Celeb kid, 15, walks swanky red carpet at awards gala- can you guess his TV star dad and Broadway legend mom?

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Plus, why the couple split

  • Published: 9:55 ET, Dec 11 2024
  • Updated: 9:55 ET, Dec 11 2024

A 15-year-old nepo-baby walked the red carpet earlier this week, but can you guess who his famous parents are?

The teen named Walker was seen attending the Critics Choice Association's 7th Annual Celebration of Black Cinema and Television in Los Angeles with his dad on Monday night.

The teenager's dad is a famous TV star and actor known for his roles in Private Practice, Murder in the First, and All American.

Meanwhile, his mother is known for being a Broadway superstar.

Starring in the likes of Wicked, as Wicked Witch of the West Elphaba, and also acting in Funny Girl, this famous lady has the voice of an angel and even crooned a hit song in a Disney animated movie.

Have you guessed who the teen's parents are yet?

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You've got it, it's Taye Diggs and Idina Menzel's son Walker!

Taye Diggs and Walker Nathaniel Diggs attended an event together on Monday night

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Taye Diggs and Walker Nathaniel Diggs attended an event together on Monday nightCredit: The Mega Agency

The father and son duo were overjoyed to be in each other's company

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The father and son duo were overjoyed to be in each other's companyCredit: Getty

Taye is a famous TV actor

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Taye is a famous TV actorCredit: The Mega Agency

Idina Menzel is Walker's mother

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Idina Menzel is Walker's motherCredit: Getty

Idina and Taye got married in 2003 after they met in 1995 during the original production of Rent on Broadway.

The couple went on to appear in several movies together, with them then welcoming their son, Walker, in 2009.

COUPLE SPLIT

The couple sadly split in late 2013, with them parting ways after a decade of marriage.

When they filed their divorce papers, Idina cited negative public reaction to the "interractial aspect" of their marriage as a factor of their split.

"Complicated reasons" were also cited in the documents.

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The former couple have continued to co-parent their son.

FATHER AND SON DATE

At the event, Walker could be seen posing with his dad, Taye.

The father-son duo posed up a storm on the red carpet, with Taye rocking a gray suit with a burgundy t-shirt, complete with a tan-colored hat.

Walker could then be seen wearing a black suit and white collared shirt, with the teen smiling beside his dad as they posed on the red carpet.

Wicked 2024 Film Cast

The new film, adapted from the 2003 hit Broadway musical, features a star-studded cast.

Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba Thropp

Ariana Grande as Glinda the Good Witch

Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero

Ethan Slater as Boq

Michelle Yeoh as Madame Morrible

Jeff Goldblum as The Wizard of Oz

Marissa Bode as Nessarose

Actors with Supporting Roles Include: Bowen Yang, Keala Settle, Adam James, Bronwyn James, Peter Dinklage, Aaron Teoh, Colin Michael Carmichael, Grecia De la Paz

DOTING DAD

Taye recently opened up about how he enjoys the time he gets with his teenage son.

Speaking to PEOPLE, he said: "I try not to show him how excited I am just when he says three words to me, but it can be difficult.

"It's very humbling because I feel like a 12-year-old girl that's out with a senior boy.

"Anything I say could ruin the date. I'm so tentative.

"It's a trip. I'm an adult and I'm hanging on every word of this 15-year-old. It's fun. It's really, really fun and eye-opening," he added.

Walker can be seen here posing with his dad when he was younger

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Walker can be seen here posing with his dad when he was youngerCredit: Getty

Walker's parents are Idina and Taye

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Walker's parents are Idina and TayeCredit: Getty
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