The former child star, who is best known for starring on 'Jessie' and 'Bunk'd', recently had a run-in with the law for domestic violence following an altercation with her boyfriend.
- August 13, 2024
AceShowbiz - It's been a while since Skai Jackson was last scene on TV, but she was reportedly making a scene during her recent outing with her boyfriend. The former child star was arrested last week for domestic violence following a public fight with her unnamed beau.
According to TMZ which first reported the news, the 22-year-old had a run-in with he law when she and her boyfriend visited Universal CityWalk. What was supposed to be a fun date apparently turned tense between the couple, who was seen engaging in an argument at the park.
Law enforcement sources say deputies were called to Universal CityWalk after security spotted Skai and her boyfriend's altercation which turned physical, with the actress allegedly pushing him more than once. Sources say security clocked the altercation and detained the couple until law enforcement arrived.
When deputies arrived, Skai and her boyfriend reportedly denied that they had an argument. They reportedly insisted that they were happily engaged and even expecting a baby together.
Deputies, however, reviewed video footage and saw the former Disney Channel star pushing her boyfriend. She was eventually arrested for misdemeanor domestic battery and cited, but released a few hours later.
The case will be reviewed by the L.A. County District Attorney's Office to determine if charges are warranted. Reps for Skai have not responded to a request for comment on her recent arrest, while the identity of her boyfriend remains unknown as the star has been keeping her man off social media.
Skai is best known for for playing Zuri Ross on the Disney Channel sitcom "Jessie" (2011-2015) and its spin-off series "Bunk'd" (2015-2018). She appeared on TIME's list of the "Most Influential Teens" in 2016, and was nominated for Best Influencer at the Shorty Awards in 2017.
Since then, Skai had voice roles on "Marvel Rising" TV shows and animated series "DreamWorks Dragons: Rescue Riders". She competed in the 29th season of "Dancing with the Stars" and made her writing debut with "Reach for the Skai: How to Inspire, Empower, and Clapback" (2019).
