All eyes were on Kelly Rutherford and her teenage son, Hermés, as the stylish duo lit up the red carpet at the Summer Gala by Gala One in Saint-Tropez on July 24. The “Gossip Girl” alum, 56, wore an elegant one-shoulder white dress with a soft overlay.
Mother-Son Stylish Red Carpet Appearance
(Photo by Marc Piasecki/Getty Images for Amend)Hermés, 18, looked dapper in a beige linen suit with slicked-back hair.
(Photo by Arnold Jerocki/Getty Images for Amend)The mother-son duo posed side by side, smiling for photos during the event. Rutherford shares Hermés and daughter Helena with her ex-husband, German businessman Daniel Giersch.
Mother-Son’s Harper’s Bazaar Netherlands Cover
Just weeks earlier, Rutherford and Hermés appeared together on the cover of Harper’s Bazaar Netherlands, capturing attention with a dreamy and intimate photoshoot.
In one standout image, Hermés posed shirtless as he rested his head on his mom’s stomach while lounging in the grass. Rutherford looked effortlessly chic, styled in coordinating pants and a draped blanket.
The magazine teased that the feature covered “career, motherhood and nature,” offering a rare glimpse into Rutherford’s world. She also shared seasonal wardrobe tips in the summer-inspired spread.
A Look Back at Rutherford’s Custody Battle
The recent joint appearances come years after Rutherford endured a widely publicized custody battle over Hermés and Helena. She and Giersch married in 2005 and welcomed their son a year later. But by 2009, while Rutherford was pregnant with Helena, the couple divorced.
Finding Peace & Healing With Her Children
(Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)In a 2024 interview with People, Rutherford opened up about how life has evolved since the painful legal chapter.
“Yes, it was a challenging time. It was a heartbreaking time. But I focus on the good most of the time, I really do,” she shared. “I’m very thankful of where we are. I have a great relationship with my kids.”
She added, “We were never completely separated.”
Now 56, Rutherford is gracefully stepping back into the spotlight after winning over a new generation of fans with her role on “Gossip Girl” in 2005. The actress, who first rose to fame on soaps and dramas like Melrose Place, has been making stylish appearances at Paris Fashion Week, earning praise for her timeless elegance.
She’s also returned to acting, taking on a new role in the French soap “Escort Boys”, proving that her star power is far from fading.
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