‘Wow’: Toni Braxton’s Oldest Son Is Looking a Lot Like His Mom, Dad and This Surprising Celeb, According to Fans

Toni Braxton‘s oldest son has grown up before fans’ eyes, and as he’s aged it seems he’s begun to look more and more like his famous mama — as well as a couple of other stars.

“Couldn’t let a #SONday go by without loving on my #1 ♥️🌺♥️🌺” Braxton captioned a Sunday, Sept. 22 selfie (or ussie) of her and 17-year-old Denim.

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Denim Lewis-Braxton (left) and Toni Braxton (right). (Photo: @tonibraxton/Instagram)

Fans who noticed the picture couldn’t help but rave about what a handsome man Braxton’s oldest son, who with 16-year-old brother Diezel is the son of Mint Condition singer Keri Lewis, has grown into.

“Very handsome young man he has your lips and complexion”

“Sonny boy all grown up & handsome & The Living Legend well is and always has been 🔥”

“Handsome young fella😍”

“Twins ❤️”

Others remarked about how much Denim resembles his 51-year-old mother.

“Such a handsome young man…looks a lot like you…❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️”

“Queen and Her Knight! Beautiful Genes! Also, Toni’s sunglass game is always on point!”

Others felt the teen resembled his actor-singer dad.

Toni Braxton and her then-husband Keri Lewis arrive at the 15th annual Trumpet Awards at the Bellagio on Jan. 22, 2007, in Las Vegas. (Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

“Handsome and he look just like his dad!!!”

“He looks like you then he looks like his Dad. So handsome ❣️”

“LOOKING like you and his daddy💯 YOU’VE DONE AN AMAZING JOB 💜💙💞”

And some likened Denim’s appearance to Braxton’s frequent collaborator Babyface.

“Looks like Babyface clone”

“I’m sorry this just scream ‘Babyface’ 😂🙈 “

“Wow first glance I thought it was Babyface 😱 Very Handsome son 💕 GOD BLESS”

Braxton welcomed Denim into the world on Dec. 2, 2001. While he’s been seen on various red carpets with his mother throughout the years, he’s largely remained out of the spotlight.

But that all changed in 2018. That July, Denim signed a contract with Wilhelmina Models, which Braxton announced on social media. But being a model doesn’t mean Denim has lost focus on aspects of being a regular teenager. A glimpse at his Instagram page reveals he’s a player on the Orange Cove High School basketball team and has made special bonds with his teammates and other classmates as he prepares to graduate next year.

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