Julian Thicke shows more interest in music than acting, but he appreciates his mother's work. "I think, like any working mom, there's that sacrifice that you make when you go to work," Paula Patton told "Extra" in 2021 about being a working mother. "He's my everything ... and I love him so deeply. The great thing is he'll see me work, and he'll go ... 'Mom, I'm proud of you.'"

Patton has had several memorable roles over the years, including her performance as Garona in the fantasy movie, "Warcraft." In an interview with Haute Living in 2016, she was asked if her son had seen the film. "No, but I did let him watch the trailer. He was super excited and asked, 'Are you good or bad?' I wore my costume at home to get used to it, and he loved that," she told the publication. "He loved the idea of Mommy Orc." Patton also discussed balancing motherhood and her career. "At the end of the day, whatever project I do, I give it all my heart, soul, and passion. I am very grateful to do what I do, but my child comes first. Always," she said.

Patton's son may not be headed toward an acting career, but he does enjoy a good performance. The mom and son attended a Broadway show to see "MJ at the Pantages" in December 2023. "Julian and I LOVED the show!" Patton captioned her social media post.