Former Disney Channel star Skai Jackson is pregnant with her first child

Skai Jackson is pregnant.

The 22-year-old actress is in a relationship with a man she has not yet publicly identified, but confirmed on Tuesday (12.11.24) that they are expecting their first child together.

She told People magazine, “I’m excited to start this new chapter in my life: embracing motherhood and diving into new acting projects. My heart is so full.”

The former child star is best known for playing Zuri Ross on the Disney Channel sitcom ‘Jessie’ alongside Debbie Ryan in the early 2010s, and continued to play the role on the spin-off ‘Bunk’d’ in the years that followed.

The good news for Skai comes after a difficult summer in which she was arrested on suspicion of domestic battery.

In August, the former “Dancing With the Stars” contestant was arrested after police officers were called to Universal CityWalk in Los Angeles when security spotted Skai and her boyfriend arguing.

The Los Angeles County district attorney’s office subsequently declined to file charges against her.

A Skai representative said: “Skai is relieved that the investigation has revealed that this was nothing more than a misunderstanding. We appreciate that the District Attorney’s Office very quickly decided that no charges should be filed and Skai looks forward to putting this behind him. “

TMZ previously reported that Skai pushed her boyfriend “more than once” and that the couple was held by security until police arrived.

Both Skai and her boyfriend denied a physical fight and reportedly told officers they were engaged.

According to the sheriff at the time, no weapons were involved and there were no identifiable injuries.

Skai and her unnamed partner have previously kept their relationship out of the public eye.