German-American socialite Lara Cosima Henckel von Donnersmarck, 23, has revealed that she secretly welcomed a baby boy with her Gucci heir husband, François Pinault Jr. She announced the birth via Instagram on Wednesday, sharing that their son, also named François, was born one month ago.
Henckel von Donnersmarck posted a series of photos showing her and Pinault with their infant son. In one caption, she referred to Pinault as her "husband," suggesting the couple may have married in secret. They had announced their engagement in March.
Pinault is the son of François-Henri Pinault, a billionaire French businessman and co-owner of Kering, the luxury group that includes brands such as Gucci, Saint Laurent, and Alexander McQueen. Henckel von Donnersmarck's father, Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck, is a German director known for films like "The Tourist" and "The Lives of Others." Her mother, Christiane Asschenfeldt, is a lawyer and executive director of Creative Commons.
Henckel von Donnersmarck, a fashion student at Parsons School of Design, gained public attention in 2023 at Le Bal des Débutantes. She has since garnered a significant social media following, sharing aspects of her lifestyle. She reportedly stopped posting regularly on social media in mid-February, likely to maintain privacy during her pregnancy.
She has divided her time between Manhattan and Paris, with frequent trips to other European cities and the Caribbean. Her social media presence has led some to compare her to a character from "Gossip Girl."