Misty Copeland has become a mother for the first time. The 39-year-old ballerina and her spouse Olu Evans welcomed a son named Jackson into the world, three months ago.
Speaking to PEOPLE, the former dancer for late music legend Prince said: “I’m on maternity leave right now. “But I will be back on the stage in 2023, hopefully, in the fall. ” Misty kept her pregnancy a secret because she wants a "private" personal life for her family.
She explained: “Definitely with my son, I wouldn’t have him probably be on camera for anything. “But when it comes to my career and what I’m doing, I’m really open. ” The new mom revealed the newborn is set to go on his first trip abroad this summer.
She told the publication: “We just got Jackson’s passport a couple days ago. “So we’re on our way to Corsica this summer in France. ” Misty heaped praise on her lawyer husband for being a huge support throughout her career and a great father.
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