Skai Jackson, the 22-year-old actress best known for her breakout role on Disney Channel’s Jessie, has welcomed her first child alongside her boyfriend.
Skai Jackson shared the joyous news on Instagram, posting a tender photo of her holding her newborn’s hand alongside the caption: “Kasai.”
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The announcement follows Skai Jackson’s pregnancy confirmation in April 2024, when she revealed she was expecting her first child with her boyfriend, whose name she has chosen to keep private. Speaking to PEOPLE at the time, Jackson expressed her excitement, saying, “I’m thrilled to begin this new chapter in my life — embracing motherhood and diving into new acting projects. My heart is so full!”
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Skai Jackson’s journey to Hollywood was strongly influenced by her close relationship with her mother, Kiya Cole, who raised her as a single mom. Reflecting on her upbringing in a 2023 interview, Skai Jackson credited her mother with instilling resilience and self-confidence. “[My mom] always taught me to stand up for myself, stand up for what I believe in, and fight for what is right,” she shared.
Rising to fame as Zuri Ross on Disney Channel‘s Jessie (2011-2015), Skai Jackson starred alongside Peyton List, Karan Brar, and the late Cameron Boyce. The show’s success led to the spinoff Bunk’d, in which Skai Jackson reprised her role for three seasons before moving on to other ventures.
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Since her Disney days, Skai Jackson has built a diverse career, voicing Glory Grant in Marvel’s Marvel Rising, publishing her memoir, competing on Dancing With the Stars season 29, and starring in the true-crime-inspired thriller The Man in the White Van.
As Skai Jackson embraces her newest role as a mother, fans are celebrating alongside her and eagerly awaiting her next projects, both on-screen and off.
