Tiffany Haddish denies rumors of secret baby; open to motherhood

Tiffany Haddish has publicly dismissed rumors that she had secretly welcomed a baby, addressing the spread of the story during her weeklong guest hosting duties on Jimmy Kimmel Live! The comedian explained that an Instagram post she shared with longtime friend Jason Lee, which showed them posing with a baby, sparked widespread speculation after the caption “Cats out of the bag” circulated online. Haddish made clear she did not have a child, while adding that she remains open to the idea in the future.

In her opening monologue, Haddish acknowledged the online frenzy and the confusion it caused among fans and even relatives. “There is a personal matter I feel must be addressed,” she said, noting that the post led people to believe she had become a mother. Lee, who was in the studio audience, teased the moment as the crowd laughed, saying, “The whole world has lost their mind over this beautiful baby.” Haddish responded that the couple had simply taken a picture with a baby, but the moment had spiraled into a broader joke about a “godbaby.” She added that the offer for a real baby remains on the table, a line that drew further laughs and kept the segment lighthearted.