Former Disney Star Skai Jackson Is a Mom! Actress Welcomes Her First Baby with Boyfriend

Mar. 15, 2025

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Skai Jacksonis a mom!

Jackson revealed the exciting news through anInstagram postshared on Sunday, Jan. 26.

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“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 onJessieand its spinoffBunk’d,released her book,Reach for the Skai: How to Inspire, Empower and Clapbackin 2019 and appeared onDancing With the Starsin 2020.

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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 tostand 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.”

source: people.com