one side you have supermodel linda evangelista, and on the other side, french billionaire francois-henri pinaultyek. it's all over support for 5-year-old augie. evangelista is asking for big bucks. supermodel linda evangelista is used to cameras flashing. but this is no runway. >> how did it go in court? >> reporter: she has been in manhattan family court for a child support battle with her ex, french billionaire francois-henri pinault, husband of actress salma hayek. >> you've got facing off supermodel, and billionaire, because he comes from a family that is worth $11.5 billion. >> reporter: pinault is the ceo of a company that owns big-time fashion brands gucci, and yves saint laurent. he is also the father of evangelista's 5-year-old son augie, born before pinault married salma hayek. >> we heard, from our insider, that mr. pinault has been reluctant to talk about his son in court because he's very concerned that his son is not seen as a commodity. >> reporter: at the center of the case, how much child support pinault should have to pay. evangelista is reportedly asking for $46,000 a month. a

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the man being asked for 46 grand a month, the father of the boy, french billionaire, francois-henri pinault. grilled because he spent $200,000 on gifts in 2010. many much of that were gifts for augie. he didn't know. but asked if he remembered what he got his son for his birthday. i don't know, pinault answered. and the christmas present? i bought it online. the obvious question, is 46 grand a month outrageous? >> one parent is a billionaire, then $46,000, believe it or not, may be within the realm of reason. >> reporter: new revelations about the french billionaire's child with superstar actress and now wife, salma hayek. pinault said he didn't recognize his son with evangelista at first, because soon after, he met and impregnated high yak, who had a rough pregnancy. we were told the baby had down syndrome. she almost lost the baby. pinault said he was thankful to evangelista for delaying the process until after the birth of his baby. hayek's baby is okay. evangelista asked for child support five years ago. but he counteroffers and she never responded before deciding to sue. testimony resu

been in manhattan family court for a child support battle with her ex, french billionaire francois-henri pinaultctress salma hayek. >> you've got facing off supermodel, and billionaire, because he comes from a family that is worth $11.5 million. >> reporter: pinault is the ceo of a company that owns big-time fashion brands gucci, and yves saint laurent. he is also the father of evangelis evangelista's 5-year-old son augie, born before pinault married salma hayek. >> we heard, from our insider, that mr. pinault has been reluctant to talk about his son in court because he's very concerned that his son is not seen as a commodity. >> reporter: at the center of the case, how much child support pinault should have to pay. evangelista is reportedly asking for $46,000 a month. a record in new york state. >> the judge is going to be looking at the standard of care of the other children of the noncustodial parent and analyzing how much this child, augie, is entitled to under that standard of living. >> reporter: pinault also has a 4-year-old daughter, valentina, with salma hayek, who, by many accounts, ha

supermodel linda evangelista settled her child support case monday with french billionaire francois-henri pinault. the amount was not disclosed but evangelista had estimated the cost of caring for their 5-year-old son at $46,000 a month. pinault is currently married to actress salma hayek. >>> and the event known as the oscars of the east coast lit up the metropolitan museum of art in new york city last night. fashion stars and a-list celebrities did their best to impress on the red carpet at the met's costume institute gala. beyonce was one of the evening's most stunning head turners in her givenchy couture gown which was oh, so revealing. let's go back outside to al for a check of your weather. >> i came upstairs. but that's okay, natalie. all right, let's see what we've got for you for today. we're talking about wet weather moving in to the northeast slowly but surely, step by step. we've got a risk of some showers and thunderstorms, generally talking from pennsylvania into new england anywhere from one to two inches of rain. then as we move down to the south, texas going to get a good soaking

and took the stand in the child support trial against french billionaire francois-henri pinault.nth to care for their 5-year-old son auggie, a child conceived during their brief romance. >> he says they really only saw each other seven times. her lawyers are claiming that he wanted her to get an abortion. he's saying that it's not true. >> reporter: in court evangelista's attorney says she has been a single mom from the start, footing all the bills from full-time nannies to armed bodyguards needed for her son's row tex. in testimony, pinault admitted once he heard she was pregnant he decided to stop the relationship. when asked why he didn't pay child support for the first few years, he testified, quote, she didn't ask and i didn't offer. but pinault's attorney says in recent years he has tried to work out an agreement outside the courts. p pinault is now married to actress selma hayek and they have a 4-year-old daughter, valentina. he is the ceo of a luxury fashion conglomerate that includes gucci. evangelista made millions as one of the top supermodels of the '80s and '90s. bac

evangelista and francois-henri pinault, have a son together. he runs gucci aooefs st. launt. salma hayek. does that strike use as a lot of money? >> not if he's a billionaire. >> reporter: manage the needs for her son. 24-hour nanny care. a car and personal driver. there are reportedly two manhattan apartments. one to live in. and one close to his school, just for play dates. pinault has reportedly been paying for school, health care and child support since last august. a spokesman tells "good morning america," it is unfortunate that this case is going to trial. franco francois' only concern is for his son. and he will make certain that augie has what he needs. evangelista's lawyers declined to comment. but she said she needs round-the-clock nannies because her days are packed. when i work, it can be a 16-hour day. on days when i do not work, i'm working on my image. i have to hit the gym. i have beauty appointments. i have to work towards my next job and maintaining my image, just like an athlete. evangelista's would hardly be the biggest support check. but it's up there. cu

linda ee advantage lisa is seeking $46,000 a month from francois henry pinault.re dating four months. and i didn't know her very much. she was so happy to be pregnant. but it was not planned. i decided to stop the relationship at that point. in opening statements, evangelista's lawyer, william bezlow said his preference, that she terminate the pregnancy. the supermodel claims she raised the child without one penny, franc, or euro, financial franc, or euro, financial contribution from the father. pinault runs gucci and yves st. laurent and is married to salma hayek and has a child with her, as well. he claims the money is for linda and not his child. >> this is not child support. this is, in effect, alimony or mom support for someone he wasn't married to. >> reporter: among the expenses, evangelista claims as necessities, 24-hour nanny care. a car and a personal driver. reportedly an armed ex-police officer. also, two apartments, one to live in and one close to augie's school for play dates. pinault has reportedly already been paying for school, health care and ch