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Oliver Hudson’s daughter is growing up fast!
TheCleaning Ladystar, 45, penned a sweet note to his youngest child,Rio Laura, onInstagramMonday in honor of her birthday, writing, “My ladybug lemon turned 9 today! My partner in fun!”
“She’s fearless and is confident in who she is.. can’t really ask for much more!” he continued before jokingly adding, “But when the boys start coming around she won’t like me anymore..”
The pair hugged each other close in the photo, showing off huge smiles as they wore complementary red, white, and blue American flag-themed outfits.
It’s clear that the daddy-daughter duo have a special bond – in April, theNashvilleactor posted a video that showed himgetting a glam makeover from Rio, complete with a unique hairdo and winged eyeliner.
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In addition to Rio, Oliver and wifeErinn, whom he wed in 2006, share two other children: sonsBodhi Hawn, 12, andWilder Brooks, 14.
The actor opened up about his family life – and how he adds to the daily “insanity” – during an appearance onThe Ellen DeGeneres Showin March, telling guest hostStephen “tWitch” Bossthat his kidsare used to his usual antics.
“You’re not a father unless you’re embarrassing your children,” he added.
source: people.com