However, things got messy for the family of three after Nikki filed for divorce from the professional dancer in September 2024, asking for legal and physical custody of their son. Three days after her filing, Artem filed divorce docs of his own.
One month later, a judge ruled in favor of Artem, granting both individuals joint custody, according to a TMZ report in October 2024.
Matteo looked a little nervous about meeting Santa in December 2022, so he clung to his dad.
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Bowling!
Matteo learned how to bowl in November 2022 during the family’s fun Thanksgiving trip.
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Shredding While Sledding
Nikki shared this adorable shot of Matteo on a sled during their Thanksgiving festivities.
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Festive Mood
Matteo and mom enjoyed all the fall vibes in Napa Valley, California, on October 1, 2022.
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Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice
“Yay it’s October! Which is always the start of my Harvest, PSL and fall season!!” the boy mom captioned this photo on October 1, 2022. “There’s nothing like Harvest and Fall in wine country!!! And of course PSL’s from Bouchon Bakery!!”
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Birthday Blues
“The day before he turns 2 … Just gonna go cry real quick,” “The Bellas Podcast” host shared alongside this sweet photo.
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All Grown Up
Matteo looked like a big kid as he played on the jungle gym
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Future Soccer Star
“Look out Cristiano Ronaldo!” Nikki joked.
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Twinkle Toes
Matteo busted a move while playing around at home and his mama captured the darling moment for her Instagram followers. “My little Fred Astaire … or shall I say my lil [Artem]. Teo don’t bounce, he taps,” she gushed.
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Unbreakable Bond
Matteo loves his daddy.
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Keeping in Touch
Even when Nikki is on the road, she makes sure to bond with her little man.
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Glammed-Up Mama
A classic red lip and Matteo’s sweet face, what could be better?
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So Big!
We can’t believe how fast Matteo is growing.
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Forever Family
Artem, Nikki and Matteo are the best at selfies.
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Horsing Around
Look how happy he looks!
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Snuggles
Matto loves snapping photos with mom.
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All Dressed Up
He’s ready to hit the red carpet!
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That Face, Though!
Isn’t Matteo such a little mush?
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Family Bonding
Matteo looks his happiest when he’s surrounded by loved ones.
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Making Memories
What a lucky little man.
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Strike a Pose!
Matteo loves the camera.
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Ocean Eyes
Check out those baby blues.
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Hey, Buddy!
These two are the best.
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Mommy and Daddy
We hope they framed this one!
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Daddy’s Boy
Matteo and Artem are the cutest father-son duo around.
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Attitude!
“Shared this with some friends … Teo is becoming a lot like his mama! Facials exact! LOL,” Nikki wrote on December 30.
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BFFs
We can’t wait to watch Matteo and Buddy grow up together.
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Snuggle Bug
That looks cozy, Matteo!
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Model Baby
Gerber, you hiring?
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Baby’s First Photo Shoot
In early December 2020, Nikki and Artem dressed their little one up for his first family shoot together.
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Getting Dressed
Matteo’s mama picked out the cutest outfit for the tiny tot’s first Thanksgiving!
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Dapper Dude
This bow tie and suspenders combo is everything on little mister Matteo.
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FaceTime!
“Can’t wait for these moments to be in person now,” Nikki captioned this sweet screenshot of Matteo and Artem on FaceTime following the season 29 finale of Dancing With the Stars.
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Family Bonding
Matteo is his happiest around his mom and dad.
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Road Trip
Nikki and Matteo took a trip to Northern California — with some pit stops for kisses, of course.
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Those Eyes, Though …
Those baby blues are everything.
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OMG!
The baby fever is real.
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Mommy & Me
We love when Nikki and Matteo match.
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Selfie Pro
Matteo is a natural.
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Sending a Message
You tell ’em, Matteo!
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Teething Time!
Nikki revealed her sweet son’s “two front teeth should be here soon” on November 7. “So crazy!” the proud mama gushed.
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Mother’s Love
“The back of his head melts me,” the first-time parent raved about her little boy’s cute head of hair. “The smell, the feels, the look! Oh, I just attack it with kisses!
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Her Two Boys
“My life is so made,” Nikki wrote over a sweet photo of her man holding his baby boy. “These two complete it fully.”
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Cuddles Galore
This photo of little Matteo lounging will be the cutest thing you see today, trust us. “The best kind of cuddles,” his mama captioned the snapshot.
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That Face
Oh little Matteo, we adore you!
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Tender Moments
“I take in every second and moment of you and with you,” Nikki captioned this photo on October 24, thanking her sister for capturing it.
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Autumn Time!
“I know what he’s thinking … of course Mom had to get the biggest pumpkin at the patch for me,” Nikki wrote in October 2020. “He didn’t want his beanie so Bird started dancing for him and how he was watching her! Omg the cutest! She loves singing and dancing for her Teo!” We love his cute bond with his cousin.
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Curious Baby
We love how Matteo’s always looking around to see what’s going on.
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Mini Artem
He’s literally Artem’s tiny twin!
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Crazy Hair
We love Matteo’s lil bed head!
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Twinning
Baby Matteo definitely takes after his dad, Artem. Looks at those smiles!
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Cuddles
We love seeing this mother-son duo holding hands!
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Laughing Boy!
Nikki shared the cutest video of her newborn son laughing up a storm while hanging out on his changing table. That smile!
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Emo Baby?
“This face officially owns me for the rest of my life! My Teo can have it all from me!” Nikki captioned this precious photo. “His hair here is giving me full emo vibes,” she added. We can totally see it!
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Selfie Game Strong!
Nikki is a little jealous of her sister Brie’s baby selfie skills, but we think this one is absolutely perfect.
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1 Month Old!
“Our Matteo is a month old today,” Nikki captioned this sweet photo on August 31. Time’s already flying!
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Following in His Footsteps!
“Dancing feet?” Nikki captioned a pic of Artem holding their baby boy.
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Daddy’s Little Boy
Following Nikki’s reveal, the proud dad couldn’t wait to share a picture with his new best friend.
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Welcome to the World
Nikki was thrilled to finally reveal her son’s name on August 26, Matteo Artemovich Chigvintsev.
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