They grow up so fast. Believe it or not, Nikki Bella and Artem Chigvintsev's baby boy Matteo Chigvintsev is celebrating his second birthday on July 31. The engaged couple welcomed their first child together back in 2020. Since then, the now 2-year-old has grown up in front of our eyes and turned into the most adorable mini-me of dad Artem. The Total Bellas star and Dancing With the Stars pro have kept fans updated on Matteo's most adorable moments and major milestones over the years on social media. Nikki even recently posted a tribute to her son after filming a parenthood-themed episode of The Bellas Podcast. "Teo has shown me what love feels like in a way I can't even...
- 7/31/2022
- E! Online
It's a Total milestone! Nikki Bella's adorable son Matteo Chigvintsev officially turns one today, July 31, and we can't wait to celebrate the Total Bellas baby! It seems just like yesterday when Nikki gave birth to Matteo with fiancé Artem Chigvintsev by her side. Over the course of a year, Nikki has kept it real about post-partum life alongside twin sister Brie Bella who also welcomed son Buddy Danielson one day later on August 1. While Matteo and Buddy are "spiritual twins," according to Brie, the bestie cousins now mark back-to-back milestones by ringing in their first birthdays together. Baby Matteo...
- 7/31/2021
- E! Online
This is certainly a major birthday for Artem Chigvintsev. Why? Well, it's his first birthday as a dad. Today, June 12, the Dancing With the Stars pro turns 39 years old and we're sure fiancée Nikki Bella and son Matteo Chigvintsev are making the day extra special. As E! News readers well know, Artem and Nikki welcomed their first child on July 31, 2020. Following the birth, Artem took to Instagram and wrote, "7/31/2020 please welcome our precious baby boy Chigvintsev. Proud of my love @thenikkibella." And it's no secret that, since becoming a father last year, Artem has fully transformed into a doting dad. Whether he's dancing with Matteo or cooking up their family delicious...
- 6/12/2021
- E! Online
A hair model in the making. On Monday, May 31, Nikki Bella took to Instagram to share new photos of son Matteo Chigvintsev. In the latest update, which commemorated the little one turning 10 months old, we couldn't help but notice the Total Bellas star's son's luscious locks. For starters, in the first image, Matteo's dirty blond hair had grown out long enough for the baby boy to have side sweeping bangs. Even when messy, which you can see in a few of the new photos, Matteo's hair is still pretty impressive. Hair envy caused by a baby? That's a first for us here at E! News. Alongside the photo series, the retired WWE superstar wrote, "Best 10 months of my...
- 6/1/2021
- E! Online
A natural in the water. We're, of course, talking about Nikki Bella and Artem Chigvintsev's son, Matteo Chigvintsev. On Monday, May 24, the Total Bellas star took to Instagram to share a video of her 9-month-old baby's swimming skills. In the video shared with her 9.8 million followers, little Matteo is seen reaching out his arms while being held by dad Artem in a pool. While the youngster isn't quite ready for a solo swim, Nikki was clearly proud of her baby boy's comfortability in the water. "This happened this past weekend. My little swimmer," she wrote on the new upload. "Learning how to reach. Goodness he makes me so happy!" May has certainly been a big month for the...
- 5/25/2021
- E! Online
Buddy Danielson and Matteo Chigvintsev couldn't be closer. On Thursday, May 6, Brie Bella and Nikki Bella took to Instagram to share adorable updates on their sons, who are clearly budding best friends. In the image shared to Brie's Instagram account, Buddy and Matteo are seen enjoying each other's company while playing with an activity table. So, it's no wonder Brie captioned the photo, "Bff's for Life." You can say that again! Nikki also showcased the little ones' unbreakable bond by sharing footage from the sweet play date. In the first video, Matteo's seen reaching out for his cousin while adorably looking around at his other relatives. What's even cuter?...
- 5/7/2021
- E! Online
Nikki Bella knows how hard it is to be a working mom—and she's not going to let any social media haters bring her down. On the Apr. 28 episode of The Bellas Podcast, Nikki and twin sister Brie Bella broke down why some fans were questioning their girls' trip. The Total Bellas stars flew to San Diego in April 2021 to quickly meet up with past Hooters co-workers who the WWE pros haven't seen in two years due to Covid-19. "I was literally there for 24 hours, Brie was there for 48 hours," Nikki explained. Yet Instagram followers were quick to judge Nikki for traveling without fiancé Artem Chigvintsev and young son Matteo Chigvintsev. Nikki...
- 4/28/2021
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Nikki Bella isn't giving son Matteo Chigvintsev a sibling just yet. On Tuesday, April 13, the Total Bellas star took to her Instagram Story to address pregnancy speculation surrounding her baby No. 2 plans. Per the retired WWE superstar, a lot of people have been wondering if she's expecting again—and she doesn't appreciate the questions. "So, a lot of people have asked me this since the weekend, sucks, Lol," the mother of one sounded off. "But I talk about it on the podcast tomorrow. Hormones, body changes and holding eight pounds of water weight! Today back to normal!" The E! personality shared this statement over a screenshot of a fan asking if she was "pregnant...
- 4/14/2021
- E! Online
Is Matteo Chigvintsev going to be a big brother in the near future? Nikki Bella gave a big update about possible plans to have a second child with fiancé Artem Chigvintsev on the Mar. 10 episode of The Bellas Podcast with twin Brie Bella. "I've been having some conflict in my head lately. And I know I talk to you about this a lot, I go back and forth, but baby No. 2," the Total Bellas star shared this morning. "So I thought I was one and done and then Matteo makes me want to give him a sibling and Artem makes me want to give him a baby girl, not that I have any control over that. Then I'm like, 'Closer in age is good,' but then I'm like, 'I really want to do a WWE return...
- 3/10/2021
- E! Online
Another milestone for the Bella boys. This week, Buddy Danielson and Matteo Chigvintsev, who are Brie Bella and Nikki Bella's sons, turned six months old. The Total Bellas stars each took to social media to commemorate their little ones' half birthdays. On Sunday, Jan. 31, Nikki posted several photos of her son with fiancé Artem Chigvintsev and wrote, "Leo full moon for my little leo Teo who turned 6 months yesterday." As E! readers may recall, Nikki and Artem welcomed Matteo into the world on July 31, 2020. Nikki shared at the time, "Our baby boy is here and we couldn't be Happier and more in Love! Everyone is safe and healthy." Artem also shared the baby news,...
- 2/2/2021
- E! Online
Motherhood is hard. On Thursday, Jan. 21's all-new Total Bellas, Nikki Bella opened up about the postpartum struggles she faced after Matteo Chigvintsev's birth. The former WWE wrestler found herself on the verge of a breakdown after fiancé Artem Chigvintsev departed to film Dancing With the Stars. Having encouraged Artem to return to the popular dancing competition, Nikki felt conflicted over her feelings of wanting him home. Nikki confided in twin Brie Bella, "I just feel confused 'cause I'm a new mom and, for some reason, thought I can handle it or do it all." As she continued, Nikki revealed that she was "going through so much" and it was hard seeing Artem so...
- 1/22/2021
- E! Online
Ready for their close-up. In this clip from Thursday, Jan. 21's all-new Total Bellas, Brie Bella and Nikki Bella take their baby boys, Matteo Chigvintsev and Buddy Danielson, to get photographed. (Spoiler: This may be the cutest thing you'll see today.) As Matteo is wrapped up in an animal costume, Brie comments, "Nicole, how precious?" In agreement, Nikki calls the photo shoot "so cute." And it appears that Matteo is a natural in front of the camera. In fact, Nikki goes on to declare her calm infant a "model." She adds, "We close and then open to get that perfect look." Yet, it seems we have Brie to thank for this adorable...
- 1/20/2021
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Now that's twin magic. On Thursday, Jan. 14's all-new Total Bellas, viewers watched as Brie Bella and Nikki Bella finally welcomed their sons, Matteo Chigvintsev and Buddy Danielson, into the world a day apart. While the Bella Twins have discussed their respective births on The Bellas Podcast, witnessing their equally intense labors was something to behold. As E! viewers surely recall, Nikki's water broke at the end of last week's episode. Thus, the episode kicked off with Nikki preparing to become a first-time mom. "I am completely shocked right now," she said in a confessional. "Like, the fact that my water just broke with Brie in the room with me, how beautiful to end this...
- 1/15/2021
- E! Online
Cousins and future best friends. In this clip from Thursday, Jan. 14's all-new Total Bellas, Brie Bella and Nikki Bella's newborn sons, Matteo Chigvintsev and Buddy Danielson, meet for the first time. Having given birth a day apart, the Bella Twins are both at the hospital, so a meet-and-greet is easy to coordinate. Brie notes in a confessional, "Seeing you walk in with a baby, I'm like, 'She's a mom.'" In the hospital room, sleeping Matteo and Buddy are introduced to one another. (Side note: We love Artem Chigvintsev's reaction to the size of Buddy's head.) "Buddy and Matteo, I can't even believe it," Brie remarks while recovering from her...
- 1/14/2021
- E! Online
They're cover girls! E! News has an exclusive sneak peek at Nikki Bella and Brie Bella's brand new digital cover for SheKnows' Self-Care Issue (out today). The Total Bellas stars look gorgeous in their signature colors, Brie donning a simple black sweater and Nikki in a sleeveless red dress. The twins pose above the headline, "Brie and Nikki Bella's Newfound Superpower." Inside the issue, the former WWE stars open up about how they've learned to slow down and start saying no to things in an effort to take better care of themselves. Nikki, who welcomed her first child Matteo Chigvintsev with fiancé Artem Chigvintsev over the summer, also revealed she's also...
- 1/13/2021
- E! Online
We're just days away from the moment every Total Bellas fan has been waiting for all season: the arrival of Buddy Danielson and Matteo Chigvintsev. Nikki Bella is on her way to the hospital in this sneak peek of what's sure to be an emotional episode, and even though she's starting to experience labor pains, it's her fiancé Artem Chigvintsev who's really feeling the pressure. "What I'm nervous about the most is, you have a certain attachment to it, you know?" he tells Nikki in the above clip. "Like, I don't have the same attachment because it's not within me for nine months." The soon-to-be mom is quick to reassure Artem that he's...
- 1/13/2021
- E! Online
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