Jess Smith and Ricky Latham celebrate the arrival of their baby girl, Poppy Rae Latham

In an exciting update that bridges generations of Teletubbies fans, Jess Smith, famously known as the Sun Baby from the beloved children’s show, has given birth to her first child. Alongside her partner, Ricky Latham, Jess welcomed a baby girl named Poppy Rae Latham in early January. The announcement was shared via Instagram with a heartwarming photo of Poppy’s hand, symbolizing the beginning of a new chapter for the couple.

The Kent County native and new mom has since been sharing glimpses of her journey into parenthood, including precious moments like “tummy time,” “2 am sleepy cuddles,” and “relaxing bath time” with baby Poppy. One particular post featured Jess enjoying “Mummy and baby cuddles,” highlighting the special bond between the two.

Jess, now in her late 20s, expressed her joy and amazement at the time spent cuddling with her daughter, revealing how easy it is to lose track of time in these peaceful moments. The arrival of Poppy has brought an abundance of happiness and fulfilment to Jess and Ricky’s lives, marking their transition into a family of three.

The news of Jess’s pregnancy last October sent waves of nostalgia and excitement through Teletubbies fans worldwide, many of whom expressed their disbelief at the passage of time since Jess’s days as the Sun Baby. Jess’s reveal of her iconic role came in her late teens, after years of anonymity and witnessing false claims to the character. Her story of becoming the Sun Baby is a cherished memory, involving a routine hospital checkup leading to an unexpected audition and eventually becoming part of television history.

As Jess Smith embarks on this new journey of motherhood, her story continues to resonate with fans across generations, bridging the gap between her role in a timeless children’s show and her real-life role as a mother. Congratulations to Jess, Ricky, and baby Poppy on this beautiful new beginning.