Former Disney Channel star Skai Jackson, 22, announces pregnancy
A former Disney Channel actor has announced her pregnancy.
Skai Jackson – most known for playing Zuri Ross on the sitcom Jessie, and several appearances on show’s spin-off Bunk’d – confirmed to People that she’s expecting her first child with her current boyfriend, whose identity has yet to be revealed.
“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 told the outlet.
The news of the actor’s pregnancy comes just a few months after her arrest in August for suspicion of domestic battery. At the time, Jackson was with her boyfriend at Universal CityWalk in Los Angeles, California, when security had detained her for allegedly pushing her boyfriend, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
However, there were no weapons involved or noticeable injuries, and Jackson was released from the West Hollywood Sheriff’s Station a few hours after being taken there with no charges.
“Skai is relieved that the investigation revealed that this was nothing more than a misunderstanding. We appreciate that the DA determined very quickly that there should be no charges of any kind and Skai looks forward to putting this behind her,” a representative for the actor told People at the time.
Now that the 22-year-old is preparing to be a mother for the first time, she has previously gushed over her close relationship with her own mother, Kiya Cole, who raised Jackson by herself. “[My mom] always taught me to stand up for myself, stand up for what I believe in, and fight for what is right,” Jackson told People back in 2023. “I thank her for that because without her, I probably wouldn’t have a lot of the confidence that I do now.”
