Skai Jackson In Swimwear Confused For A ‘Child’

Skai Jackson dropped some vacation shots from Miami that had fans gushing. The former Disney Channel star known for her role as Zuri Ross on “Jessie” has had a tumultuous yet transformative year so far.

She welcomed motherhood, endured baby daddy drama, and still managed to show up on red carpets with poise. After all that, a vacation was well-earned. But even as a grown woman, experiencing the realities of adulthood, fans still see her as that “Disney little girl.”

The 5ft actress dripped in a simple, head-turning Dior ensemble in the four-slide Instagram carousel. She paired a Dior-branded tee with a retro star-spangled print over matching thong bottoms.

In her hand, she carried the J’adore Dior Terry Cloth bag, with matching Dior kitten heels on her feet. Some fans loved the heels, a few thought they were “ugly.” She also appeared barefaced, adding to the quiet confidence of the look.

Fans called her “gorgeous.” Jackson was undeniably “rocking the swimsuit” with confidence, and fans agreed that “she is exactly who she thinks she is.”

Many child stars face the challenge of convincing people they’ve grown up, and Skai Jackson is no exception. In her case, her petite frame fuels the perception. Some fans admitted that they still see her as “Disney little girl” rather than the 23-year-old woman she is.

Another fan commented, “Thought this was a child.” Unsurprisingly, over 1000 users liked the comment in support. “Will she ever not look like a little kid?” “She still gives little girl energy,” “You still look like 12,” other users chimed in.

Despite her size and famous Disney days, Skai Jackson is now a grown woman. In fact, she’s a mom. She welcomed a son with content creator Deondre Burgin in January 2025.

Jackson and Burgin started dating in 2023 and kept the relationship private. Then, in 2024, she announced that she was expecting a baby, but she didn’t explicitly state Burgin as the father. In May, the once private relationship became a public spectacle for all the wrong reasons.

Skai Jackson filed for a temporary restraining order against her ex-boyfriend, Deondre Burgin, alleging a year-long pattern of physical and emotional abuse. She alleged incidents ranging from threats at knifepoint to physical assaults, including one on Mother’s Day while she held her newborn.

The court granted the order, requiring Burgin to stay away from her and her son, Kasai. Since then, he has been tied to home burglary and armed carjacking charges.

Fans have expressed disappointment with Jackson’s choice. “Every time I see her, I get pissed off with her bd [baby daddy] selection,” one wrote under her vacation post.

Skai Jackson ended the spring season with a Turks and Caicos trip. She impressed in a black string bikini, posing poolside with an arched back that flaunted her curves. This time, she repped Louis Vuitton over Dior. This was days before she filed the restraining order, so fans were relatively good, calling her the “prettiest girl.”