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Must-See: Paula Patton Jokes About Son's 'Blackness'

Paula Patton, star of "Jumping the Broom," appeared on "Chelsea Lately" and told the talk show host that shes waiting for her son Julian Fuego to get "blacker." The adorable one-year-old has blue eyes and blond hair much like his father, R&B crooner Robin Thicke. Take a look at the clip and tell us what you think of Patton's remarks...
Must-See: Paula Patton Jokes About Son's 'Blackness'
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By Nicole Marie Melton · Updated October 28, 2020
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Paula Patton, star of “Jumping the Broom,” appeared on “Chelsea Lately” and told the talk show host that shes waiting for her son Julian Fuego to get “blacker.” The adorable one-year-old has blue eyes and blond hair much like his father, R&B crooner Robin Thicke.

Take a look at the clip and tell us what you think of Patton’s remarks.

Patton went on to explain that “blackness takes time,” which raised a few eyebrows among viewers.