At a Glance
- Maralee Nichols posted photos of 4-year-old son Theo for the first time since February 2024
- The carousel shows zoo, beach, and home moments captioned “Weekend Adventures ⚡️”
- Tristan Thompson, 34, confirmed paternity in January 2022 but has not publicly discussed Theo since
- Why it matters: The rare glimpse highlights Nichols’ long-standing choice to keep Theo out of the spotlight amid ongoing co-parenting tensions
Maralee Nichols has ended a nearly two-year social-media hiatus regarding her son. On Tuesday, Jan. 13, the model shared a carousel of images featuring Theo, 4, whom she shares with NBA player Tristan Thompson. The post marks Nichols’ first public photos of Theo since February 2024.
Weekend Adventures
The sequence begins at the zoo, where Nichols and Theo watch flamingos. Additional frames show the preschooler on the beach in a light-blue sweater and tan pants, and sipping from a mug while seated on a bed. Nichols captioned the collection “Weekend Adventures ⚡️.”
Nichols has consistently opted for privacy. Her previous post of Theo-picking fruit-appeared in February 2024 with the text “𝙷𝚊𝚙𝚙𝚢 💝.” Before that, she had shared only sporadic updates, often obscuring Theo’s face or limiting visibility to Instagram Stories.
Thompson’s Public Role
Thompson confirmed he fathered Theo in January 2022 after a paternity suit. He has not mentioned Theo in any subsequent interviews or social-media captions. In contrast, Thompson has posted repeatedly about Tatum, his son with Khloé Kardashian. In August 2023, he uploaded photos of Tatum and wrote, “You are my reminder of all of God’s messages.”
The post continued, “The mistakes along the way are lessons, not failures. There is no expiration date to reinventing yourself.” Thompson did not reference Theo in that statement or in any public comments since the paternity confirmation.
Past Friction
In February 2022, Nichols’ representative issued a statement to News Of Losangeles claiming Thompson had taken “no initiatives” regarding their son:
> “Despite news reports stating otherwise, Tristan Thompson has done nothing to support their son. He has not made any attempt to meet their son nor has he provided any financial assistance.”
The statement concluded, “In the future we hope that reporters covering this situation contact us to confirm any facts before publishing.”
Rare Glimpses
Outside of Tuesday’s carousel, Nichols has offered only fleeting looks at Theo:
- June 2024 – Instagram Stories of Theo at a splash park, face clearly shown for the first time, captioned “Thriving ☀️”
- Same month, a photo of him doing his “favorite yoga pose”
- February 2024 – fruit-picking collage
- Earlier posts typically featured back-of-head shots or emojis covering his face
Co-Parenting Status
Neither Nichols nor Thompson has filed additional public court documents regarding custody or support since the 2022 paternity ruling. Thompson’s representatives have not responded to recent requests for comment from News Of Losangeles.
Nichols continues to reside in Los Angeles and works as a fitness and fashion model. She has not indicated whether future posts will include more frequent updates about Theo.
Key Takeaways
- Nichols’ Jan. 13 post is her first grid photos of Theo since February 2024
- Thompson last publicly acknowledged Theo in January 2022 and has since focused social-media attention on son Tatum
- Nichols’ camp previously stated Thompson has not met Theo nor provided financial support
- The new photos show Theo at the zoo, beach, and home, signaling Nichols’ continued preference for controlled, limited exposure
