Shawn Johnson East Clarifies Pregnancy Status Amidst Online Rumors

Shawn Johnson East, Olympic gymnast and mother of three, has addressed recent online speculation about a fourth pregnancy, confirming that the rumors are false. The clarification came after a misleading post circulated on TikTok, prompting the athlete to set the record straight.

Rumors Originate from Past Podcast Discussion

The confusion stemmed from a resurfaced clip from Shawn and Andrew East’s podcast, “Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew.” The clip, originally from a 2023 episode discussing their family, referenced Shawn having been pregnant four times, including a previous miscarriage in 2017 Yahoo News. This information was misinterpreted and shared on TikTok, leading to the false pregnancy announcement.

Setting the Record Straight

Responding on her Instagram Story on February 26, 2026, Shawn Johnson East emphatically stated, “SPAM! NOT TRUE AND NOT OUR ACCOUNT HAHAHAHAH,” clarifying that the circulating announcement was related to their previous pregnancy with son Barrett, nicknamed “Bear” Yahoo News.

Family Life with Drew, Jett, and Bear

Shawn Johnson East and Andrew East are parents to daughter Drew Hazel, 6, and sons Jett James, 4, and Barrett “Bear” Madison, 2 People.com. The couple has been married since 2016.

Future Family Plans

While Shawn Johnson East has previously indicated she is “99.9 percent” done with being pregnant, she has not ruled out expanding their family through adoption Yahoo News.

This article provides information as of February 28, 2026.