Actress Essence Atkins And Husband Welcome Baby Boy

Congratulations to ‘Are We There Yet’ actress Essence Atkins, 39. The actress and husband, Jamie Mendez, welcomed a baby boy over the Christmas holiday. In fact, the baby boy, named Varro, meaning “durable and strong”, was born on Christmas day!

She took to Twitter to write. “Found it… our 1st baby, a beautiful healthy boy, was born on Christmas Day! #Blessing,” she tweeted.

Back in October, the actress, revealed to Essence Mag the reason she waited to have kids. She said, “All of our friends are like, ‘You guys are just getting started while our [kids] are off to college,’ but it’s like I lived my life, I’ve taken trips to Paris for just 30 hours and came back, I’ve popped bottles, I’ve done it all, now I’m just ready and looking forward to being a mom.”

The couple, who met on online dating site Match.com in 2007, was married in since September2008.
Congrats to the happy couple.

(Source/Photo: Essence Mag)

Movie Premiere: "Dance Flick"

I completely forget that the Wayans family is so large. I can’t keep track of who is the son, nephew or grandson, it’s just too many of them!

But it’s really great to to see that they have kept their success in the family, and have opened doors for future Wayans family generations. Very talented bunch.

Where have Kim Wayans been hiding? I can’t tell you the last time I saw her on film. Could it be the dress or does she look pregnant?

Damon Wayans going incognito.
Keenan Ivory Wayans striking a pose.



Essence Atkins, also featured in the movie, looks great here. She doesn’t age.

I didn’t expect to see Vannessa Simmons at the premiere especially without sis Angela, but I wonder does she make a cameo?

Surely, Keke Palmer has grown up so fast and is turning into the lovely young and talented young lady.

Ice Cube and family decided to check out the flick as well.
Long time friend of the Wayans family, David Allen Grier was there to show his support.