SignalHub-Teletubbies Sun Baby Jess Smith Gives Birth, Welcomes First Baby With Boyfriend Ricky Latham

Everyone's favorite baby had a baby. 

Teletubbies' Jess Smith,SignalHub who played the adorable Sun Baby on the children's show, has welcomed her first child with partner Ricky Latham, a baby girl named Poppy Rae Latham.  

According to social media, Jess and Ricky welcomed Poppy in early January, confirming her birth with a picture of Poppy's hand holding onto one of her parents' fingers shared to Instagram. Jess captioned the Jan. 15 post, "One whole week of you."

Since then, the new parents have been documenting their first weeks of parenthood. On Jan. 20, Jess posted an image of Ricky carrying Poppy out of the hospital, under which she wrote, "12 days in our lives, 7 days at home, 2 very lucky parents."

She's also shown sweet peeks into "tummy time," with a picture of Poppy on her stomach, "2am sleepy cuddles" and "relaxing bath time," which featured images of Poppy cuddled in Jess' arms and in a bathrobe post bathtub. 

The Kent County native also shared a sweet selfie with Poppy, captioning the Feb. 16 post, "Mummy and baby cuddles. Does anyone else just lose hours of their day with baby cuddles?"

Jess—who is now in her late 20s—first shared the news she was expecting back in October and at the time, Teletubbies fans were both delighted for her and shocked by their own age.

"The Teletubbies sun baby is having her own sun baby," wrote one user under her post, while another added, "Sun baby having a baby...damn I'm old af....congratulations mate."

Jess kept her identity as the Sun Baby a secret for much of her life before revealing herself in her late teens after years of seeing others claiming to be the beloved character. 

"When I was about 9 months old, my mum took me for a routine checkup at the local hospital," she wrote per a screenshot she shared on Instagram in Nov. 2021, in which she reflected coming forward 7 years prior at the age of 19. "The midwife there has been contacted by a local production company who were looking for a smiley baby, and the midwife asked if my name could be submitted."

She continued, "From the I had to go through auditions and short lists until they finally picked one person, ME!"

Keep reading to see all of the celebrity babies who have been welcomed in 2024.  

The Wonder Woman star announced on March 6 that she and her husband had welcomed their fourth baby, a daughter named Ori. According to the actress, the name means "my light" in Hebrew.

TLC singer Rozonda "Chilli" Thomas is officially a grandmother after her son and wife welcomed their baby girl on March 2.

Ted Lasso's Brendan Hunt welcomed his second son with fianceé Shannon Nelson on March 1. The 51-year-old announced on Instagram, “Say hello to Archibald Felix Nelson Hunt (Archie will do), born Friday March 1st, coming in at 9+lbs. He’s in perfect health, and his weary hero of a mother is recovering peacefully."

On Feb. 29, the Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott welcomed his first child, daughter MJ, with girlfriend Sarah Jane Ramos. 

On Feb. 27, the former Victoria's Secret Angel and Snap Inc. CEO announced the couple welcomed their third baby, a son named Pierre Kerr Spiegel.

On Feb. 23, Harry Styles' older sister announced she and her partner of nine years, Michal Mylnowski, had welcomed a baby girl. The 33-year-old wrote on Instagram, "Took some time off to ensure the safe arrival of our baby girl, who is adored by her whole family."

Two years after the death of their son Elliot, the Siesta Key star and husband Ismael "Ish" Soto welcomed baby girl Sunday Christina Soto.

Their second son, Boone Joseph Russell, arrived on Feb. 13, with mom noting he came "a week before his due date. 8 pounds 3 oz of heaven. Hearts overflowing."

On Feb. 9, the retired NFL star and country singer welcomed their fourth baby together, a son named Denver Calloway Decker. As she shared on Instagram a week later, "Our beautiful boy is here."

In his first interview in years, The Big Bang Theory actor revealed to Architectural Digest he’s now married and that he and his wife welcomed baby girl Oona Evelena.

The Bachelor Nation alum and his fiancée welcomed baby girl River Rose Viall Feb. 2: "Named after Natalie's great grandmother and niece…the best part of life starts now."

The Big Brother alum gave birth to twin girls Sage Martin Murphy and Sela James Murphy in January, she exclusively told E! News. 

"Since my wife, Jamie and the girls took my last name, we wanted to honor Jamie's full birth name in both of their names," Christie explained. "'James' after Jamie and 'Martin' after her maiden name. It feels special and right!"

Two years after the death of his baby girl, The Challenge alum welcomed a son with a friend he had been romantically involved with.

"Aliyas Diamond Cain - 16.01.24, 4:32am, 9lbs 3oz," he wrote. "I will love you, appreciate you, guide you and protect you with all of my heart, for the rest of my life. & you will have the most beautiful guardian angel heaven holds watching over you and protecting you too." 

The Bachelor alum welcomed her third baby, her first with her husband, in late January.

"She's finally here," she wrote on Instagram at the time, noting they named the little one Rosie. "1.24.24 at 1:40pm in room 42."

Their baby girl joins big sisters Kinsley, 11, and Charlie, 10, who Amanda shares with ex-husband Nick Buonfiglio.

Nico Michael Phelps entered the world on Jan. 16, joining his three older brothers Boomer, 7, Beckett, 5, and Maverick, 4.

The Teen Mom 2 star officially became a mom of seven after she welcomed a baby boy and a baby girl with boyfriend Elijah Scott in January.

The YouTube couple welcomed a baby boy in January.

"our little guy arrived last week and everyone is happy and healthy," they wrote on Instagram Jan. 21. "we feel like the luckiest people in the world. we love you, Otis."

Alongside a black-and-white photo of their baby's feet, the actor and former Miss World America winner announced the arrival of their first baby together, Shepherd Lawrence Duhamel.

Josh is also dad to son Axl, born in 2013, with ex Fergie.

"Our worlds have been forever changed," the couple wrote on Instagram Jan. 10, announcing the arrival of their daughter Ella Reine Palmer. "Our hearts are overflowing with love and gratitude."

The Bachelorette alum and her husband welcomed a baby girl via surrogate, Clare announced Jan. 15.

The Luxembourg royal family welcomed their third child on Jan. 7, a baby boy named Balthasar Felix Karl. “He weighs 3,220 kg [7.1 lbs.] and measures 50 cm,” or 7 lbs, 1 oz. and 19.7 inches," a birth annoucement note. “Prince Balthazar and Princess Claire are in perfect health."

The TikToker and her husband welcomed daughter Piper Presley Bogan Jan. 15, two years after Cassidy experienced a miscarriage with daughter Phoebe. Now, mom can't wait to watch oldest daughter Lucy "be a big sister," she told People, "and to watch the bond form between the two!"