Former Disney Star Skai Jackson Is Pregnant! Actress Expecting First Baby with Boyfriend (Exclusive)

Mar. 15, 2025

Skai Jackson.Photo:DIGGZY / Shutterstock / SplashNews

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Skai Jacksonis going to be a mom!

“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 tells PEOPLE.

Jackson next stars in the feature filmThe Man in the White Van.She recently attended Comic-Con to support the film, which will be released in theaters on Dec. 13.

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Skai Jackson.DIGGZY / Shutterstock / SplashNews

As she prepares to become a mother herself, Jackson is also close 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.”

Skai Jackson and her mom.DIGGZY / Shutterstock / SplashNews

The former child star acknowledged being a role model comes with “a lot of pressure,” adding, “At the end of the day, I look at myself as the regular person that people just happen to like or enjoy.”

Still, she said, “It’s very important for me to put out the right message, be positive at all times and give my fans great advice. Let them know that anything that they want to do in life, they can achieve it.”

Jackson, 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.

source: people.com