Jess Smith 'Sun Baby' in Teletubbies Gives Birth to Her First Child, Feeling Old Yet?

Kapanlagi.com - First of all, disclaimer for the 90s generation reading this news, you will definitely feel very old. Just imagine, the iconic 'Sun Baby' from the television series TELETUBBIES has recently given birth to a child!

The 'Sun Baby' is known as Jess Smith. This year, she will turn 29 years old. And as mentioned above, Jess recently announced that she has given birth to a child.

Imagine, the baby figure who often accompanied our childhood on the screen, now has her own baby. It's okay if you feel old, no need to be ashamed. :)

What is the latest news about the 'Sun Baby'? And what does her baby look like? Check out the review below..

1. Jess Smith as 'Sun Baby'

Those who used to watch this scene, how old are you now? (Credit Photo: Ragdoll Production)

Jess Smith is a woman from England who was lucky enough to get the role as the 'Sun Baby' in the legendary series TELETUBBIES. She made her debut on the show in March 1997 when she was only 9 months old.

In an interview, Jess revealed that she beat out 50 other baby candidates during the audition for the 'Sun Baby' character. The scenes she filmed were not extensive, just a few expressions of laughter, contemplation, or confusion while looking at the camera. Understandably, she was still a baby.

"When filming those scenes, my dad was showing a teddy bear behind the camera to make me laugh. He also played with a toy race car to keep my eyes focused on the camera. Turns out, that trick worked!" Jess recalled in an interview a few years ago.

The story begins with Jess (the baby) undergoing a check-up at a hospital with her parents. Coincidentally, the producer of TELETUBBIES happened to be there, looking for a baby talent who enjoyed laughing. And after the selection process, Jess was chosen for that category.

2. Now Giving Birth to a New Sun Baby

Sun Baby Teletubbies now has her own baby (Credit Photo: instagram.com/j.smith_1995)

After the TELETUBBIES series ended, not many people know or seek information about Jess. What people know and remember at that time is the cute laughter of a beautiful baby in every opening of TELETUBBIES.

Who would have thought, now that legendary baby has grown into an adult woman who already has a partner, and has just given birth to her first child! Jess's first child is a baby girl named Poppy Rae Latham.

The happy news was first announced by Jess through her official Instagram account in early February 2024. As of this news, Poppy, the 'sun baby', is known to be over a month old. Jess often shares her happy moments as a mother on her Instagram timeline.

Come on, admit it! Who used to watch TELETUBBIES on TV but still haven't gotten married until now? We're in the same boat. :)

But anyway, congratulations to Jess Smith on the birth of her first child. Hopefully, Poppy can be a baby who always illuminates the world like the sun.

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