Surprise, surprise!  It turns out that Salma Hayek’s husband François-Henri Pinault is the father of Linda Evangelista’s son Augustin James.  The allegation, filed by Evangelista, has been confirmed and, according to a People insider, “All that’s left is for a magistrate to go over the father’s filings and make a determination of support, which will last until the child is 21.”  The court papers were filed in New York, where the law demands that 17 percent of a father’s earnings go toward  child support.  The businessman’s salary in 2010 was $5.4 million, so it doesn’t take a math wiz to figure out that it’s a generous amount of kaching.
Cupid’s Advice:
Being in a relationship with someone who already has children can be tricky. Â It takes a lot of patience to establish a relationship with the child in question and determine exactly what role it is that you play in his or her life. Â Cupid has some advice.
1. Be patient: Don’t hold your breath as you wait for the child to roll out the welcome carpet. Â It’ll take a while before he or she will accept your presence. Â Time is key.
2. Be nice: Be friendly and playful with the child. Â Don’t be bossy, and don’t try to discipline because it isn’t your place. Â You want to be more of a friend than a parent, or you may be met with resentment.
3. Be understanding: While it’s tough for you to figure out your place in the relationship with your partner’s child, it’s even more distressing for the young one. Â You should let the kid know that it’s okay if he or she dislikes you. Â Being open about it will help gain the child’s trust.
How do you relate to your partner’s child? Â Share your ideas.
