Former Disney Star Skai Jackson, 22, expecting first child with boyfriend (photos)

Actress Skai Jackson is going to be a mum. 

The former Disney star, 22, is expecting her first baby with her boyfriend. 

For weeks, there have been speculations about her being pregnant but she debuted her baby bump today while out with her 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 tells PEOPLE. 

As she prepares to become a mother, Jackson is also close with her mom, Kiya Cole, who raised the actress as a single mother. 

“[My mom] always taught me to stand 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.”