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Faith Jenkins, an American attorney, legal commentator, and media personality, and her husband, R&B singer Kenny Lattimore, welcomed their first child together, a daughter named Skylar Leigh Lattimore, on January 17, 2023. The couple first announced they were expecting in August 2022 and later revealed they were having a girl. Jenkins, who has appeared on various news channels as a legal analyst, left her role as the presiding judge on Divorce Court in September 2022, with her pregnancy being one of the speculated reasons for her departure.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | 21 September 1977 |
| Baby's name | Skylar Leigh Lattimore |
| Baby's sex | Female |
| Date of birth of baby | 17 January 2023 |
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Faith Jenkins and Kenny Lattimore's baby announcement
On August 22, 2022, Faith Jenkins and Kenny Lattimore announced that they were expecting their first child together. The couple, who married in 2020, shared the news on Instagram. "Faith and I are so happy to share that we are expecting a little baby Lattimore!! We are so excited for this next chapter of our lives," Lattimore wrote. Jenkins added, "Kenny, as I've told you countless times over the last three years, I simply could not ask for a better husband and life partner and – now – father to our soon-to-be little human!!"
In October 2022, the couple revealed they were expecting a girl. "We are so excited to share – and so many of you guessed correctly 😆✨. Kenny, you are going to be the best dad to our little scholar," Jenkins wrote on Instagram. "I can only hope our baby has your kind heart & genuine soul as I know the world will be that much of a better place."
Their daughter, Skylar Leigh Lattimore, was born on January 17, 2023. Lattimore shared the news on Instagram, writing, "Welcome to the world Skylar Leigh Lattimore! Our sweet, beautiful baby girl arrived last week and mom and baby are doing well! Faith, I marvel at your strength and resilience and am so happy our daughter has you as her guiding light in life." Jenkins also shared the news on Instagram, writing, "Welcome to the world Skylar Leigh Lattimore! Last week our precious baby girl made her debut. And just like that, life has taken on a whole new meaning."
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The baby's gender reveal
In October 2022, two months after announcing they were expecting their first child together, Kenny Lattimore and his wife, Faith Jenkins, revealed the gender of their baby on Instagram. In a collaborative post, the couple shared a video of them standing behind a white cake with pink and blue decorations. As Lattimore's song "Never Knew" played, they cut the cake together and showed the slice with pink icing, revealing they were having a girl.
"We are so excited to share – and so many of you guessed correctly 😆✨. Kenny, you are going to be the best dad to our little scholar, Jenkins wrote in the caption. "I can only hope our baby has your kind heart & genuine soul as I know the world will be that much of a better place."
Lattimore and Jenkins first met in 2019 through a blind lunch date set up by a mutual friend. Six months later, they were engaged, and in March 2020, they tied the knot. The couple announced they were expecting a baby in August 2022, and in January 2023, they welcomed their daughter, Skylar Leigh Lattimore, into the world.
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Faith Jenkins' pregnancy and departure from 'Divorce Court'
Faith Jenkins Pregnancy and Departure from Divorce Court
Faith Jenkins, the American attorney, legal commentator, and media personality, left the courtroom series Divorce Court in September 2022, after serving as the presiding judge for two years. Jenkins, who was the face of the series from August 2020, announced her departure from the show in August 2022, coinciding with the news that she was expecting her first child with her husband, singer Kenny Lattimore.
Pregnancy Announcement
In August 2022, Jenkins and Lattimore announced they were expecting their first child together. Lattimore shared the news on Instagram, expressing their excitement for the next chapter of their lives. The couple, who married in 2020, welcomed their daughter, Skylar Leigh Lattimore, on January 17, 2023.
Departure from Divorce Court
The announcement of Jenkins' pregnancy sparked speculation among fans about the reason for her departure from Divorce Court. While some attributed it to a possible conflict of interest or the expiration of her contract, others suspected it was due to her involvement in a new show. Jenkins confirmed the latter, revealing that she would be hosting and executive producing the true-crime series Killer Relationship with Faith Jenkins on Oxygen.
Replacement on Divorce Court
Following Jenkins' departure, Star Jones took over as the presiding judge on Divorce Court from September 2022. Jones, a seasoned legal professional with experience as a senior district attorney and legal commentator, became the first Black woman and person to star as a TV arbitrator with her own show, Jones & Jury, in 1994.
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The birth of Skylar Leigh Lattimore
On January 17, 2023, Faith Elizabeth Lattimore (née Jenkins) and her husband, Kenny Lattimore, welcomed their first child, Skylar Leigh Lattimore, into the world. The couple announced they were expecting a daughter in August 2022, and the birth of Skylar marked a new and exciting chapter in their lives.
In the lead-up to Skylar's birth, Faith and Kenny shared their excitement and anticipation for parenthood. "Faith and I are so happy to share that we are expecting a little baby Lattimore!! We are so excited for this next chapter of our lives," Kenny wrote in an Instagram caption. Faith also expressed her joy, saying, "Kenny as I've told you countless times over the last three years, I simply could not ask for a better husband and life partner and – now – father to our soon-to-be little human!!"
The birth of Skylar was a joyous occasion for the new parents. Kenny shared his admiration for Faith's strength and resilience during pregnancy and childbirth, and he looked forward to the positive influence she would have on their daughter's life. "Faith, I marvel at your strength and resilience and am so happy our daughter has you as her guiding light in life," he wrote in an Instagram post.
Faith, too, expressed her emotions as a new mother, reflecting on the support she received from Kenny throughout her pregnancy. "The last nine months you have supported me in all the ways I needed it most — I watched you juggle a lot with your schedule, and you somehow managed to balance it all," she wrote on Instagram. She also shared her gratitude for the well-wishes they received and her feelings as a new mother: "Skylar is healthy, I'm recovering lol, and we've been soaking it all in. I'm a mom now... so many emotions & it feels so surreal."
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Faith Jenkins' post-birth message
On January 17, 2023, Faith Jenkins gave birth to her daughter, Skylar Leigh Lattimore, with her husband, singer Kenny Lattimore. Jenkins shared a heartfelt message on Instagram, expressing her joy and gratitude:
> Welcome to the world Skylar Leigh Lattimore! Last week our precious baby girl made her debut. And just like that life has taken on a whole new meaning. @kennylattimore, the last nine months you have supported me in all the ways I needed it most — I watched you juggle a lot with your schedule & you somehow managed to balance it all. If Skylar ever wants to know what true love looks like, she will look no further than you. Skylar is healthy, I’m recovering lol, and we’ve been soaking it all in. I'm a mom now .. so many emotions & it feels so surreal.
Lattimore also shared a touching Instagram post, welcoming his daughter and expressing his admiration for Jenkins:
> Welcome to the world Skylar Leigh Lattimore! Our sweet, beautiful baby girl arrived last week and mom and baby are doing well! Faith, I marvel at your strength and resilience and am so happy our daughter has you as her guiding light in life. You are going to be the most incredible mother to our Skylar. Just like in this video I think she’ll always instinctly know you’re just a finger grab away 😊!
The couple first announced they were expecting in August 2022 and later revealed they were having a girl. Jenkins, an attorney, media personality, and former judge on the TV series Divorce Court, and Lattimore, a renowned R&B singer, married in March 2020 and have been going strong ever since.
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Frequently asked questions
Yes, Faith Jenkins and her husband, Kenny Lattimore, welcomed their daughter, Skylar Leigh Lattimore, on January 17, 2023.
Faith Jenkins and Kenny Lattimore revealed that they were expecting a baby girl in October 2022.
Faith Jenkins announced her pregnancy in August 2022, and she left Divorce Court in September 2022. However, she clarified that her departure was due to a new show she was producing and hosting, and not because of her pregnancy.
