Shawn Johnson Responds to Rumors She’s Pregnant With Baby No. 4
Don’t get it twisted: Shawn Johnson East is not expecting another child.
The Olympic gymnast—who shares daughter Drew, 6, as well as sons Jett, 4, and Barrett a.k.a. “Bear,” 2, with husband Andrew East—set the record straight about a fourth pregnancy, clarifying that the rumors circulating online are completely false.
“SPAM! NOT TRUE AND NOT OUR ACCOUNT HAHAHAHAH,” she wrote in a since-expired Instagram Story on Feb. 26, which was captured by People. “This was our announcement for being pregnant with BEAR!!!!!”
Indeed, the announcement video that Shawn, 34, was referencing came from a 2023 episode of her and Andrew’s joint podcast, Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew.
At the time, the couple—who has been married since 2016—spoke about their third baby on the way, with Shawn noting that she had been pregnant four times already after suffering a miscarriage during her first pregnancy in 2017. However, it appears her words were taken out of context and reposted by a fan on TikTok on Feb. 23, leading to the recent confusion.
Even though Shawn isn’t currently pregnant, she hasn’t completely ruled out expanding their family. But, if she chooses to appease her husband—who is one of five siblings—the former Olympian knows she won’t be carrying their baby this time around.
“I said, ‘Well, I can tell you this: This will be my last pregnancy,'” she told E! News in 2023. “I’m up for helping babies around the world who need families. I think we can have that conversation later if that’s something we want to talk about.”
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Shawn—who welcomed all three kids via C-section because of their “very large” size—added, “I’ve been so lucky to be able to get pregnant and carry babies. But three C-sections will take a toll. And I want to be able to be that mom that’s chasing my children around for years and years and years.”
In the meantime, Shawn and Andrew certainly have their hands full with three little ones under the age of 7.
“I’d say the hardest part is catering to their attention need,” the podcast host told E! News in 2024. “And I don’t mean that in a dramatic way. I truly want to be able to spend quality time with all three kids. And having three kids, you have to sacrifice time with each of them for the other.”
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Noting that she and the former NFL player try their best to give each child one-on-one attention, Shawn acknowledged, “It’s sometimes sad because I know Drew wants it, but I’m giving it to Jett, or Jett wants it, but I’m giving it to Bear.”
“I know it will average itself out,” she added. “But we’re still figuring out those logistics.”
For more of Shawn and Andrew’s sweet family moments, keep reading…
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Welcome Baby Bear
Shawn and Andrew appear with their third baby, son Bear, in December 2023.
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Baby No. 3
Shawn Johnson East and Andrew East welcomed their third child on Dec. 12, 2023.
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Moment With Daddy
The former NFL player already has a sweet connection with baby No. 3.
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Sibling Bonding
The newborn shared a hug with big sister Drew, born in 2019, and brother Jett, born in 2021.
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Bear-y Cute
The gymnast captioned this cute shot of her thirdborn with the bear emoji.
Family of Four
Shawn and Andrew, who tied the knot in 2016, posed with Drew and Jett. She captioned the 2022 portrait, “Just the Hulk and his family.”
A House Divided
For Halloween 2023, the guys chose their fighters as the girls went for magical vibes.
Taking After Dad
“Well… can’t make this up,” Shawn wrote in August 2022. “Little dude has a new favorite toy. Giggles, smiles, won’t put it down.”
Red, White and Baby Blue
The fam was ready for fireworks on July 4, 2022.
Pool Time
Shawn and Andrew relaxed with a swim alongside their kids.
Struttin’ Her Stuff
Drew modeled her one-piece swimsuit during a family pool day.
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