Congrats! JR Smith & Actress Candice Patton Welcome First Child Together (PHOTOS)
Roomies, congratulations are in order for JR Smith and Candice Patton. The former NBA baller and āThe Flashā actress have welcomed their first child together.
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Details On JR & Candiceās Baby Arrival
On Saturday (Sept. 28), JR Smith and Candice Patton announced the arrival of their baby boy in a joint Instagram post.
The adorable photo collection features the newborn in a cozy onesie and other images of him resting in bed. Another snapshot shows JR proudly cradling his son in one arm.
Candice posted photos and videos on Instagram showing off the infantās tiny lilā feet. In her caption, she shared that she and JR welcomed their baby boy at home.
āSon in Virgo. Born at home. Heart now beats outside of my chest. In love forevermore šš£ā
This is JR and Candiceās first child together, however he has three daughters ā Demi, Denver, and Peyton āwith his estranged wife Jewel Harris.Ā
Social Media Reacts
Social media users quickly filled The Shade Room comment section with reactions to JRās news with many questioning the former athleteās baby arrival given his marital status.
Instagram user @1word_carmelized @dream_chaser587 wrote, āThe most lowkey person ever lol. Congratulations!!āĀ
Instagram user @foreverleahbee wrote, āI hope his ex wife is well and doing good things.āĀ
While Instagram user @baddiedye wrote, āHaving a baby by a āmarriedā man aināt a flex šā
Then Instagram user @_sevenohtwo_ wrote, āso the wife was telling the truth the WHOLE TIME.āĀ
Another Instagram user @loxiebrown wrote, āis the divorce final yetā¦.āĀ
Instagram user @rancehill99 wrote, āFinally got a son šš¾ a manās tribe isnāt complete until he gets a son šāĀ
Lastly, Instagram user @hutchbb5 wrote, āMuch luv ā¤ļø Jrā¦.I glad your finally happy š„š„š„āĀ
More Info On JR & Candice Patton
Page Six reports that JR and Candice first sparked dating rumors in October 2019 when a photo of them at a Halloween party appeared on social media.
The innanet quickly reacted to the photo fueling speculation that he was cheating on his wife, Jewel. However, TMZ reveals that JR clarified his marriage status, stating that he and Jewel have been separated for a while.
Concerns grew after Jewel took to Instagram, claiming she knew all about the alleged affair between JR and Candice Patton.
In the 2019 viral clip, Jewel mentions both JR and Candice by name, according to TMZ. In the video, she asserts that God spoke to her, prompting her to go public about the situation.
āMy husband, heās hurting and Candice, sheās hurting. For her to go out here, Father God, and seek a married man, I just pray that you give her grace and mercy through all of this,ā Jewel says in the video.
At the time, JR seemingly responded to Jewelās video with a post stating that Instagram isnāt a suitable platform for relationships.
āIG aināt a place for relationships!! But God told me to tell yāall Iāve been separated for months. He doesnāt understand why his child failed to mention thatā¦ #thatsall,ā Jewel wrote.
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What Do You Think Roomies?