American actress, model and singer, Tatyana Ali, Thursday announced that she not only getting married but she is also pregnant.
In an interview with Entertainment Tonight, the Fresh Prince of Bel Air star said that after a year and a half of dating she and Dr. Vaughn Raspberry will be walking down the aisle this summer.
The 37-year-old Harvard graduate then added that the couple is also expecting their first child later this year.
“Planning our wedding has been so exciting, but when we found out we were expecting, our perspective shifted completely,” said Ali.
“We want our ceremony to really celebrate our newest blessing!’ she added of her nuptials, which she said will take place over the summer.”
The ‘Boy You Knock Me Out’ singer and Dr. Vaughn met on a dating website – eHarmony.
“It was my first time dating online,” she said. “We wrote letters for months before we decided to Skype. And then, of course, met.”
Ali also shared her excitement with fans on social media.
“Thanks so much everyone for all the well wishes!!! Looks like this is going to be a really full year,” she tweeted on Thursday.
Thanks so much everyone for all the well wishes!!! Looks like this is going to be a really full year ???? pic.twitter.com/Edb7gTBjB5
— Tatyana Ali (@TatyanaAli) April 1, 2016
The actress also wrote on Facebook, “I just got off the plane to discover all of our good news is out!! Thanks so much to everyone wishing us well, it means so much!
“I’m so excited for this new chapter. Wife and mommy all at the same time. Luckily, I’ll be sharing the adventure with my best friend. We feel so blessed.”
Ali was just 11 years old when she shot to fame in the role of Ashley Banks, Will Smith’s cousin, in Fresh Prince of Bel Air.
The show was hit with fans and critics, scoring two Golden Globe nods and an Emmy nomination during its six seasons run on NBC from 1990-1996.
