CNN’s Van Jones has a new baby. And the mother is believed to be a Los Angeles City employee – who is of Mexican descent, MTO News has learned.
Van Jones opened up on his new unconventional family setup after welcoming a baby girl.
The CNN commentator, who has two other children – from his Caucasian ex-wife – revealed that he and his friend decided to ‘join forces’ to have a child together.
He told TMZ: ‘After the Covid lockdown, I got clear that I wanted another kid.
‘I discovered that my friend Noemi also wanted a baby. So, we decided to join forces and become conscious co-parents. It’s a concept that I hope more people will explore and consider.’
Social media reports say the woman is Noemi Zamacona. Here’s a pic of her:
Van, 53, added: ‘This month we welcomed to Earth a baby girl, whom we will raise as co-parenting partners. This is a special time for our families. I feel grateful, joyful and blessed.’
The star previously married to Jana Carter – niece of former US President Jimmy Carter – in 2005 and they went on to welcome two children; Mattai and Cabral.
After a 14-year marriage, Jones and Jana split and divorced in 2019.