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Kay Yarms announces she is expecting her first child

South African beauty influencer Kay Yarms has announced that she is expecting her first child, sharing the news with followers on Instagram.

Kay Yarms announces she is expecting her first child

Beauty influencer and YouTube personality Kay Yarms has announced she is expecting her first child. Born in KwaZulu-Natal and currently residing in Cape Town, Yarms rose to prominence through her makeup tutorial videos on Instagram and her YouTube channel, which boasted over 363,000 subscribers at the time of her announcement. She has collaborated with brands such as Nivea and Comfort on digital campaigns and was included in Forbes Africa's 30 Under 30 class of 2023.

On Tuesday, September 1, 2026, Yarms shared images of herself in white, holding her growing belly on Instagram. She expressed her excitement in her caption, stating, "If you would've ever asked me what I truly wanted to be, this would've always been the answer." Her followers and friends swiftly congratulated her on her pregnancy. Comments from Amanda du Pont, Ayanda Thabethe, Nuzhah Jacobs, and Vongai Mapho all expressed their well-wishes, praising Yarms for being an exceptional future aunt and mother.

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