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    Skai Jackson: 19 facts you need to know about the rising star

    From her age to her height and Disney career, here's everything you need to know about Skai Jackson.

    1. Skai Jackson

      1. Who is Skai Jackson?

      You might be obsessed with her killer performances on Dancing With The Stars but who is Skai Jackson? Here's everything you need to know about her, from her age to her early career and her time in Disney's TV shows Jessie and Bunk'd. [PA Images]

    2. Skai Jackson on the red carpet

      2. How old is Skai Jackson?

      Skai Jackson is 20 years old. She was born on April 8th, in 2002. She began her career as a model when she was just a child for companies like Coca-Cola and Old Navy. [PA Images]

    3. Skai Jackson red carpet

      3. How tall is Skai Jackson?

      Skai Jackson is around 5ft 3 inches, or 160cm tall. [PA Images]

    4. Skai Jackson

      4. Who does Skai Jackson play on Jessie?

      Skai Jackson played Zuri Ross, Jessie's friend, in Disney Channel's TV show Jessie and its spinoff Bunk'd. [via Disney Channel]

    5. Skai Jackson net worth

      5. What is Skai Jackson's net worth?

      There's no accurate details on Skai Jackson's net worth right now. But she's been a working actress since childhood so Skai is likely to have made a sizeable fortune from that. [PA Images]

    6. Skai Jackson siblings

      6. Does Skai Jackson have any siblings?

      Skai Jackson has two siblings, a brother and a sister, whose names aren't known. [PA Images]

    7. skai jackson mom Kiya Cole

      7. Who is Skai Jackson's mom? – Kiya Cole

      Skai Jackson's mother is Kiya Cole. Kiya hails from New York and is Skai's part-time manager. She also has almost 200,000 Instagram followers. [Michael Tullberg/Getty Images]

    8. Skai Jackson and mom

      8. Who are Skai Jackson's parents?

      Skai Jackson's parents are called Jacob and Kiya. They're divorced, so Skai reportedly lives with her mom Kiya. Kiya, who part time manages Skai, can often be seen on Skai's Instagram and at red carpets events with her daughter. [via Instagram]

    9. Skai Jackson boyfriend

      9. Who is Skai Jackson's boyfriend?

      As of April 2022, Skai Jackson appears to be single. She's always incredibly private about her dating life so she would be dating someone in secret. [@skaijackson via Instagram]

    10. Skai Jackson Juelz Smith dating

      10. Did Skai Jackson date Juelz Smith?

      There have been rumours that Skai Jackson dated Juelz Smith – Beyoncé's nephew – after a photo of them together started circulating social media in January. In the image, Skai can be seen sitting on Julez’s shoulders. Neither publicly confirmed if they're anything but friends, however, a leaked text conversation allegedly between Juelz and his friends show him saying they had a sexual relationship. [@skaijackson via Instagram, @julezjsmith via Instagram]

    11. Skai Jackson NLE Choppa

      11. Is Skai Jackson dating NLE Choppa?

      There have been rumours that Skai Jackson is dating rapper NLE Choppa. The rumours started in January 2021, after a fan asked Skai on Twitter: "@skaijackson if you ever see this I wanted to ask if you single because I fell in love with you this was hard to say." She replied: "LMAOO, Yes I'm single for rn." NLE Choppa then cryptically responded to Skai's tweet: "Umhm." They have since left flirty comments to each other on social media. [@skaijackson via Instagram, @nlechoppamusic via Instagram]

    12. Skai Jackson music awards

      12. No, Skai Jackson is not dead...

      Back in 2019, someone on Twitter started the sick rumour that Skai had been murdered, starting a hashtag and prompting Skai to clap back with: "Go get a job, go to school, do something other than sit behind your computer and start a hashtag saying I’m dead. You look nutssss" So no, Skai is luckily very much alive – and thriving! [PA Images]

    13. Skai Jackson on Dancing With The Stars

      13. Skai Jackson competed on Dancing With The Stars in 2020.

      In September 2020, Skai joined the cast of ABC’s Dancing With The Stars. Her professional partner was Alan Bersten. In Week One, she topped the leaderboard alongside Justina Machado with 21 points, cementing herself as a strong contender for that mirrorball trophy. Skai eventually made the semi-finals but was eliminated in the 10th week. [via Instagram]

    14. Skai Jackson

      14. What other movies has Skai Jackson been in?

      Skai has appeared in a handful of movies. Her first was Liberty Kid, aged just 3. She has also appeared in Rescue Me, The Rebound, Arthur, The Smurfs, G.I. Joe: Retaliation, and My Dad's a Soccer Mom. [via Instagram]

    15. Skai Jackson Bunk'd

      15. What other TV shows has Skai Jackson been in?

      Skai Jackson is best known for her role as Zuri Ross in Disney Channel's Jessie and Bunk'd. She has also appeared in a number of other shows, including Dora the Explorer, Boardwalk Empire, Austin & Ally (as Zuri), and Marvel comic shows like the Marvel Rising series and Ultimate Spider-Man. [via Disney Channel]

    16. Skai Jackson with Lil Nas X

      16. Is Skai Jackson related to Lil Nas X?

      No, Skai Jackson and Lil Nas X are not related. However, Skai featured in the rapper's 'Panini' music video. The two shared a picture together on Instagram during the filming. [via Instagram]

    17. Is Skai Jackson related to Janet and Michael Jacks

      17. Is Skai Jackson related to Janet and Michael Jackson?

      Skai is has no connection and is not related to the Jackson family, although some people are often mistaken and think that she is Janet Jackson’s daughter. [via Instagram]

    18. bhad bhabie

      18. Why are Skai Jackson and Bhad Bhabie arguing on Instagram?

      In February 2020, Bhad Bhabie went off on Skai Jackson on Instagram Live. She accused Skai of being "obsessed" with her, being thirsty for men she had dated and making a fake finsta page to abuse her from. Both Skai's mom and Bhad Bhabie's mum, Barbara Bregoli, soon got involved too. Skai didn't respond to the allegations directly, but she did post an unbothered tweet. [@bhadbhabie via Instagram, @SkaiJackson via Twitter]

    19. Skai Jackson Instagram

      19. Is Skai Jackson on Instagram?

      Yes, both her Twitter and Instagram handles are @skaijackson. [via Instagram]

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