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Jurnee Smollett-Bell Welcomes A Baby Boy, Hunter Zion

Baby makes three for the actress and her husband Josiah!
Jurnee Smollett-Bell Welcomes A Baby Boy, Hunter Zion
Michael Rowe
By Lauren Porter · Updated October 26, 2020

Motherhood looks good on Jurnee Smollett-Bell!
The Underground actress and her musician husband, Josiah Bell, have welcomed their first child and shared the news on Instagram. 
Introducing their bundle of joy to the world, the new mom and dad both captioned photos of their son by sharing his name, Hunter Zion Bell.

Hunter Zion Bell. So in love with our little man ❤️❤️❤️@josiahbell

A photo posted by Jurnee Smollett Bell (@jurneebell) on Nov 15, 2016 at 4:47pm PST

Each shared the overwhelming love they have for their new little family addition. 

He's here…Hunter Zion Bell……@jurneebell I'm so in love!

A photo posted by Josiah Bell (@josiahbell) on Nov 15, 2016 at 4:46pm PST

Jurnee and Josiah married in October 2010 and announced they were expecting their first child in June.

He+Me+Baby= Three. So in love with this beautiful blessing God has given us. #WeArePregnant!! ❤️❤️❤️ @josiahbell

A photo posted by Jurnee Smollett Bell (@jurneebell) on Jun 6, 2016 at 6:37pm PDT

 
We’re so happy for the new parents! Congratulations!