Skai Jackson Announces Pregnancy, Expecting First Child

Former Disney Channel star Skai Jackson has officially announced she is expecting her first child. The 22-year-old actress, widely recognized for her roles on Jessie and its spinoff Bunk’d, shared her excitement in an exclusive statement to PEOPLE magazine.

“I’m thrilled to begin this new chapter in my life — embracing motherhood while diving into fresh acting projects. My heart is so full!” Jackson expressed, radiating joy over this major life milestone. Her announcement follows months of speculation fueled by recent photos and comments made earlier this year.

Jackson’s journey into motherhood comes amid a thriving career. Rising to fame as Zuri Ross on Disney Channel, she expanded her repertoire by authoring Reach for the Skai: How to Inspire, Empower and Clapback in 2019 and competing on Dancing With the Stars in 2020, where she finished fifth. Her recent work includes roles in Sheroes and The Man in the White Van, marking her seamless transition from child star to more mature roles in Hollywood.

Though Jackson has chosen to keep the father’s identity private, her relationship history became public earlier this year following a domestic incident involving her then-partner, which led to her brief detainment, though charges were not filed. Jackson mentioned she was expecting during the incident, but no further details were provided until her recent announcement.