All About Walton Goggins' Son Augustus (and Which of His Dad's Passions He's Picked Up — Hint: It's Not Acting!)

Mar. 15, 2025

Walton Goggins and his son Augustus Goggin in May 2024.Photo:Nadia Conners/Instagram

Nadia Conners/Instagram

Walton Goggins’ son, Augustus, is growing up to share in his father’s passions — from scuba diving to horseback riding — though the jury’s still out on acting.

The Emmy-nominated actor has had a strong, versatile career, but no matter how successful he is, his family is his biggest priority.

“Time with my kid means more to me than anything,” he said during a February 2025 interview on theArmchair Expertpodcast withDax Shephard. “I have shame and remorse and regret about the time I have been away.”

TheFalloutactor frequently shares photos of his son on social media, including a sweet Father’s Day snap onInstagramin June 2024 in which he called it a “privilege” to be Augustus’ dad.

“Being a father has taught me more about being a man than anything else that has happened in my life. I love you little man,” he wrote. “There is no greater privilege.”

Here’s everything to know about Walton Goggins’ son, Augustus.

He was born on New Year’s Day

Walton Goggins and his son Augustus Goggins in August 2024.Walton Goggins/Instagram

Walton Goggins/Instagram

Goggins and Conners welcomed their only child, son Augustus Somerset Goggins, on Jan. 1, 2011, in Los Angeles.

In a 2020 tribute to him onInstagram, Conners explained how sharing her son’s birthday with a holiday made it all the more special to celebrate. “You have made New Years mean even more than the marking of a new year,” she wrote.

Walton Goggins and his son Augustus Goggins on a trip in March 2023.Walton Goggins/Instagram

Although the couple haven’t shared why they chose the name Augustus, Goggins has provided some insight into the special meaning behind his son’s middle name.

In a February 2025 video forGQ’s 10 Essentials,the actor cited books as one of his top 10 must-haves before sharing a few of his favorites, including the inspiration behind his son’s moniker.

“There is no other author that is more important to me than this guy right here, W. Somerset Maugham,” he said. “The name of this book isThe Moon and Sixpence. It is the one book that I will give any artist as a gift.”

Goggins added, “I love this book and this author so much that my wife and I named our son Augustus Somerset Goggins after Somerset Maugham.”

He was the best man in his parents’ wedding

Walton Goggins and his wife Nadia Conners and son Augustus Goggins in Italy in August 2021.Walton Goggins/Instagram

Goggins and Conners initially met on a blind date in 2005. The couple tied the knot six years later in August 2011 with their 7-month-old son serving as the best man in the wedding.

In November 2019, they renewed their vows. Unsurprisingly, their son served as best man once again. The next day, Conners announced the news onInstagramalong with several candid snapshots of the ceremony.

“Walton and I renewed our vows but truthfully it felt like we were marrying for the first time. Years ago we had a small ceremony in our garden with Kate and Johnny and a tiny Augustus,” Conners wrote, referring to actressKate Bosworthand actorJohnny Galecki.

She continued, “Last night at our birthday party we surprised our guests with a wedding of sorts - Kate and Johnny and Augustus reprised their roles but this time it was in a circle of friends. It was the dream wedding.”

He’s a gamer

Walton Goggins and his son Augustus in January 2022.Walton Goggins/Instagram

Despite landing a starring role onFallout,Goggins never playedthe video gamethat inspired the Prime Video series. His son, on the other hand, was able to fill him in.

“I wasn’t familiar with the game, except my son is a gamer, and so I’d heard aboutFallout,” he toldCinemaBlendin April 2024.

Goggins taught him to scuba dive

Walton Goggins and his son Augustus in Italy in August 2021.Walton Goggins/Instagram

Goggins is a skilled scuba diver, and has been eager to share his love of the sport with Augustus, he toldMen’s Journalin December 2019.

“As soon as my little guy is able to get in a pool and put on a wetsuit, he’ll be scuba diving,” he said.

In March 2023, theHateful Eightactor shared a glimpse of that goal coming to life with a snap of Augustus following in his footsteps.

“Even got my son into scuba diving,” he wrote onInstagramalongside a series of photos of him with his wife and son on vacation. “Been waiting 12 years for this day. A profound, lasting Gratitude takes over when one sees the world from that perspective. That’s what it’s done for me.”

He’s a skilled equestrian

Walton Goggins' son Augustus in April 2022.Nadia Conners/Instagram

Along with scuba diving, Goggins has a deep love for horseback riding. The actor learned as a small child and passed that passion along to his son, who started riding at the age of 6.

In a February 2025 interview withGQ,Goggins explained that his son’s school required students to log 40 hours of community service. The proud father went on to praise Augustus for his choice: working on a horse farm. “He’s got a f—— job, man!” he said.

He’s a “deep thinker”

Walton Goggins with his son Augustus.Nadia Conners/Instagram

Goggins has a lot in common with his son. One thing that sets Augustus apart, though, is his calm and profound demeanor, the actor said on theArmchair Expertpodcast.

“He is so calm and so wise and so, so measured and extremely passionate, and a deep, deep, deep thinker,” he said.

Goggins similarly praised Augustus in a sweet June 2020Instagrampost in honor of Father’s Day.

“This one’s mine. I’d say like father like son but truth be told, in my case, I prefer like son like father,” he wrote. “He is kind and earnest, thoughtful and funny As s—. He is insatiably curious, empathetic and has taught me more about being a man than anything that has happened in my life."

Goggins appreciates the life he’s been able to give his son

Walton Goggins with his son Augustus in November 2023.Walton Goggins/Instagram

The White Lotusstar, who grew up in a suburb of Atlanta, has been candid about his difficult upbringing. While he always aspired to have financial success, one of the best things about reaching it now is the ability to give his son a different kind of life.

“I’m a poor kid from Georgia. How great is it to have our child grow up around art and music and great furniture and all these things that are so life-affirming and expansive,” he said in a February 2025 interview withArchitectural Digest.

source: people.com