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Skai Jackson Got Arrested & The Internet’s Freaking TF Out

Rachel Armstrong

Yikes! It seems there’s trouble in paradise for former Disney Channel actress Skai Jackson and her nameless boyfriend. 

On Aug 13, TMZ reported that the couple was involved in an alleged domestic violence dispute, which occurred at Universal Studios in Los Angeles on Aug. 8. According to the outlet, the Disney Channel alum — best known for her starring roles in Jessie and Bunk’d — allegedly pushed her boyfriend more than once while they were at Universal’s CityWalk.

According to Us Weekly, security detained the couple until law enforcement arrived. Both parties denied anything physical had happened — but reportedly revealed that they’re engaged and expecting a child together. (Her Campus reached out to Jackson’s team for comment, but did not hear back by the time of publication.) It’s a lot, besties, I know. 

It was reported that after reviewing the footage of the altercation, Deputies saw Jackson push her partner and later took her into custody. Jackson was arrested for a misdemeanor domestic battery and was cited, but was later released on bail. 

After learning of Jackson’s arrest, the internet didn’t waste time sharing their reactions to this situation, and TBH, many people have been saying what we’re all thinking. 

This is the first time we’ve heard about Jackson and her boyfriend, seeing as she’s yet to go public with him. In February 2024, Jackson posted a Snapchat mirror selfie that showed her posing next to a mystery man, but she placed an emoji over his face. “Showing my new BF,” she captioned the pic. 

While she’s kept her man out of the spotlight, Jackson is all too familiar with fame. She started her career at the age of 5, acting in various TV shows and movies. After landing the role of Zuri Ross in Jessie, Jackson went on to do a little voice acting and even appeared on Dancing with the Stars. 

Jackson has since left Disney and has been influencing full-time. She has 22 million followers on TikTok, an Instagram following of 8.9 million, and 1.58 million YouTube subscribers. Her content mainly includes fashion, beauty, and Rich & Expensive taste tests (IYKYK).

As of 4 p.m. EST on Aug. 13, Jackson has not commented on her arrest. But if she does, I hope we can get to the bottom of whether or not she’s actually getting married and expecting a baby. 

Rachel Armstrong

St. John's '21

Rachel is a contributing writer for Her Campus under the Culture and Entertainment verticle. Her articles cover trending topics, including new releases, fan theories, and pop culture news. She has been a part of the Her Campus community since 2019, when she started as a charting member of the Her Campus St. John's University chapter. Rachel was also the chapter's President from Fall 2020 to Spring 2021. As president, Rachel managed the divisions of the chapter, gave weekly updates on progress, and led chapter meetings and events. In 2021, Rachel graduated from St. John's with a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and a minor in Business Administration. Rachel has freelanced in Digital Marketing and Copywriting since graduating. As an aspiring multi-media journalist, Rachel enjoys exercising her writing skills on various digital platforms. You can catch Rachel trying out new makeup trends on TikTok, watching her favorite shows, or listening to music in her free time. She is passionate about connecting with people through music, lifestyle, and cultural conversations.