KJ Smith looked radiant as ever on the BET Awards 2024 red carpet, glowing in a flowing yellow gown that perfectly framed her beautiful third-trimester bump. But what started as a light-hearted chat with People turned into an unexpected reveal that had fans buzzing online.
When asked about pregnancy cravings, KJ casually mentioned that lasagna and fries didn’t sit well with “her,” quickly realizing she may have spilled the baby’s gender.
KJ gasped and jokingly told the reporter to “cut” the footage—but the cat was already out of the bag. Her husband, Skyh Black, couldn’t help but laugh, playfully reminding KJ that she had warned him to be careful not to slip first. “She’s been telling me the whole time, ‘watch yourself!’” he teased.
@people It’s a girl! 💖 #Sistas actress #KJSmith and husband #SkyhBlack accidentally let the sex of their baby slip – but agreed to let PEOPLE announce this exclusive! 🫶 #BETawards #BETawards2025 #CelebrityCouple #CelebrityParents
Of course, the internet lost it over the organic, candid moment. Fans rushed to the comment sections, sharing their excitement:
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@thegreatisnate: “Literally one of my favorite carpet moments I’ve ever been a part of! So glad KJ and Skyh agreed to let me keep this exclusive. 💕🎤”
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@yallfavoritegeminion: “It’s giving… definitely planned 😂 Congrats tho omg 😍❤️”
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@meitai: “That brother was relieved that it’s finally out now. 😂”
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@sisi_robertson: “This is beautiful—he couldn’t wait to talk about his daughter 😍😍😍😍”
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@nowthatsmajor: “CONGRATULATIONS!!! And the child will be blessed and healthy…🙏🏾🙌🏾💪🏾”
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@dominiquechinn: “That dress on her and her baby bump was made for them on that red carpet ❤️😍”
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@itsdasiavu: “That baby is going to come into this world giving FACE! 😍👏🏾”
Later on Instagram, KJ blamed the slip on full-blown “mom brain,” adding Rob49’s ‘WTHELLY’ as the soundtrack to her post. But the excitement didn’t stop there. Skyh Black also proudly shared that his “girl dad” shopping spree was well underway. “I’ve bought so many things from 0‑6 months that she’s telling me to stop,” he said with a grin.
This sweet surprise comes just weeks after the couple shared stunning maternity photos to announce their pregnancy.
Their love story—born on the set of ‘Sistas’, blooming into a romance in 2021, and culminating in a dreamy Malibu wedding in 2023—has been nothing short of inspirational.
They’ve openly discussed their journey to parenthood, including KJ’s brave battle with fibroids and PCOS. At one point, KJ even confessed that she’d convinced herself she might not have children—but here they are now, joyfully preparing for their baby girl’s arrival.
Talk about blessings on blessings.