Jesse McCartney is going to be a dad again. The singer and his wife, Katie Peterson, are expecting their second baby together. The couple shared the exciting news on Instagram on Thursday, October 1, announcing the pregnancy with a photo of Peterson cradling her baby bump.
The Jesse McCartney second baby news comes 16 months after the couple welcomed their first child, son Archer, in June 2025. McCartney and Peterson married in October 2021 after several years together. They announced their first pregnancy in January 2025 and have shared glimpses of parenthood since Archer’s arrival.
McCartney rose to fame as a member of Dream Street before launching a successful solo career with hits like “Beautiful Soul,” “Leavin’,” and “How Do You Sleep?” He has also worked extensively as a voice actor, voicing Roxas and Ventus in the Kingdom Hearts series and Robin in Young Justice. Peterson is an actress and singer. The couple has not announced a due date or revealed whether they are expecting a boy or a girl. Congratulations poured in from fans and fellow celebrities.
