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Olympic Gymnast, 34, Ignites Debate Over Video Kissing 2-Year-Old Son
Hans Deryk/Reuters/Instagram/Shawn JohnsonOlympic gold medalist Shawn Johnson East, 34, sparked a heated debate after sharing a video of herself kissing her toddler.Shawn, one of the most decorated U.S. gymnasts in history and a Dancing with the Stars winner, posted an Instagram video in which she shared three “smooches” with her two-year-old son Barrett “Bear” East.She shares her three children with her husband, retired NFL long snapper Andrew East, 34. The couple’s eldest, Drew Hazel East, is six, and their middle child, Jett James East, is four.Read more at The Daily Beast.
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Now Magazine
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· Jul 6, 2026
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Related coverage for "Olympic Gymnast, 34, Ignites Debate Over Video Kissing 2-Year-Old Son": Now Magazine — ‘She’s a generational talent’: Expert says Summer McIntosh is just getting started after historic world record. Face2Face Africa — Parenting influencer mourns 2-year-old daughter after she drowned in swimming pool on Father’s Day. Variety — Lauren Bennett, ‘Party Rock Anthem’ Singer and G.R.L. Member, Dies at 37. CBC | Sports News — Summer McIntosh breezes to women's 400m IM win at Canadian swimming trials. E! Online — Gisele Bündchen Praises “Incredible” Joaquim Valente for Father's Day. NDTV — Wrestling Legend Inducted Into Hall Of Fame Weeks After Foot Amputation