Before her highly publicized relationship with Kanye West in 2022, Julia Fox had been grabbing attention for her romantic endeavors. From 2018 to 2020, she was previously married to pilot Peter Artemiev. Following their separation, the former couple joyfully embraced parenthood and welcomed their son, Valentino, in January 2021.
Fox surprised everyone when she finally revealed her pregnancy and the birth of her son through a series of photos from a nude maternity shoot, a month after the actual event. In one of the pictures, she can be seen elegantly covering her bare chest with long black gloves, accompanied by the caption: "Right after the shoot I went to the hospital and welcomed my precious baby boy, Valentino, into the world. Born on January 17th, 2021, it was truly the most incredible day of my life."
In 2022, Fox and Artemiev, the father of her child, joyfully came together to celebrate Valentino's first birthday. Sharing a heartwarming snapshot of the trio, she expressed their pride and happiness, exclaiming, "WE MADE THIS BABY!!!"
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Julia Fox's Dating History: Kanye West, Peter Artemiev and More
Julia Fox has garnered attention in the media for her romantic relationships. She was previously married to pilot Peter Artemiev from 2018 to 2020. Following their separation, they became the parents of their son, Valentino, born in January 2021.
Fox kept her pregnancy and the birth of her son a secret until she revealed his arrival through photos from her nude maternity photo shoot, one month later. She captioned an Instagram picture of herself, covering her bare chest with long black gloves, with the announcement that she had just given birth to her precious baby boy. She named him Valentino, and he was born on January 17th, 2021, making it the best day of her life.
In 2022, the Uncut Gems actress and Artemiev came together to celebrate their son Valentino's first birthday. Fox expressed their joy by posting a photo of herself and Artemiev, proudly declaring, "WE MADE THIS BABY!!!"
Keep scrolling to see more of Fox’s famous dating history:
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Peter Artemiev
Fox and Artemiev got married in November 2018 but divorced less than two years later. Artemiev filed for divorce in February 2020, and their separation was final in July of the same year, according to court records obtained by We. They had a son named Valentino the following year.
In December 2021, Fox accused Artemiev of being an irresponsible father on Instagram. She claimed that he left her with a 5-month-old baby, a dog, a home, and all the bills. Fox also expressed that Artemiev intentionally got her pregnant, which she considers a blessing and something she wouldn't change.
Artemiev refuted the claims made by his ex-partner. He stated, "I was saddened to discover the completely false statements shared on social media by Julia Fox, the mother of our child, who is clearly going through a difficult time." He further clarified, "In order to respect her privacy and safeguard our child, I will refrain from providing any additional comments."
Later, Fox expressed remorse for her previous statements. She admitted, "I intended to intimidate him into becoming a better father, but I handled it inappropriately." Speaking to The Cut in January 2022, she acknowledged, "My son's father loves him more than anything in this world. He simply has some personal challenges that I should not have exposed publicly."
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Drake
Fox had a brief encounter with the famous rapper, Drake, after her divorce. In an interview on the "Forbidden Fruits" podcast in February 2022, she clarified that they weren't actually dating but rather had a short-lived romance in 2020. Fox described Drake as a great guy and a gentleman, emphasizing that their relationship was primarily that of friends hanging out and nothing significant occurred between them.
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Kanye West
In January 2022, Fox and West embarked on a romantic relationship, marking the start of their dating journey. This came a year after West's divorce from his ex-wife, Kim Kardashian, which was officially concluded in November 2022 after six years of marriage.
Amid West's divorce troubles, some fans speculated that their romance was merely a PR stunt, but Fox denied those allegations. On the "Forbidden Fruits" podcast, she addressed the skeptics by stating, "There's always people that think every single celebrity scandal is a setup. I personally don't." Fox emphasized that she's living in the present moment with no expectations or labels, and their connection was simply about making each other feel good.
However, their relationship came to an end in February after less than two months of dating. Fox has been open and honest about her time with West, revealing in March 2022 that she lost 15 pounds during their relationship.
"He had numerous issues that required attention, but I simply lack the available time and energy," she revealed to ES magazine in September 2022. "I don't possess the sufficient capacity or emotional strength to handle it. I take pride in this realization. If it weren't for my son, Valentino, I would have persevered and stayed in the relationship for a longer period." Subsequently, she acknowledged her decision to withdraw from the relationship "as soon as a warning sign appeared."
In her book, Down the Drain, released in October 2023, Fox revealed more details about her relationship with West. One anecdote mentioned that during a game of Uno, West jokingly offered to finance a breast augmentation for her. Another revelation was that during their first date at a New Year's Eve party in 2021, the Grammy winner publicly urinated.
Within the pages of the memoir, Fox also expressed her growing suspicion towards West when he started exerting control over her wardrobe and allegedly sharing pictures of their outings with the media. Furthermore, she disclosed that West had asked her and her friends to sign non-disclosure agreements, although they all declined.
In her memoir, she wrote, "Obeying his instructions, we clumsily raise our arms and scream with joy while he stands in the background, watching with pride." As we imitate puppets, doubts about his genuine intentions arise, making me believe that this elaborate display is merely a publicity stunt." West's representatives did not provide any response to Us' inquiry.