Caleb Kelechi Asomugha Is Kerry Washington's Youngest Child – Facts about Him
Caleb Kelechi Asomugha is an American celebrity child born of Hollywood stars Kerry Washington and Nnamdi Asomugha. Even so, the couple wants him to have a normal childhood out of the public eye.
As a high-profile actress, Kerry used to wear oversized coats and bags to hide her pregnancy. The "Scandal" star made her first baby bump appearance at the Met Gala wearing a decorated Marc Jacobs gown. Although Kelly prefers keeping her personal life private, her son's birth attracted public attention.
While talking about parenting, the actress revealed that she hides her children out of the limelight because she wants them to enjoy their lives without being under cameras. Although there's very little known about Caleb, here are some facts about Kerry's youngest child.
When Was Caleb Kelechi Asomugha Born?
In 2016, Kerry and Nnamdi welcomed their bundle of joy in Los Angeles. The actress was excited to become a mom of two and expand her family. Before Caleb's arrival, the actress would wear baby bump-friendly outfits from well-known designers like Brandon Maxwell and Giambattista.
Kerry and her family love to keep fit. The actress revealed that working out and staying healthy is part of her family's culture. She added that her kids are great swimmers and are fascinated with water aerobics.
In an interview with Ellen DeGeneres, Kerry revealed her crew would help her get creative with concealing her baby bump while on set. The actress also disclosed that she and her husband decided not to find out the sex of their second child. All she said was that they were hoping for a human.
Who Are the Parents of Caleb Kelechi Asomugha?
In 2013, Caleb's parents Kerry and Nnamdi, got married in a private ceremony and kept their relationship away from the public. Once in a while, the couple shares glimpses of their family on social media. In an interview, Kerry said that she's vigilant about exposing her children to the public:
"I think any parent will want to keep their children from any situation that makes them feel vulnerable; I don't want them to be taken advantage of, especially in this social media world."
The BET Award winner added that hiding her kids from the spotlight is not easy. She admitted that, at times, she takes pictures of them, intending to post them online, only to end up sending the photos to her parents or sharing them on her private Instagram account.
Does Caleb Kelechi Asomugha Have Siblings?
Caleb also has older siblings. In 2014, Kerry gave birth to her first child and named her Isabelle Amarachi. The actress is also a stepmom to Nnamdi's teenage daughter from his former relationship. Speaking to Entertainment Tonight, the mom of three said she lets her kids enjoy beautiful experiences.
Although the actress doesn't get into details about her kids, she opened up about motherhood, stating that parenting is an adventure. At some point, Kerry used to find it fun and exciting to take Isabelle to work occasionally, and everyone enjoyed her company. She, however, noted that in the beginning, it wasn't easy.
The actress further explained how she spent time enlightening her children concerning the world around them. She added that she teaches her kids about Africa and how to honor Black lives and Black identity. She hopes to plant the seed of cultural value and humanity in her children.
Kerry and her family love to keep fit. The actress revealed that working out and staying healthy is part of her family's culture. She added that her kids are great swimmers and are fascinated with water aerobics.
Kerry Washington further explains that at one point, her husband teased her that if she were to conduct a DNA test, the results would show 11 percent mermaid. Speaking to InStyle, she said, "My kids are the same way; they're just fish."