James Kennedy Makes Red Carpet Debut With Pregnant Girlfriend

Sometimes the biggest announcements come with the perfect visual. James Kennedy, the 34-year-old Vanderpump Rules alum, stepped onto the red carpet at The Vanderpump Hotel grand opening in Las Vegas on Thursday, June 11, with his girlfriend Jordan Meyers—and the internet got its first real look at her growing baby bump. The moment felt less like a casual debut and more like a full-circle announcement: hours earlier, the couple had revealed they’re expecting their first child together.

What’s striking here isn’t just that Kennedy’s moving forward, but how intentional he and Meyers have been about their relationship’s trajectory. The two connected on Instagram, met in person at one of Kennedy’s shows, and Meyers—a 23-year-old social media influencer from North Carolina—found what was supposed to be a three-day visit turning into eight months of togetherness. They’ve kept things private during that period, building what Meyers called an“incredible experience”away from the spotlight before going public on their terms. Kennedy rested his hand on her stomach during the red carpet appearance, a tender gesture that underscored the joy they’re both expressing about becoming parents.

Jordan Meyers is four months along, meaning they’ve carried this secret since early March. In a statement to People, Kennedy emphasized how grounding and exciting this moment feels.“As we get ready to welcome our baby, we’re focused on embracing all of the joy, growth, and change that comes with becoming parents,”he said. Meyers added her own enthusiasm:“I’m so excited for all the beautiful memories still to come — we are already so in love with our little one!”

For Kennedy, this chapter represents something notably different from his recent past. His previous relationship with Ally Lewber lasted from 2022 to 2024 and ended following his arrest for misdemeanor domestic violence (he denied the claims and faced no criminal charges). Before that, he was engaged to Rachel“Raquel”Leviss from May to December 2021, after five years of dating. In December 2024, Kennedy posted about focusing on his sobriety and personal growth—a commitment he appears to be living out with Meyers by his side.

The timing of going public at The Vanderpump Hotel grand opening—in front of cameras and the celebrity world—signals confidence in this relationship. This isn’t a leaked photo or a paparazzi catch. It’s a deliberate, joyful introduction, and Kennedy’s willingness to put his arm around Meyers on the red carpet says something about how far he’s come.