Former Disney Channel star Skai Jackson has officially announced she is expecting her first child. The 22-year-old actress is widely known for her role in the film Jessie and its appendages bunk bedshared his excitement in an exclusive statement to PEOPLE magazine.
“I’m so excited to begin this new chapter in my life – embracing motherhood while diving into new acting projects. My heart is so full!Jackson expressed and radiated joy at this important milestone in his life. Her announcement follows months of speculation fueled by recent photos and comments made earlier this year.
Skai Jackson officially confirms her pregnancy to PEOPLE:
“I’m so excited to begin this new chapter in my life – embracing motherhood and venturing into new acting projects. My heart is so full! pic.twitter.com/CAqEHkZVfW
– Pop Base (@PopBase) November 12, 2024
Jackson’s journey to motherhood took place amid a thriving career. Famous for her role as Zuri Ross on Disney Channel, she expanded her repertoire through songwriting Reaching Skai: How to Inspire, Empower, and Clap in 2019 and competed on Dancing With the Stars in 2020, where she placed fifth. Her recent work includes roles in Sheroes And Man in white vanmarking her seamless transition from child star to more mature roles in Hollywood.
Although Jackson has chosen to keep her father’s identity private, her relationship history became public earlier this year following a domestic incident involving her then-partner, which led to her divorce. briefly detained, although charges were not brought. Jackson mentioned that she was expecting during the incident, but no further details were provided until her recent announcement.
