Former Disney star Skai Jackson is getting on the motherhood cruise as she announced her first pregnancy at 22. The ‘Jessie‘ actress confirmed the news to PEOPLE and commented on this special phase of her life while also revealing who the father is.
Jackson starred in the hit show ‘Jessie‘ and is one of the popular alums of Disney. Here’s everything she revealed about her pregnancy.
Skai Jackson Reveals Pregnancy Details
Reports have confirmed that Skai Jackson is expecting her first child with her boyfriend, whom Jackson has not publicly named. The 22-year-old former Disney actress revealed the news to PEOPLE, stating that she is excited about being a mother.
“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 the outlet, along with pictures of her strolling with her mother, Kiya Cole, in Los Angeles while sporting jeans and a white crop top, flaunting her baby bump.
Fans are congratulating the actress across social media platforms.
Skai Jackson Was Recently Arrested For Domestic Abuse
Skai Jackson’s pregnancy news comes shortly after she got arrested recently at Universal Studios in Hollywood on allegations of domestic abuse. She was taken into custody on August 9, when security guards saw her and her boyfriend having a physical fight at the theme park.
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The actor was identified as the main aggressor during an initial investigation, a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department official told The Times at the time.
Later on a source told TMZ that Jackson and her boyfriend rejected any violent altercation reports. The couple was engaged and expecting their first kid, the source further disclosed. Hours after her arrest, she was cited and freed on a $20,000 bail.