Actress Skai Jackson welcomes her first baby; shares sweet name reveal

Skai Jackson is officially a mom. She announced the arrival of her first child with her boyfriend, whose identity she has chosen to keep private.






Jackson shared the heartwarming news on Instagram on Sunday, Jan. 26. Alongside a tender photo of her holding her newborn’s tiny hands, the actress appeared to reveal the baby’s name in her caption, writing, “Kasai

.” While she did not provide additional details about the baby’s birthdate or gender, the post radiated love and joy as fans and friends flooded the comments with congratulatory messages.


Best known for her iconic role as Zuri Ross on Jessie and its spinoff Bunk’d, Jackson has come a long way since her Disney days. In addition to her acting career, she published her book, Reach for the Skai: How to Inspire, Empower and Clapback, in 2019, where she shared personal insights about growing up in the entertainment industry and staying true to herself. She also wowed audiences as a contestant on Dancing With the Stars in 2020.


Fans of the actress are thrilled for her as she embarks on this new chapter of motherhood. While Jackson has yet to share further updates about baby Kasai, it’s clear that this moment is filled with love, happiness, and new beginnings. Congratulations to Skai Jackson on her growing family!