00:00Sky Jackson, the former child star of Disney's channels Jessie and Bunked,
00:03is entering a new chapter in her life. She's expecting her first child.
00:08Sky, now 22, shared her excitement with People Magazine, saying,
00:11I'm thrilled to begin this new chapter in my life, embracing motherhood,
00:15and diving into new acting projects. My heart is so full.
00:19Jackson last made headlines in August when she was arrested for misdemeanor domestic battery
00:23after shoving her boyfriend at Universal City Walk, which was confirmed by security footage
00:28leading to her arrest. TMZ reported that during the incident, Jackson informed police she was
00:32pregnant and engaged, although her recent confirmation to People is the first time
00:36she's publicly acknowledged her pregnancy. Controversy struck again when a Facebook
00:41post by a user named Yerky Yerky claimed he was the father and expressed anger about the pregnancy.
00:47This post, shared by blogger Tasha K, caused a frenzy online, to which Sky and her mother,
00:51Kia Cole, quickly defended the future father, stating his account was hacked.
00:55The identity of the father remains undisclosed. Despite the drama, Sky Jackson is looking
01:00forward to motherhood and new career opportunities, including her upcoming film,
01:05The Man in the White Band, releasing in December.
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