No doubt TikTok personality Campbell “Pookie” Puckett looked absolutely fire throughout her pregnancy with now 6-month-old daughter Paloma.
How she felt on the other hand…
“It was a very scary time,” the influencer admitted in an exclusive interview with E! News. And not just because she was carrying her and husband Jett Puckett‘s first child.
While Campbell acknowledged she and Jett—a managing director of mergers and acquisitions—”really don’t talk that much about it,” she had to have some pre-cancer removed just a few weeks after giving birth.
“It was a lot because I knew about it while I was pregnant with Paloma,” said Campbell. “And there was nothing they could do.”
Other than keep careful tabs on her condition, which they did up until the moment she gave birth last November.
“I was being closely monitored throughout the pregnancy, so that created a lot of stress as well,” Campbell detailed. “But thankfully, everything is okay now.”
And while the whole experience was terrifying for her husband of seven years—”I can’t imagine life without Pookie, that’s for sure,” he told E! News—it left Campbell feeling even more grateful for the man she met at a Philadelphia wine bar back in 2015, when he was in business school at the University of Pennsylvania and she was working as an American Airlines flight attendant.
“The fact that I have someone that loves me unconditionally is everything,” said Campbell. “I think about the people that are going through something like that and they don’t have a support system, and my heart really goes out to them.”
The partners, “attached at the hip,” as Jett put it, have devled into parenthood with the same, uh, fire they brought to their date night ‘fit checks and the ensuing Quintessential Love fashion line they launched mere days before Paloma’s birth.
“We’ve spent pretty much every waking moment together for 10 years,” noted Jett. “It’s absolutely amazing to create all these wonderful opportunities and businesses with your spouse as just the ultimate team.”
And, yes, they’ve been enjoying huddling up with the newest member of their roster.
Their nightly bed and bathtime routine is a particular favorite of Campbell’s—”We read her a story at night, or many stories, they can go on for a while”—but the pair even revel in the more drudgerous parts of parenting.
“I’m obsessed with everything about Paloma,” Jett raved of his daughter, who’s both a good sleeper and the “quintessential travel companion”, joining them on trips to Aspen and Palm Springs. “She’s a very well-behaved baby. I’m sure that’ll change when she gets about 16, but for now she’s so happy and laughing all the time.”
Now that his Pookie has a mini me, “These four blue eyes looking back at me is the best part of my day.”
No surprise that Campbell considers choosing Paloma’s OOTD a highlight.
“It is a lot of fun,” she acknowledged, particularly now that brands like The Beaufort Bonnet Company are providing a steady supply of new pieces.
Though Paloma has two rapidly expanding closets, “I’ve had to do very little shopping,” said Campbell. And with each new shipment, “It’s just like, ‘Oh, this is something new. Let’s play dress up.'”
And hopefully in the future, Paloma will be slipping into wares from Mom and Dad’s 100 percent custom, private label brand.
“Everything we make is totally from scratch,” noted Jett. “It’s all designed, every detail by us, all the fabrics, everything are chosen by us.”
Summer and fall collections are already in the works, and they would love to tuck into a line of kids’ PJs at some point.
“That would be really cute, like Mommy and Me pajamas,” said Campbell. “We’ll see.”
Of course, meticulously crafted clothing isn’t the only item Jett is looking to pass along to his little girl.
“I’m very excited to teach my daughter, to help her grow and develop in so many ways,” said Jett. Though, he acknowledged, “Obviously, her being able to talk is the first step.”
But once she masters describing her onesies as “absolutely fire,” said Jett, “I can’t wait to teach her sports, teach her academics. I can’t wait to have real discussions with her, human to human. It’s going to be the very best part of it.”
Among his most vital lessons is that what the world needs now really is love, sweet love.
“Before we had Paloma, the number one thing that people would say when they came up to us was that we gave them hope to find the type of love that we have, or, if they’re already in a relationship, that we inspire them to build the type of love we have,” noted Jett, who estimates they’ve heard some version of that “thousands and thousands” of times when out near their Atlanta home. “But now, since we’ve had Paloma, the other thing they always say is that we inspire them to have their first child.”
And 10/10, they would recommend.
“It’s extremely rewarding,” Campbell said, adding that they’re already talking about expanding the fam.
“It gives us a whole new purpose,” agreed Jett. “I knew that having a child would make us better versions of ourselves. I think that’s what it does for everyone.”
Because, of course, they’re not the only famous faces to be growing their brood. Check out all the celebrities who have welcomed new babies this year.
Cam Newton & Jasmin Brown
The former NFL quarterback revealed on The Tamron Hall Show in October that his girlfriend—with whom he welcomed a daughter in March 2024—had given birth to their son, making him a dad to nine kids.
Priscilla Robertson & Dillon Nash
The Duck Dynasty star welcomed her first baby with her boyfriend on Oct. 6. Dillon gushed in an Instagram post at the time, “I am so blessed to be able to take care of this beautiful little girl and do it with the love of my life.”
Carlin Bates & Evan Stewart
The Bringing Up Bates couple brought home their third baby, a girl. As Carlin wrote on Instagram Sept. 10, “The world just got a little softer.”
Saoirse Ronan & Jack Lowden
The pair debuted their first baby during a walk in London in September.
Karlie Kloss & Joshua Kushner
The supermodel and her husband welcomed their third baby, a baby girl, on Sept. 18.
Joshua shared the news on social media Sept. 20 with an adorable photo of the newborn swaddled in a striped blanket and wearing a pink hat.
And in the Instagram caption, he revealed their baby girl’s name by writing, “Rae Florence 9.18.2025.”
Erin Bates & Chad Paine
The Bringing Up Bates star and her husband Chad Paine welcomed their seventh child—a son named Henry—on Aug. 25. However, Erin was soon admitted into the ICU for childbirth complications.
“Labor was longer and more intense than previous births,” Chad shared on Instagram Sept. 1. “Erin developed a severe UTI and kidney infection, which sent her into septic shock.”
Riley Keough & Ben Smith-Peterson
Priscilla Presley, who was married to Elvis Presley for six years until their 1973 divorce, revealed that her granddaughter and her husband privately welcomed their second baby.
“That’s what makes me happy,” Priscilla told People of her flourishing family in an interview published Sept. 17, “knowing everyone is doing well.”
Millie Bobby Brown & Jake Bongiovi
The Stranger Things star and son of Jon Bon Jovi revealed they welcomed their first baby one year after getting married.
“This summer, we welcomed our sweet baby girl through adoption,” the couple wrote in an Aug. 21 Instagram post. “We are beyond excited to embark on this beautiful next chapter of parenthood in both peace and privacy.”
They concluded, “And then there were 3.”
Nell Hudson & Max King
On Aug. 6, the Outlander alum announced that she gave birth to her and her producer husband’s first baby, a daughter.
Miguel & Margaret Zhang
The “Sure Thing” singer shared that he and his partner privately welcomed their first baby in 2024 in a tribute post for the little one’s first birthday.
“Our baby turned 1 today,” Miguel wrote on Instagram Sept. 9 alongside a video of him and his baby, whose face is blurred out. “HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANGELITO!!!”
“We love you so much,” he continued. “So proud and honored that you chose us to be your parents. Papá wrote you a song—hope it always reminds you of how loved you are.”
Thomas Kail & Michelle Williams
In August, the Dawson’s Creek alum confirmed she is now the mom to “three under 5,” with husband Thomas Kail on top of her teenager Matilda she shares with the late Heath Ledger.
“This last baby did not come through my body,” Michelle joked of welcoming her latest bundle of joy via surrogate during an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! “but the miracle of our little girl is thanks to Christine.”
Calvin Harris & Vick Hope
The DJ and the British radio personality welcomed their first baby together, a boy named Micah, on July 20.
“My wife is a superhero and I am in complete awe of her primal wisdom,” Calvin wrote on Instagram Aug. 4. “Just so grateful. We love you so much Micah.”
Lele Pons & Guaynaa
The influencer and the rapper welcomed their first baby together, a girl named Eloísa, on July 26.
Trisha Paytas & Moses Hacmon
The YouTuber announced that she and her husband welcomed their third and “final” baby on July 12.
She also unveiled their son’s super powerful name—Aquaman Moses Paytas-Hacmon—by revealing a bedazzled T-shirt of the DC comic book character.
Wilmer Valderrama & Amanda Pacheco
The NCIS star and his fiancée welcomed their second child, a baby boy, who joined his big sister Nakano Oceana.
“Wolf Monte Valderrama,” the pair wrote on Instagram July 20. “7/11/2025.”
Jen Affleck & Zac Affleck
The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star gave birth to her third child, a baby girl named Penelope, after going into labor at her nail appointment in July.
“Baby Penelope is here,” Jen—who also shares Nora and Lucas with husband Zac Affleck— captioned her Instagram post on July 2. “She is perfect.”
Tim Tebow & Demi-Leigh Tebow
The retired NFL quarterback and former Miss Universe shared that they welcomed their first baby, a little girl, on July 6, writing on Instagram, “We couldn’t be more grateful for the blessing and gift of this new little life.”
Sanya Richards-Ross & Aaron Ross
The Real Housewives of Atlanta alum—who shares Aaron “Deuce” and Asani with Aaron— announced July 2 that she had welcomed her and the former NFL player’s third baby boy.
Madison LeCroy & Brett Randle
The Southern Charm star and her husband welcomed their first child together, a daughter named Teddi—in honor of Madison’s father Ted LeCroy—in June.
The exciting news came after the Madison—who shares son Hudson with ex John Hughes—announced her pregnancy in a smiling Feb. 6 Instagram photo.
“Obviously, the main thing is just a healthy baby overall, girl or boy,” Madison told E! News in February. “I have a feeling that I’m gonna have to make sure that Brett gets both, but he’s happy either way. We all know that I’m already a boy mom, so of course I wanted to be a girl mom as well.”
Triston Harper & Paris Reed
At 17 years old, the American Idol alum became a dad in June when he and his wife welcomed daughter Brenley Lichelle Harper.
Gael Cameron & Nathan Gallagher
The Below Deck Mediterranean stars welcomed their first child together, proudly announcing their baby boy’s arrival in a June 24 Instagram post simply captioned, “Welcome to the world, my love.”
The couple shared they were expecting in April. “The moments our hearts grew even bigger…Our little boy,” Gael captioned the reveal. “We can’t wait to share our world, our laughter, and all of life’s wild adventures with you. Our greatest journey yet is just beginning.”
Coi Leray & Trippie Redd
The “Twinnem” rapper welcomed her first child, a baby girl, with ex Trippie Redd. Coi shared the news with a glimpse of her daughter on her Instagram story June 16.
Kate Upton & Justin Verlander
The Sports Illlustrated Swimsuit model and the MLB star welcomed baby No. 2—a boy named Bellamy Brooks Verlander—in June.
The pair are also parents to daughter Genevieve.
Nia Sanchez & Danny Booko
The Valley stars welcomed their fourth baby a daughter named Adelaide, on June 5. The pair announced their daughter’s birth with an Instagram carousel of pictures and videos of their newest addition.
“Sweet little memories from Adelaide’s first moments of life,” Nia captioned her Instagram post. “We are absolutely in love!”
MacKenzie McKee & Khesanio Hall
The Teen Mom star welcomed twin girls with her fiancé on June 2, one year after their engagement.
Lauren Alaina & Cam Arnold
The American Idol alum shared she and husband welcomed their first baby, a girl named Beni,on June 11.
Kristen Doute & Luke Broderick
The Vanderpump Rules star expressed feeling “lucky” after welcoming baby Kaia Lily with her fiancé in June.
Cassie Ventura & Alex Fine
The “Long Way 2 Go” singer gave birth to a baby boy on May 27, her third baby with husband Alex Fine.
The news of the couple’s newest arrival came three months after they announced her pregnancy on Instagram on February 19. Cassie posted a carousel of family photos with her and Alex’s daughters Frankie and Sunny alongside the caption “#3.”
Sam Hunt & Hannah Lee Fowler
The “Body Like A Back Road” singer and his wife, Hannah Lee Fowler, welcomed their third baby, a son named Wayman Allen Hunt on May 21.
The couple are also parents to Lucy Louise and Lowry Lee.
Jesy Nelson & Zion Foster
The Little Mix alum and her boyfriend Zion Foster welcomed identical twin girls, Ocean Jade and Story Monroe in May.
“So…Our beautiful baby girls decided to come at 31 weeks plus 5 days,” Jesy captioned an Instagram post of her and Zion with their baby girls. “It all happened so quickly, but we are so blessed that they are here with us, healthy and fighting strong! We’ve never felt more in love.”
