New York, May 14, 2025 – Fox News host Jesse Watters and his wife, Ainsley Earhardt, have officially welcomed their newborn son, James Watters, into the world at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital on May 13, 2025. The couple, who announced their pregnancy earlier this year, shared the joyful news on social media, but what has captured the attention of fans and media alike is the baby’s rare facial feature—a distinct heart-shaped birthmark on his left cheek.
Watters, 46, a prominent host on The Five and Jesse Watters Primetime, and Earhardt, 48, a co-host on Fox & Friends, have been married since 2019 and are already parents to a daughter, Harper, born in 2021. The arrival of James marks their second child together, and the couple expressed their gratitude in a joint Instagram post: “Our little James is here, and we’re over the moon! His heart-shaped birthmark is a perfect reminder of the love we share. Thank you for all the well-wishes!”
The heart-shaped birthmark, a rare congenital pigmentation known as a port-wine stain, occurs in approximately 3 out of every 1,000 births, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. While typically harmless, such birthmarks can sometimes require medical monitoring if they appear near the eyes or other sensitive areas. A source close to the family confirmed that James is in perfect health, and the birthmark is purely cosmetic, adding a unique charm to the newborn’s face. “Jesse and Ainsley think it’s adorable,” the source shared. “They’re calling it his ‘love mark’ and joking that he’s already a heartbreaker.”
The announcement comes amidst Watters’ busy schedule at Fox News, where he has been a vocal figure, often sparking headlines with his commentary. Recently, on May 7, 2025, Mediaite noted an “uncanny resemblance” between Watters and Fox News digital columnist David Marcus, dubbing Marcus a “doppelgänger” due to their similar hairstyles. Watters, known for his humorous takes, has yet to address the comparison on air but is expected to bring his signature wit to the topic of fatherhood during his next appearance on The Five.
Fans and colleagues have flooded social media with congratulations. The Five co-host Dana Perino wrote on X, “Welcome to the world, James! That heart-shaped mark is too sweet—Jesse, you’ve got a little charmer on your hands!” Greg Gutfeld, another co-host, added, “Congrats, Jesse! Hope James inherits your sense of humor and not your golf swing.” Viewers also chimed in, with one fan commenting, “That birthmark is so special! What a beautiful family!”
The couple, who reside in a $2.8 million home in Long Island, New York, purchased in 2022, have been adjusting to life as a family of four. Watters took a brief paternity leave earlier this week, with plans to return to Fox News next week. In the meantime, Earhardt, who has been on maternity leave from Fox & Friends, shared a photo of Harper meeting her baby brother, captioning it, “Big sister duties have officially begun!”
As Watters and Earhardt celebrate this new chapter, the rare feature on James’ face has already made him a topic of fascination. For now, the Watters family is soaking in the joy of their newest addition, with Jesse reportedly joking on set before his leave, “I’ve got a new co-host at home—and he’s already stealing the spotlight!”
