Skai Jackson, the charming Disney darling who lit up our screens on Jessie and Bunk’d, found herself in a bit of a pickle last week when she was arrested for what can only be described as a sitcom-worthy domestic squabble.
Picture this: On August 9, Skai, 22, was chilling at Universal CityWalk—yes, the same spot where dreams come true and calories don’t count—when things took a turn for the dramatic. Reports say she and her boyfriend had what could only be described as a theatrical showdown. If it were a movie, it would have had an Oscar-worthy “Best Fight Scene” nomination.
Security, always the vigilant crowd-pleasers, spotted Skai allegedly giving her boyfriend a little push—a move so gentle it might have been mistaken for an awkward dance step. This dance was apparently repeated not once, but twice. Naturally, they called the cops because nothing says “we’re concerned” quite like a call to law enforcement over a push-and-shove.
The police arrived, reviewed the security footage, and after a dramatic pause (probably to eat popcorn and discuss the best dramatic angles), Skai was charged with misdemeanor domestic battery. They let her go, but the District Attorney is now playing the role of Judge Judy, reviewing the footage to decide if any serious charges should come into play.
Meanwhile, TMZ reports that Skai and her mystery beau, who remains anonymous for reasons only known to them, both claim that no actual physical altercation happened. They’ve apparently added a subplot to their story: they’re “happily engaged and expecting a baby together.” Because what better way to wrap up a drama than with a happy ending?
Skai Jackson, domestic drama queen turned sitcom star, making headlines with a twist that only Hollywood could script.
