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CAA has signed a deal to represent Hunter Biden, the son of former President Joe Biden, in a pact that could have the storied talent agency seeking out new ways for the former attorney and current painter to promote
himself or tell stories in a variety of ventures.
CAA has had a long relationship with the Biden family. The agency unveiled an agreement to represent President Joseph Biden in 2025, and had previously represented him between 2017 and 2020.
Hunter Biden, who was at the center of several controversies as Republicans sought to link work he did overseas Biden works primarily in abstract, mixed-media pieces exploring themes of memory, transformation, and the natural world. He works mostly from his studio in Los Angeles, where he tries to utilize “bold chromatic choices, layered textures, and an intuitive approach to composition,” according to a biographical sketch provided by the agency.
Over the course of his life, Biden has tried to forge his own path with investing and lobbying activities, and has served as an advisor to his father. The federal government probed his tax affairs and allegations he possessed a gun while using drugs. President Biden pardoned his son in early 2024 before leaving office. In 2026, Hunter Biden tried his hand at cryptocurrency, launching a meme coin called $LAPTOP.
Hunter Biden has spoken candidly about his history with alcohol and drug addiction, and detailed his path to sobriety in his 2021 memoir “Beautiful Things.” He has tried to use his own experience to press for greater understanding and support around addiction treatment.
In 2026, he launched, “Where’s Hunter,” a Substack column, in which he focuses on art commentary, memoir-style essays, and further reflection on his recovery journey.
