Chinese actress Angelababy recently made headlines after she was spotted spending a day with her 9-year-old son, Xiao Haimian (Little Sponge), at Hong Kong Disneyland. Photos shared by passers-by quickly spread across Chinese social media, with many netizens surprised by how much the celebrity has grown.
According to QQ, Angelababy visited the theme park without bodyguards or assistants. Witnesses said that she personally took care of her son throughout the day, enjoying rides and attractions with him from morning to night.
Eyewitnesses said the 9-year-old inherited the good looks of both Angelababy and his father, Huang Xiaoming. In addition to his handsome features, many were struck by his remarkable height. Standing next to Angelababy, who is reportedly 168cm (5ft 6in), Little Sponge already reaches her collarbone. He also attracted attention with his trendy wolf-cut hairstyle and stylish streetwear outfit, giving him a fashionable image despite his young age.
Born in 2017, Little Sponge has rarely been shown in public by his famous parents. Angelababy and Huang Xiaoming have consistently protected her privacy by covering her face in photos or only sharing images taken from behind. Even fans who meet the family often blur the baby’s face before posting photos online.
Angelababy and Huang Xiaoming officially divorced in January 2022 after several years of reported separation. Chinese media previously reported that Little Sponge initially lived with Huang Xiaoming’s family after the divorce because both parents had busy work schedules. However, after Angelababy’s career slowed down in recent years, reports say that she has started to devote more time to raising her son, while Huang Xiaoming and her family continue to see him regularly.
Earlier this year, Chinese media reported that Huang Xiaoming had prepared an estate plan that would split his fortune equally between Little Sponge and his younger daughter. The reports further stated that Little Sponge would receive a maximum monthly allowance of RMB 200,000 before turning 18, while any larger expenses required approval from Huang Xiaoming’s legal team. However, this news has not been officially confirmed by the actor.
While Angelababy and Huang Xiaoming continue to keep their son’s life private, their rare outing at Hong Kong Disneyland gave fans a glimpse of Little Sponge’s growth. His impressive height, fashionable style, and resemblance to both of his parents quickly became a hot topic, with many netizens amazed at how much he has changed.
Sources: kenh14
