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ET spoke exclusively with the singer behind the scenes of her maternity shoot with photographer Derek Blanks, during which she shared how Nelly reacted to her pregnancy.
"I was so shocked and happy and emotional," Ashanti said of confirming her pregnancy. "I always dreamed about it. I wanted it so, so bad and I just feel like the timing was perfect."
The maternity shoot is on the beach, which Ashanti told ET is "authentically" her.
"To be on the beach, out in nature and the sunshine, that's what makes me smile and makes me happy genuinely from within," the singer explained. "Then, obviously, the princess girly, glam Ashanti vibe is there as well."
The baby news comes after Hudgens and Tucker tied the knot at Azulik City of Arts in Tulum, Mexico, on Dec. 2, 2023. The couple was married in front of 100 of their closest friends and family, and wrote their own vows. The ceremony was officiated by Jay Setty -- who hosted the Zoom meditation session where Hudgens and Tucker met in 2020.
Ayesha and Steph have been married since 2011. The pair, who were high school sweethearts, are parents to Riley, Ryan and Cannon.