Chinese actress Angelababy recently made headlines after she was spotted spending the day with her 9-year-old son, Xiao Haimian (Little Sponge), at Hong Kong Disneyland. Photos shared by passersby quickly spread across Chinese social media, with many netizens surprised by how much the celebrity child has grown.

According to QQ, Angelababy visited the theme park without bodyguards or assistants. Witnesses said she personally took care of her son throughout the day, enjoying rides and attractions with him from morning until evening.

Eyewitnesses said the 9-year-old inherited the good looks of both Angelababy and his father, Huang Xiaoming. Besides his handsome features, many were impressed by his remarkable height. Standing next to Angelababy, who is reportedly 168 cm (5 ft 6 in) tall, Little Sponge already reaches around her collarbone. He also caught 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 publicly by his famous parents. Angelababy and Huang Xiaoming have consistently protected his privacy by covering his face in photos or only sharing images taken from behind. Even fans who encounter the family often blur the child's face before posting pictures 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 following the divorce because both parents had demanding work schedules. However, after Angelababy’s career slowed in recent years, reports claimed she began spending more time raising her son, while Huang Xiaoming and his family continue to see him regularly.

Earlier this year, Chinese media reported that Huang Xiaoming had prepared an estate plan that would divide his fortune equally between Little Sponge and his younger daughter. The reports also claimed Little Sponge would receive a monthly allowance capped at 200,000 RMB before turning 18, with any larger expenses requiring approval from Huang Xiaoming’s legal team. However, these reports have not been officially confirmed by the actor.

Although Angelababy and Huang Xiaoming continue to keep their son’s life private, their rare outing at Hong Kong Disneyland offered 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 by how much he has changed.

Sources: kenh14