'Mad Men' Star January Jones, 47, Makes Rare Red Carpet Appearance with Her Grown-Up Son Xander, 13

January Jones delighted fans when she made a rare appearance with her son over the weekend. The sighting sparked admiration and curiosity about the boy's paternity, as the pair posed together on the red carpet for the first time in years.

Fans were thrilled on July 26, 2025, when actress January Jones attended Oceana's 18th Annual SeaChange Summer Party. What got people talking was the identity of her date for the evening.

"The Last Man on Earth" star made a rare public appearance on an outing with her only child, Xander Dane. At the event, which was held at Montage Laguna Beach in California, the mother and son posed for photos together.

The 13-year-old was seen smiling while standing next to his mother, wearing a white striped shirt, white pants, and black Adidas sneakers. Jones looked stunning in a black dress with matching heels and minimal jewelry.

One publication even shared a video of the pair on the red carpet, where Dane had his arm around his mother's waist. Fans from different posts were excited to see him, with one person reflecting, "I remember when she was pregnant with this kid 😫 old age is just breathing down my neck. [sic]"

Another fan, happy to see the two together, wrote, "Aww [sic] she looks great and Xander is a little cutie. Can't believe he's a teen now. ❤️" Someone else praised the 47-year-old actress's youthful appearance, "They look like sister and brother," while another echoed that sentiment, saying, "They look like siblings."

A third person also asked, "Why does she look like she could be his sister?"

However, other fans focused on the boy's unknown paternity with one netizen asking, Dane to "Jason Sudeikis," while two other fans posed the same question. Another person speculated, "Her kid looks like Sam Rockwell. She never told the father's name did she? [sic]"

Others joined the speculation, with someone asking, "Maybe Bobby Flays? [sic]"

In 2013, a publication highlighted Jones's independence as a single mother to a then 20-month-old Dane. At the time, speculation pointed to German actor Michael Fassbender or "X-Men: First Class" director Matthew Vaughn as the boy's possible father.

Jones was previously photographed heavily pregnant with Dane while shopping in Beverly Hills on June 12, 2011, in Los Angeles, California.

The actress dismissed the rumors, saying, "That's my son's business. It's not the public's business." She maintained her stance that her private life isn't up for public discussion, even if it might make her more relatable.

Jones explained, "Jack Nicholson once told me: 'You should never give your personal life away, otherwise people will pick you apart. They'll never believe in your character.'" However, in 2017, the "Mad Men" actress did open up about relocating and motherhood.

Three years earlier, the star moved to Topanga Canyon after press scrutiny surrounding the identity of Dane's father drove her out of town. She and her son relocated after she had finished filming "X-Men: First Class," and she continued to refuse to discuss his paternity.

At the time of the interview, the pair no longer lived in their Silver Lake home, where paparazzi had constantly harassed them. Instead, they resided in a gated community with their Yorkipoo, Max.

Talking about their new home, Jones said, "It's like in a Spielberg movie," adding, "The adults have more drinks and the kids are dirtier... but it's safe. Photographers don't follow us up there, so Xander has a pretty normal life now."

Reflecting on becoming a single parent, the actress admitted that having her son alone was a scary experience. However, her entire family was present at his birth to support her. Jones recalled, "My younger sisters [Jacey and Jina] and my mum and my doula were in the room. My brother-in-law and my dad were next door. I only wanted women with me."

She described their presence as "female energy" and emphasized the importance of having "strong women around a man." The actress believes that being raised among women will help Xander learn to respect them.

The actress added, "He doesn't have a male person in his life saying 'don't cry' or 'you throw like a girl'. All those [expletive] things dads accidentally do."

Although Jones does not have a partner, she shared that her male friends still enjoy spending time with Dane "because he's such a fun kid." She also spoke more about his birth, saying, "And I was embarrassed – your body does all these crazy things. It was a 30-hour process but it was awesome. I'd love to do it again."

The star revealed that motherhood had changed her for the better. Despite her avoidance of talking about her son's father, on Dane's birthday that year, she shared online, "Five years today I became whole because you came into this world."

The last time her son was seen in public with her was on October 23, 2021, also in Laguna Beach, California. At that time, Dane posed alongside his mother, Laura Dern, Mary Steenburgen, a guest, and Ted Danson during Oceana's 14th Annual SeaChange Summer Party, which was hosted by Danson.

Jones has remained fiercely protective of her son's privacy while gracefully navigating life as a single mother in the spotlight. Her rare public moments with Dane continue to resonate with fans, offering a glimpse into their strong and private bond.