Jesse Williams and Alejandra Onieva have welcomed their first child as a couple, marking the actor’s third child overall, E!
- September 30, 2026
AceShowbiz - Jesse Williams and Alejandra Onieva have welcomed their first child as a couple, marking the actor’s third child overall, E! News reports. The couple has chosen to keep most details about their newborn, including the baby’s name, private.
They first met while filming the 2025 Prime Video series Hotel Costiera in Italy, E! News notes, with Page Six adding that their relationship went public shortly before the show’s September premiere. The pair married privately earlier in 2025, with no public information about the wedding ceremony. Alejandra, who is originally from Madrid, Spain, shared a sweet Instagram video showing her playing with their baby’s feet resting on her stomach, according to E! News. Page Six also confirms that Jesse posted an Instagram video hinting at the new arrival by showing baby bottles in his fridge, which Alejandra later reposted along with her own clip of their infant’s feet.
In his own Instagram post, Jesse subtly announced the birth by sharing a creative video inspired by Spike Lee’s 1989 film Do The Right Thing. He also expressed the challenges of balancing fatherhood and his work on Hotel Costiera, including waking early to connect with his older children across time zones. Jesse has emphasized prioritizing his children’s wellbeing while preparing them for life’s realities.
Jesse Williams is best known for his role as Dr. Jackson Avery on Grey's Anatomy, a character he portrayed since 2009. With 21 acting credits including appearances in Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2, The, Greek, and Brooklyn's Finest, he has also received multiple award nominations such as the NAACP Image Awards and People’s Choice Awards. Williams shares his two other children, Sadie and Maceo, with his ex-wife Aryn Drake-Lee following their 2020 divorce.
This new addition marks a joyful chapter for Jesse Williams and Alejandra, who have managed to keep their family life largely private despite their public profiles. Their growing family comes amid Jesse’s continued work in film and television, highlighting the balance between his professional commitments and personal priorities.
This article is based on reporting originally published by E! News.