‘Spitting Image of His Dad’: Idina Menzel Appears with 15-Year-Old Son from Ex-husband Taye Diggs at ‘Wicked’ Premiere
Idina Menzel surprised fans at the “Wicked” premiere by appearing with her teenage son. His striking resemblance to his father quickly became the focus.
On Saturday, November 9, Idina Menzel graced the premiere of the highly anticipated “Wicked” film in Los Angeles. While the actress is no stranger to the spotlight, it was her 15-year-old son, Walker Nathaniel Diggs, who stole the show.
A fan comments on Idina Menzel’s son’s appearance, from a post dated November 11, 2024 | Source: facebook.com/peoplemag/
Making a rare public appearance, the mother-son duo posed side by side for photographers, sharing a warm moment on the green carpet. Fans quickly noticed how much Walker looked like his father, Taye Diggs, and the buzz spread across social media.
One user on X (formerly Twitter) exclaimed, “Sometimes you forget her and Taye were a thing until he pop out😭 [sic],” while another remarked, “Wow his pretty Handsome, Idina and Taye must be so proud. [sic]”
Another fan simply expressed their surprise at how grown-up Walker looks, “Oh he’s so grown up now 😭😭,” while one wrote, “What a cutie.”
On Instagram, the buzz continued, with remarks like, “That boy has tayes whole smile [sic],” and “Perfect mix of both parents. Handsome young man!” One comment read, “Daddy’s twin❤️,” capturing the general sentiment.
Meanwhile, Facebook users joined in, posting reactions such as, “Wow the son looks so much like Taye,” and “He’s got his dad’s smile, that’s for sure!” Another fan remarked, “Spitting image of his dad.”
Walker’s father, Diggs, is a talented singer and actor, best known for his roles in “Rent” and “Chicago.” He often speaks proudly about his son, praising the teenager’s many talents.
“He’s a fierce athlete and he’s beaten up on me a lot,” Diggs joked in a past interview. “So I gotta stay in shape just to keep up with him.” The actor has also shared that Walker excels not only in sports but in the performing arts as well.
“He can act. He can sing. He can dance,” Diggs added. “He’s teaching me how to be a better adult.” The proud father didn’t hesitate to speculate about his son’s future, hinting at the potential for his son to follow in his and Menzel’s footsteps.
“Athletes are entertainers, so probably both,” Diggs mused. Diggs first met Menzel in 1995 while co-starring in the Broadway production of “Rent.” The couple’s onstage chemistry quickly evolved into a real-life romance, leading to their marriage in 2003.
