This past spring, a spinoff of Bravo’s popular Summer House series premiered, introducing us to a group of Black friends, authentically connected, as they as they took over Martha’s Vineyard for the summer — a beloved vacation spot for Black luminaries and everyday Black women and men as well. The cast of eclectic characters for Summer House: Martha’s Vineyard were all initially brought together by Silas Cooper and his wife Jasmine Ellis Cooper, whose travels to the island long preceded the development of the series (their first trip together while they were dating was to the location). For the filming of Season 2 (yes, they’re coming back!), which took place this past summer, the couple brought along a new house guest — their soon-to-be-born baby boy.
That’s right, the Coopers are preparing to welcome their first child soon. And while Silas, who you’ll recall from the show is in the Army, won’t be able to be present when the littlest Cooper makes his grand debut, that hasn’t impacted the joy that the mom and dad-to-be feel about this important moment.
We chatted with Jasmine, and got to send a question to Silas, who is stationed abroad in Eastern Europe, about welcoming their first child right after celebrating their first year of marriage, how she’s helping him to feel like he’s not missing out on anything, and their excitement about future trips to Martha’s Vineyard as a family of three with their littlest housemate.
ESSENCE: Congratulations! You guys just celebrated one year of marriage and now you’re preparing to expand your family. How are you feeling about preparing for this next chapter?
Jasmine Ellis Cooper: Thank you! It’s been a crazy first year, and we’re just getting started. I think there’s no real way to prepare for one spouse serving overseas while the other is preparing to bring…
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