Louise Redknapp fans were shocked to learn of the star’s real age as she shared some rare snaps of herself with her son Charley this week to celebrate his birthday.
The singer posted a photo on Instagram next to her eldest son on the day he celebrated turning 19.
Followers of the former Eternal singer took to the comment section of her post to note how amazing she looked at 48 years old.
One person wrote, ‘You don’t look old enough to have a 19 year old! What are your secrets?’
While someone else commented, “If I didn’t know any better, I’d think your son is your boyfriend!”
Fresh faces: Louise Redknapp fans were shocked to learn of the star’s real age as she shared some rare snaps of herself with her son Charley to celebrate his birthday this week
Looking good: Followers of the former Eternal singer took to the comments section of her post to note how great she looked at 48 years old
And another person posted: “The still gorgeous Louise looks too young to be a mother to a 19 year old!!”
In tribute to her son on his birthday, Louise wrote: “Happy 19th birthday Chaz @charley_redknapp
“I am incredibly proud of you and everything you have accomplished so far, enjoy everything that comes your way!
“Keep doing what you’re doing and I’ll be with you every step of the way. I love you so much mommy xxx.”
Pop star Louise is mum to sons Charley and Beau, 14, with her ex, English footballer Jamie Redknapp, 50, who she divorced in 2017 after 19 years of marriage.
And Louise says she “often” embarrasses her son Beau when her songs blast from her car as she drops him off at school.
Louise rose to fame as a member of girl band Eternal after they released their debut album Always & Forever in 1994, before embarking on a solo career that saw her sell five million records in the UK and 15 million worldwide.
She says her tunes still often come on the radio, causing her youngest son to get a red face when they play when she drops him off at the school gates.
Birthday girl: The singer posted a photo on Instagram next to her eldest son on the day he celebrated turning 19
Tribute: The singer took to Instagram to share a series of photos of Charley taken over the years to mark his 19th birthday
Pink cheeks: In a photo from the family album, Charley looked embarrassed when Louise planted a kiss on his cheek a few years earlier
Blast from the past: Charley was seen in a number of photos as a young child while sitting with his loving mother
Pure joy: Louise shared a photo of herself holding Charley in the air when he was a baby to celebrate his birthday
She said The Sunday times: ‘The worst case scenario, which is surprisingly common, is when one of my songs comes on the radio as we approach the school gates.
‘ Of course Beau thinks that’s terrifying and says: ‘ Park around the corner. Please.”‘
“I have no idea if my boys think I’m a cool mom, but I have a great relationship with both of them and they are very supportive of what I do.
“They don’t say much because they’re teenagers, but I know they’re proud, which I sometimes hear when they don’t realize I’m within earshot.”
Show him? It comes after Louise said she embarrasses her son ‘often’ when her songs blast from her car when she drops him off at school
Awkward: Louise says her tunes are still often on the radio, causing her youngest son Beau, 14 (pictured), to have a red face when they play as she drops him off at the school gates
However, her eldest son Charley is free from such situations as he is now a college student in Arizona.
The star said she and ex Jamie traverse the responsibilities of parenting between them as they co-parent side by side, each playing to what they do best.
“Jamie and I share the after-school football pick-ups, and Beau is often with his dad, so my favorite nights are when me and Beau are alone,” she explained.
“I’m a real cook, but I still enjoy making him dishes he loves, like steak and chips with an egg on top and broccoli on the side.”
Family: Pop star Louise is mum to sons Charley and Beau with her ex, English footballer Jamie Redknapp, 50 (pictured), who she divorced in 2017 after 19 years of marriage