STEP By Step child star Angela Watson has given birth to her first baby at 48 years old.
The U.S. Sun can confirm the actress-turned-realtor and her husband Brian Nahas welcomed their “miracle” son James in their home state of Florida.
Step By Step star Angela Watson and husband Brian Nahas have welcomed their first child, son James[/caption]
Angela put her baby bump in display in husband Brian’s photo[/caption]
Angela, here in December 1991, played brunette bombshell Karen on Step By Step in the 90s[/caption]
Angela posed with her co-stars, including Suzanne Somers, in a 1993 cast photo[/caption]
Angela, now 49, and Brian, 64, announced to family and friends that baby James was born on June 21, 2024.
Sharing photos of the newborn in the NICU, Brian asked his loved ones for “thoughts and prayers.”
“Thanks for all those who have asked about him and his healthy journey and all those good thoughts and prayers. We love you,” he said.
The baby left the hospital later that summer, but Angela and Brian have documented James’ brave battle with serious health issues over the past year.
According to Brian, he was diagnosed with a heart defect at birth, and had already undergone two major surgeries by 10 months old.
After months of struggles, baby James is now on the mend.
“His personality is shining more, with unexpected hand waves, fun giggles and unexpected sweet sounds coming from him,” Brian told his followers.
“Sending love and hugs to all and we are grateful for the continued love, support and prayers.”
Two friends started a GoFundMe to help support the family through baby James’ recovery.
“Through all of this, Brian and Angela firmly believe that prayer is the most important thing they can ask for,” friend Kimberly Lang wrote in the GoFundMe page.
Angela carried sweet James on her back in her husband Brian’s Instagram photo[/caption]
Angela has called her son James a “miracle” due to his triumph over health troubles[/caption]
“They know that God hears our prayers, and they ask for continued prayers, good thoughts and well wishes for James’ healing, strength, and the wisdom of his medical team.”
Angela rose to fame as Karen, the ditzy daughter of late superstar Suzanne Somers‘ character Carol Foster on Step By Step.
The hit show aired from 1991 to 1997 on ABC, before moving to CBS.
The sitcom was officially canceled in 1998.
Teen beauty queen Angela was a breakout star of the show, but quit acting after the show’s cancelation.
Angela made a brief return to the public eye on former co-star Christine Lakin’s podcast Worst Ever podcast in 2020.
She claimed she disappeared from the spotlight in part due to an abusive ex-boyfriend, who “drove her apart from everyone she loved in order to control her.”
Show matriarch Suzanne sadly died at 76 after a breast cancer battle in 2023.
Suzanne’s onscreen husband Patrick Duffy, now 76, is still acting, with a recent role on BET drama The Family Business.
Angela’s onscreen sister Staci Keanan is currently working as a lawyer in Los Angeles.
Josh Byrne, who played youngest Lambert-Foster sibling Brendan, was recently spotted by The U.S. Sun near his southern California home looking totally unrecognizable.
Many of the Step By Step cast, including Angela and Christine, reunited at 90s Con in March 2024.
Angela and Brian have shared James’ health journey with friends and family[/caption]
Angela showed off her baby bump in a photo during her pregnancy[/caption]
Angela, here on a November 1994 episode of the show, appeared on the series for all seven seasons[/caption]
