Disney Channel alumna Skai Jackson is all grown up and starting a family of her own.

A representative for Jackson, known for the Disney series “Jessie” and “Bunk’d,” confirmed to The Times on Tuesday that the 22-year-old actor is expecting her first child. Jackson first revealed the baby news to People, sharing that she is expecting the baby with her boyfriend, whose identity she has not publicly revealed.

“My heart is so full,” Jackson told the magazine, adding she is excited for a “new chapter in my life” personally and professionally.

The TV star confirmed her pregnancy three months after she was arrested on suspicion of domestic violence at Universal Studios in Hollywood. She was arrested Aug. 9 after security personnel noticed her and her boyfriend getting into a physical altercation at the theme park, which is adjacent to the Universal CityWalk dining and shopping district.

At the time, a spokesperson for the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department told The Times that an initial investigation determined the actor was the primary aggressor. Both Jackson and her boyfriend denied reports of a physical altercation, a source told TMZ in August. The source also revealed that the couple was engaged and expecting their first child. Jackson was booked at the West Hollywood station. Her bail was set for $20,000 and she was cited and released hours after her arrest.

A week later the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office decided it will not charge Jackson, according to multiple outlets. “Skai is relieved that the investigation revealed that this was nothing more than a misunderstanding,” a representative for the actor told Us Weekly in August.

A soon-to-be mom, Jackson is no stranger to entertaining kids. While she is best known for her work on Disney Channel, Jackson’s TV career also includes voice acting roles in the children‘s series “Bubble Guppies,” “Dora the Explorer” and “Dragons: Rescue Riders.”

In recent years she has also appeared in HBO’s “A Black Lady Sketch Show,” the short film “Big Boss” (based on the life of fellow former child star KeKe Palmer) and the movies “Sheroes” and “The Man in the White Van.”

Beyond TV and film, Jackson also starred in the 2019 music video “Panini” with rapper Lil Nas X.

Embracing Motherhood

Jackson shared her pregnancy news in an interview with People on November 12th, stating that she is thrilled to be embarking on this new chapter in her life. The star, who is known for her roles in Disney Channel’s “Jessie” and “Bunk’d,” has been open about her excitement for motherhood and the prospect of new acting projects.

The news came as a surprise to many fans, but not a complete one. In late October, Jackson was spotted out and about with her boyfriend, who has not been publicly identified, holding her stomach. This led to speculation among fans that she might be expecting a child.

A Growing Family

While Jackson did not share a due date or any potential baby names with People, the star is clearly looking forward to her journey into motherhood. She has also been making a name for herself beyond Disney Channel, with roles in HBO’s “A Black Lady Sketch Show” and the short film “Big Boss.”

Jackson is set to appear in the upcoming horror film “The Man in the White Van,” which is slated for a release in December. Her pregnancy announcement follows on the heels of other big news in the entertainment world, including Megan Fox’s confirmation that she is expecting a child with her fiancé, rapper Machine Gun Kelly.

A Busy Year

Jackson's career has seen a lot of activity this year. Aside from her new acting roles, she also published her first book, “Reach for the Skai: How to Inspire, Empower and Clapback,” back in 2019. The following year, she competed on “Dancing With the Stars” and made it to the semi-finals.

With a new baby on the way, Jackson is sure to keep busy in both her personal and professional lives. Her fans are eagerly awaiting news of her baby’s arrival and are excited to see what she will accomplish in the future.

A Star on the Rise

Skai Jackson has come a long way from her early days on Disney Channel. She has grown into a talented actress and a successful businesswoman, and her pregnancy is just the latest chapter in her inspiring journey.

As she transitions into motherhood, Jackson is sure to continue to inspire and empower others, both on and off the screen. Her fans are excited to watch her next chapter unfold, and to celebrate the arrival of her newest addition.