Skai Jackson, a former Disney star who was 22 when she became pregnant, welcomed her first baby with her boyfriend. She revealed the exciting news on Instagram on January 26, sharing a photo of herself holding her newborn’s hands and naming the child “Kasai.” No details about the baby’s gender or birthdate were shared.
PEOPLE exclusively confirmed in November 2024 that Jackson was expecting her first child with her boyfriend. In an interview with PEOPLE at the time, she shared her happiness about becoming a mother and starting a new chapter in her life. She also mentioned bonding with her mom, Kiya Cole, who raised her as a single mother.
Jackson has been active in acting, including roles in shows like *Jessie* and its spinoff *Bunk’d*, as well as appearing on *Dancing With the Stars* in 2020. She recently released her book *Reach for the Skai*.
While preparing to become a mother, Jackson expressed gratitude to her mom for teaching her important life lessons.
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