her child who she shares with ex Norman Reedus, who also appeared in some of the photos.
Earlier in the day, Helena put on a casual display as she took her dog Kuma for a walk through the West Village in New York City.
Outing: Helena Christensen put on a casual display as she took her dog for a walk after celebrating son Mingus’ 21st birthday with a sweet post on Tuesday
Helena teamed a bright pink jumper with loose-fitting white trousers, while she kept off the cold by wearing a blue jacket.
Keeping safe amid the coronavirus crisis, Helena made sure to wear a black face mask as she walked, and she pulled her brunette locks into a loose bun.
She completed her look by stepping out in light brown suede shoes, and she kept her accessories simple with a pair of gold hooped earrings.
In her sweet tribute to Mingus to mark his milestone birthday, Helena posted a collage of photos of him throughout the years.
Sweet: The model, 51, shared an array of sweet snaps alongside her child who she shares with ex Norman Reedus, who also appeared in some of the photos
Looking back: In her sweet tribute to Mingus to mark his milestone birthday, Helena posted a collage of photos of him throughout the years
Adorable: One photo saw saw his dad Norman hold him up in the air as Mingus’ cherubic face appeared blurry while he played animatedly on the actor’s lap
Helena doted on her son in one photo of him as a baby, while another saw his dad Norman hold him up in the air as Mingus’ cherubic face appeared blurry while he played animatedly on the actor’s lap.
In another throwback photo, Mingus was seen playing with his mum on the floor as they delightedly laughed together, while another photo saw her wrap her arms around him in glee.
A more recent photo showed the similarities between the pair as Mingus looked the splitting image of his model mother while they posed for a selfie together.
Casual: Helena teamed a bright pink jumper with loose-fitting white trousers, while she kept off the cold by wearing a blue jacket
Cute: Helena doted on her son in one photo of him as a baby
Having fun: In another throwback, Mingus was seen playing with his mum on the floor as they delightedly laughed together, while another photo saw her wrap her arms around him in glee
In the caption, Helena gushed: ’21 years with this awesome person whom I love more than anything ♥️ I am constantly inspired by your interesting, clever, cool, kind mind and graceful way of being.
‘It makes my heart swell with gratefulness you being chosen as my son and me as your mom in this life.
‘Happiest 21st birthday Mingus. Can’t wait to share a bottle of sake with you later.’
Loving: In the caption, Helena gushed: ’21 years with this awesome person whom I love more than anything’
Supportive: Diane Kruger, who has been dating Norman since 2016 and shares a daughter with him, wrote that Helena and the actor ‘did good’ and the model responded ‘so will you’
Diane Kruger, who has been dating Norman since 2016 and shares a daughter with him, wrote in the comments: ‘Happy Birthday to the sweetest, chillest young man around. You guys did good.’
Helena was clearly touched by Diane’s message, as she responded: ‘thank you my love so will you.’
The stunning beauty and Norman, who is known for his role in The Walking Dead, were together for five years but split in 2003.
Love from dad: Norman also sent a sweet message to son Mingus in honour of his birthday on Tuesday by sharing a number of photos with him
Birthday wishes: ‘I love u like the ocean ❤️ happy birthday !!!’ Norman told Mingus
Mingus, who is with the Unsigned Group modelling agency, is making a name for himself in the fashion industry after walking in several high profile runway shows.
Norman also sent a sweet message to son Mingus in honour of his birthday on Tuesday, as he looked back at his boy’s younger years, sharing some vintage photos in an Instagram tribute.
‘I love u like the ocean ❤️ happy birthday !!!’ Norman told Mingus, who was just a wee one in most of the photos, which captured bonding time with dad.
In one pic the celeb offspring rode on his father’s shoulders, while another pic saw a somewhat older Mingus holding onto his pops while riding a bike together.
Ride or die pals: In one pic the celeb offspring rode on his father’s shoulders, while another pic saw a somewhat older Mingus holding onto his pops while riding a bike together
His youngest: While Mingus is Christensen’s one and only, Reedus shares a one-year-old daughter with partner Diane, seen in a rare social media look above