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Express Tribune
26-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Skai Jackson welcomes first baby, shares heartfelt post on Instagram
Former Disney Channel star Skai Jackson has officially embraced motherhood! The 22-year-old actress announced the arrival of her first baby through an Instagram post. In the heartwarming post, Jackson shared a photo of herself holding her newborn's tiny hands. Alongside the image, she revealed the baby's name, writing, 'Kasai 🧸🤎.' While the post touched fans worldwide, no further details, such as the baby's birthdate or gender, have been disclosed. Jackson first announced her pregnancy in November 2024, exclusively confirming the news to PEOPLE. 'I'm thrilled to begin this new chapter in my life — embracing motherhood and diving into new acting projects. My heart is so full!' she shared at the time. The actress has been a rising star over the years, publishing her inspirational book Reach for the Skai: How to Inspire, Empower, and Clapback in 2019 and competing on Dancing with the Stars in 2020. Throughout her pregnancy journey, Jackson maintained a close bond with her mother, Kiya Cole, who raised her as a single parent. 'My mom taught me to stand up for myself and fight for what is right,' Jackson told PEOPLE in February 2023. Fans and followers continue to celebrate Jackson's joyful news, eagerly awaiting more updates on her journey as a new mom.
Yahoo
26-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Former Disney Star Skai Jackson Is a Mom! Actress Welcomes Her First Baby with Boyfriend
Skai Jackson is a mom! The former Disney star, 22, has welcomed her first baby with her boyfriend, whom she has not publicly identified. Jackson revealed the exciting news through an Instagram post shared on Sunday, Jan. 26. Alongside a photograph of herself holding her newborn baby's hands, the actress seemingly revealed her child's name, as she wrote in her caption, "Kasai 🧸🤎." No other details, including the baby's sex or birthdate, have been shared. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Related: Former Disney Star Skai Jackson Is Pregnant! Actress Expecting First Baby with Boyfriend (Exclusive) PEOPLE exclusively confirmed in November 2024 that Jackson was expecting her first baby with her boyfriend. 'I'm thrilled to begin this new chapter in my life — embracing motherhood and diving into new acting projects. My heart is so full!' Jackson told PEOPLE at the time. In recent years, the star, who is best known for playing Zuri Ross on Jessie and its spinoff Bunk'd, released her book, Reach for the Skai: How to Inspire, Empower and Clapback in 2019 and appeared on Dancing With the Stars in 2020. The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now! While she was preparing to become a mother, Jackson bonded with her mom, Kiya Cole, who raised the actress as a single mother. "[My mom] always taught me to stand up for myself, stand up for what I believe in and fight for what is right,' she told PEOPLE in February 2023. 'I thank her for that because without her, I probably wouldn't have a lot of the confidence that I do now.' Read the original article on People
