Skai Jackson confirms expecting first baby with boyfriend months after domestic battery arrest drama
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Skai Jackson confirmed that she is expecting her first baby with her boyfriend, whose identity she has not publicly disclosed.
Announcing her pregnancy, Jackson, 22, said, “I’m thrilled to begin this new chapter in my life — embracing motherhood and diving into new acting projects. My heart is so full!”
Skai Jackson's close bond with mom Kiya Cole
As she steps into the role of motherhood, Skai Jackson draws inspiration from her mother, Kiya Cole, who raised her as a single parent.
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The former Disney star spoke highly of her mother’s influence, saying, “[My mom] always taught me to stand up for myself, stand up for what I believe in, and fight for what is right."
"I thank her for that because without her, I probably wouldn't have a lot of the confidence that I do now," she said of her mother.
Speaking about stepping into her new role of motherhood, she said, “I’m ready for this new journey,” according to People.
As Jackson prepares to become a mother, she is also embracing her career as she is set to star in the upcoming feature film 'The Man in the White Van', which hits theaters on December 13.
The 22-year-old actress recently made an appearance at Comic-Con to promote the film.
Skai Jackson on navigating fame and being a role model
In addition to her work on television, Skai Jackson authored the book 'Reach for the Skai: How to Inspire, Empower, and Clapback' in 2019, where she shared her journey and advice for young people looking to achieve their dreams.
“It's very important for me to put out the right message, be positive at all times, and give my fans great advice,” she said in an interview.
“Let them know that anything that they want to do in life, they can achieve it,” the actress added.
Acknowledging the pressures that come with being in the public eye, Jackson said, “At the end of the day, I look at myself as the regular person that people just happen to like or enjoy.”
In August, Jackson was arrested on suspicion of domestic battery after an alleged altercation with her boyfriend at Universal Studios CityWalk in Los Angeles.
She was freed from detention a few hours after she was taken into custody.
However, the Los Angeles District Attorney’s office declined to file charges, and the case was officially dropped, according to Daily Mail.
