Jessica Alba Enjoys 'Morning Hugs' with Son Hayes, 7, in Sweet New Video amid Separation from Husband Cash Warren

Mar. 15, 2025

Left: Jessica Alba poses in the evian VIP Suite on day four of Wimbledon on July 6, 2023 in London; Right: Jessica Alba’s Jan. 24 Instagram post.Photo:Dave Benett/Getty; jessica alba/instagram

Dave Benett/Getty; jessica alba/instagram

Jessica Alba’s 7-year-old sonHayesis not a fan of his mom’s morning dances.

On Friday, Jan. 24, theFantastic Fourstar shared a video on herInstagramshowing the actress in her home gym with her son. The video, made up of multiple clips, starts with a big embrace between the two. Playing in the background isBad Bunny’s “BAILE INoLVIDABLE,” from his album released earlier this year.

After the hug, Alba pulls back before shaking her arms and hips.

“Mira, aquí. Baila,” the 43-year-old mom of three tells Hayes, which translates to “Look here, dance.”

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Unamused, Hayes dribbles a blue ball out of the frame and out the door.

“Dance with Mommy,” she calls after him.

The next clip starts the same way, this time, Alba lifting Hayes onto a platform before a warm hug. “So our hearts can touch,” the actress says.

She then gave her son a peck on the cheek before saying, “I love you.”

“Morning hugs -so our hearts can touch,” Alba furthers in the video’s caption. “Trying to get Hayes to vibe with me this morning 😜 Dying for this #BadBunny salsa album - instant mood booster 💃🏽 #FriYAY.”

In the last clip, Alba continues to sway her hips and dance in a grey sweatshirt and matching leggings while Hayes dribbles his basketball.

Jessica Alba kisses son Hayes on his first day of Kindergarten on Sep. 6, 2023.Jessica Alba/Instagram

Jessica Alba/Instagram

The Honest founder is spending lots of quality time with her kids this month. Six days afterconfirming her splitfrom husbandCash Warren, 46,Alba posted a carousel of photosonInstagram.

The Jan. 22 post included photos of her girls’ trip to New York City with her daughterHonor, 16. In one photo, the pair wore matching black wool coats as they walked down the street. The duo spent time shopping, eating and attended the Broadway showOh, Mary!withGiada De Laurentiisand her daughterJade.

The former couple also shares daughterHaven13.  TheTrigger Warningactress confirmed her split with Warren onInstagramon Jan. 16.

Jessica Alba and her family.Jessica Alba/Instagram

She wrote: “I’ve been on a journey of self realization and transformation for years - both as an individual and in partnership with Cash. I’m proud of how we’ve grown as a couple and in our marriage over the last 20 years and it’s now time for us to embark on a new chapter of growth and evolution as individuals.”

“We are moving forward with love and kindness and respect for each other and will forever be family,” added Alba. “Our children remain our highest priority and we request privacy at this time.”

source: people.com