Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua finds himself in the headlines that have no connection with gridiron. His ex-girlfriend Hallie Aiono just posted intimate photos with their newborn son while a lawsuit plays out in court over paternity.
Puka Nacua's Ex Shares Newborn Photos and Opens Up About Motherhood
Puka Nacua’s Ex Shares Newborn Photos and Opens Up About Motherhood (Image Via Instagram/@hallieaiono)
The timing speaks volumes. Aiono is sharing her motherhood journey on Instagram as she simultaneously fights for child support through the legal system.
Puka Nacua’s Ex Shares Newborn Photos and Opens Up About Motherhood
Aiono hit Instagram on Monday with a series of photos featuring 25-day-old Kingston. The shots captured raw motherhood moments. One showed her in the shower cradling the baby against her shoulder. Others featured late-night feeding sessions and quiet bonding time.
Her caption dripped with emotion. “Best month of my life- my heart has never been so full. Me and you, Kingston🩵”
Kingston arrived on October 30. Aiono marked the birth by calling him a miracle during a tough season. “Kingston I prayed for this day… proof that even in the hardest seasons, miracles still find their way.”
Nacua showed up despite their split. He was at the hospital when Kingston was born. Photos from that day showed the Rams receiver holding his newborn son.
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Instagram/@hallieaiono
He even commented on Aiono’s recent post. “Proud of you Hal! Welcome king,” Nacua wrote.
But the supportive words don’t tell the whole story. Back in July, Aiono filed a paternity petition. She requested confirmation that Nacua is the father and sought child support. The case remains active as both sides navigate the court system.
On the gridiron, Nacua’s been balling out. The second-year wideout has racked up 80 receptions for 947 yards and four touchdowns in this season. His production shows he’s locked in with turf despite the personal drama.
Her Solo Parenting Struggles and Online Critics
Aiono hasn’t sugarcoated the challenges. On November 15, she opened up about handling Kingston mostly alone. Asking for help doesn’t come naturally, but she needed support from day one.
“Since the beginning of this week, I have been alone with Kingston and it takes a lot out of me to ask for help… I asked for help day one,” she wrote. “This s**t’s not easy and I was met with disappointment.”
Her sister helps when available. But most days, Aiono flies solo with the newborn.
Meanwhile, the internet hasn’t made things easier for her. After posting an open breastfeeding photo, someone messaged her, calling it inappropriate. Aiono clapped back by reposting the image with a defiant caption.
“Reposting this one for the lady who thinks a breastfeeding picture is ‘too much…” she fired back.
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Instagram/@hallieaiono
The legal fight complicates matters further. Aiono filed her petition months before Kingston’s birth, requesting paternity confirmation and financial support. Court documents show the case moving through the system as both parties work toward resolution.
Nacua’s presence at the birth suggests he’s not contesting paternity. But the child support details remain under negotiation.
For now, Aiono documents her first-time mom experience while managing legal proceedings. Kingston sits at the center of everything as his parents figure out co-parenting arrangements.
The Rams receiver keeps producing on Sundays. But off the field, he’s navigating fatherhood and courtrooms in equal measure.