Kim Bordenave

Kim Bordenave has done some modeling for companies like Movado and a few commercials. She is best known for her relationship with actor Colin Farrell. Soon after their break up, it was confirmed that she was pregnant. At that time there was no confirmation as to who the father of the baby was, although many speculated that it was Farrell. There were also rumors that Bordenave was telling friends that Colin Farrell was the father, but these rumors were never confirmed. Eventually, it was confirmed by Kim Bordenave and Colin Farrell that he was the father. James Padraig Farrell was born on September 12, 2003.

In 2007, Colin Farrell revealed that his and Kim Bordenave's son, James, has a genetic disorder called Angelman Syndrome. Angelman syndrome causes developmental delays and neurological problems. Children with this syndrome can experience frequent seizures, speech impairment, sleep disorders, and problems with movement and balance. There is no treatment for Angelman Syndrome. There are therapies that can help individuals with this syndrome. Medical care for seizures, physical therapy, occupational therapy, communication therapy, and other behavioral therapies can help people with Angelman Syndrome reach their maximum developmental potential.http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/angelman/angelman.htm

Although there were rough patches in the beginning, Farrell and Bordenave now share custody of their son. Colin Farrell has credited Kim Bordenave for geting James the help he needed in his early years of development. At the age of 4, James took his first steps. Farrell said, "It was incredibly emotional and there wasn't a dry eye in the house."http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20152438,00.html