Mexican actress Victoria Ruffo has once again revisited her complicated history with her former partner, Eugenio Derbez. She contrasted his involvement in their son José Eduardo’s childhood with the close parenting dynamic she now observes between José Eduardo and his newborn daughter, Tessa. Speaking to reporters on October 12, 2026, the telenovela star offered candid remarks about past paternal absences while also reflecting on a surprisingly peaceful family gathering at the hospital following Tessa’s birth.
During the press encounter, Ruffo was asked whether she feels bothered by journalists frequently bringing up her former partner. The actress responded with trademark directness, making it clear that Derbez no longer occupies her thoughts.
Sinceramente es algo de las 30 mil cosas que me vienen valiendo toneladas, que hagan o que no hagan, que digan o que no digan, es algo que no me importa. Pero vienen y me preguntan.
Despite claiming total indifference toward Derbez’s activities and public statements, Ruffo drew a sharp contrast when discussing how the comedian handled fatherhood compared to how José Eduardo approaches raising his own child with Paola Dalay.
Contrasting Paternal Dynamics: Eugenio vs. José Eduardo
The conversation shifted when reporters brought up how frequently José Eduardo shares moments with baby Tessa, occasionally bringing her along to work commitments. Observing this close relationship prompted Ruffo to reflect on what she felt was missing during her own son’s early years.
“¿Ves qué bonito es? Lástima que él no tuvo papá, verdad?”, que se lo llevara a trabajar, expresó la actriz ante los medios, launching a direct critique of Derbez’s past involvement.
When a reporter asked if she would have allowed José Eduardo to accompany his father on work sets during his childhood, Ruffo answered affirmatively, stating that consistent presence was all she ever hoped for during those years.
- The Past: Ruffo stated that Eugenio was present only “cuando se acordaba que existía” (when he remembered he existed).
- The Present: She praised José Eduardo for being deeply involved in baby Tessa’s daily life.
- Professional Commitments: While acknowledging that Derbez was busy building his career, Ruffo maintained that professional workloads did not excuse a lack of paternal presence.
Sí, de eso pedía yo mi limosna, de que estuviera, porque no estaba… Y está bien porque estaba trabajando, pero ahí tienes a José Eduardo, se llevó a su nena, agregó la protagonista de telenovelas.
A Peaceful Hospital Reunion for Baby Tessa
Beyond her remarks on parenting styles, Ruffo took a more conciliatory tone when recalling the day their granddaughter Tessa was born. Despite years of well-documented friction, the actress described a remarkably cordial environment at the hospital.
According to Ruffo, the family managed to put past grievances aside to support José Eduardo and Paola Dalay. She shared that Eugenio spent much of his time chatting and eating with her husband, Omar Fayad, while she conversed pleasantly with Alessandra Rosaldo, Derbez’s current wife.
“Un ambiente muy padre porque además fue un momento muy importante en la vida de mi hijo”, relató Ruffo. Estuvimos en el cuarto, platicó más con mi marido, Eugenio, con mi marido, con Omar, que conmigo. Estaban felices, platique y platique, come y come… Yo estuve platicando con Alessandra. Estuvimos todos en paz, cordiales.
Addressing Personal Health and Public Appearance
During the same media session, Ruffo also lightheartedly addressed unrelated topics, including why she is frequently seen using a wheelchair in airports and how she handles unedited morning appearances online.
Explaining her mobility assistance, the actress noted that chronic back issues make long airport terminals challenging to navigate. “Uso una silla de ruedas porque ya saben que tengo hernias lumbares y cervicales, porque no puedo caminar muy rápido. Y luego en los aeropuertos te ponen unas salas hasta la fregada que dices, no llego”, explicó con humor.
As these latest comments circulate across Mexican entertainment media, they continue to highlight how one of the industry’s most high-profile former couples navigates shared family milestones while looking back at contrasting generations of fatherhood.
