Former Disney Channel star Skai Jackson She finally announced her pregnancy.

Jackson, best known for her role as Zuri Ross on the popular Disney show “Jessie” and its spin-off “Bunk’d,” has been exclusively confirmed to take on the role. People She said she was expecting her first child from her boyfriend, whose identity has not been disclosed yet.

“I am so excited to begin this new chapter in my life by embracing motherhood and diving into new acting projects. My heart is so full!,” she told the outlet.

Jackson’s next project will be starring in the feature film “The Man in the White Van”.He recently attended Comic-Con in support of the film, which will be released on December 13th.

The big reveal comes a few months after the 22-year-old was arrested in August on suspicion of domestic battery involving her boyfriend. Like previously reportedThe incident occurred at Universal City Walk in Los Angeles, California. Deputies were called after security guards noticed Jackson pushing her boyfriend multiple times during an argument.

When deputies arrived at the scene, the couple denied anything had become physical and told law enforcement that they were happily engaged and that Jackson was expecting their first child.

After law enforcement reviewed video footage of Jackson pushing her boyfriend, Jackson was arrested on a misdemeanor charge of domestic battery, cited and released several hours later.

There were no visible injuries, no weapons were used and no charges were filed.

“Skai is relieved that the investigation revealed that this was nothing more than a misunderstanding. We appreciate that the prosecutor decided very quickly that there should be no charges, and Skai looks forward to putting this behind us,” a representative for the actress said. People In that case.

Since then, Jackson has seemingly flown under the radar and never mentioned her pregnancy until now following her arrest.