Actor Jackie Long and his partner Sloan Byrd have welcomed their first child together, a baby girl named Jackie Marie Long.
The couple shared the news on Instagram on March 20, posting a video that captured the moment their daughter was born. In the clip, Long stood close by as Byrd delivered, then reacted with visible excitement as their baby arrived.
“03/19/2026 Jackie Marie Long,” they wrote in the caption.
The post quickly drew reactions from friends and followers, including Kevin McCall, who reflected on his own experience as a father. “Beautiful if I never experience it again I saw it twice and and changed me forever I Loooove My daughters so much …miss em like Hell everyday Keep your family close,” he wrote.
Bresha Webb added, “Congratulations. So happy for your beautiful family! ,” while Asia Monet Ray shared, “my bunny girl is finally hereeeee!!!”
Long first revealed that he and Byrd were expecting back in October 2025 with a Halloween-themed post. In the image, Byrd’s baby bump was painted like a basketball. “dribbling through halloween tonight,” he wrote at the time.
He later confirmed they were expecting a girl in January, writing, “On Jesus daddy I can’t wait for this little girl to be in my arms.”
In that same update, Long gave followers a glimpse into the pregnancy timeline, noting Byrd was about 29 weeks along in the photo. “March or April she 29 weeks in this picture 3 lbs. 3 oz.,” he shared, suggesting their daughter would arrive in early spring.
Byrd also responded to the announcement in the comments, directing a message to Long. “She’s told me to tell you she loves you…& I love you too,” she wrote.
Long is known for roles in films including ATL, The Comebacks, and Bodied. He has also appeared in television series such as Real Husbands of Hollywood and Games People Play, and voiced characters in Grand Theft Auto V.