45-year-old Mom Mistaken For Her 18-year-old Son's Girlfriend

A 45-year-old Singaporean mother has become an internet sensation after sharing photos and a video from her 18-year-old son’s National Service graduation ceremony, with social media users struggling to believe they are mother and son.

Claudia Seah, a mother of three, posted the Instagram video on October 20, celebrating her eldest son Hayden’s completion of basic training with the Singapore Police Force. However, instead of concentrating on the milestone, viewers were captivated by her youthful appearance, with several suggesting she looked more like his girlfriend or older sister.

At press time, the video had attracted more than 191,000 views, 3,850 likes, and approximately 130 comments.

One commenter wrote, “I thought you are sister and brother.” Another asked what facial products she used. Seah responded to questions about her age, explaining that she gave birth to Hayden when she was 27.

Her Son Is Proud, But Also Keeps Her on Her Toes

Speaking to Singaporean publication 8days, Seah said she regularly receives surprised reactions from people who discover she has an adult son.

“I get these comments regularly, especially now that Hayden’s getting older,” she said, adding that she appreciates the compliments.

Interestingly, Hayden is equally proud of his mother’s appearance. According to Seah, his schoolteachers have told her that he regularly compliments her beauty and tells them she is pretty.

At home, however, he is less shy about offering honest opinions. She revealed that he sometimes encourages her to exercise when she gains weight and reduce her snacking. The mother and son also exercise together at their home gym in Bangkok, Thailand.

Eight Hours of Sleep, Water, and Less Stress

Seah credits her youthful appearance to healthy habits rather than cosmetic procedures. She told 8days that she sleeps approximately eight hours daily, drinks two liters of water, and tries to keep work-related stress away from family life.

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She also takes collagen and astaxanthin supplements, an antioxidant. Despite running a permanent make-up beauty business, she says she has not undergone aesthetic treatments because of her demanding family and work responsibilities.

Married to her Thai husband for more than 10 years, Seah relocated to Bangkok with her family when Hayden was nine. He subsequently returned to Singapore for National Service and initially struggled with training and separation from his family.

She now believes the experience has made him more disciplined, respectful and appreciative of family time.

“I feel proud that he has become a much better version of himself through his own patience, tolerance and discipline,” she said.