'Boy Meets World' Star Trina McGee Reveals Pregnancy with Fourth Child at 54

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Trina McGee, known for her role in Boy Meets World, has announced that she is pregnant with her fourth child at the age of 54. She shared the news on Instagram, expressing her excitement and asking for prayers for a safe delivery. Thank you for your support!

McGee informed her fans in a caption that she will be taking a break from social media for a while. She expressed her gratitude for their prayers and well wishes.

In an earlier Instagram post on Monday, the actress confirmed her pregnancy. During her vacation in Malacate Beach, Belize, a social media user commented on a photo of McGee wearing a blue halter top and long white skirt, pointing out her baby bump. In response, McGee casually replied with a simple "Yup."

McGee has been married to husband Marcello Thedford since 2008. The couple first met almost thirty years ago while working on Sylvester Stallone's movie Daylight. Prior to marrying Marcello, McGee was married to Randall Courtland Davis from 1991 to 2001, with whom she shares two children named Langston and Ramia. She also has another child from a previous relationship.

McGee is most famous for her role on Boy Meets World, where she played the love interest of Shawn Hunter (Rider Strong) from 1997 to 2000. Despite being 11 years older than Strong, she surprised fans earlier this year by revealing that she was pregnant during the filming of the fifth season of the ABC sitcom.

McGee shared on TikTok in April about her experience playing a teenager while being 6 months pregnant. She grooved to Brandy's song "Baby" with a smile, then showed a photo of her character hiding her baby bump with a cardigan in a season 5 episode of the show "And Then There Was Shawn."

She captioned the post, "For those who didn't know... you gotta let 'em know."

Fans of the show were shocked and amazed when they found out that the actress was pregnant during the Halloween episode. Comments flooded in with surprise and admiration for keeping it a secret. One person even mentioned that the Halloween episode was their all-time favorite. Another fan was curious about the child's age now and complimented the actress on hiding her pregnancy well.

Trina Colette McGee, known as @trinamcgeeofficial on social media, usually prefers to keep her personal life away from the public eye. However, she has been vocal about her experience on the popular TV show Boy Meets World and its modern-day continuation, Girl Meets World. In a tweet from January 2020, she revealed that she was called "Aunt Jemima" by a fellow cast member during the original series, and faced indifference from others on the Disney Channel reboot.

Six months later, amidst the Black Lives Matter movement, Danielle Fishel, known for her role as Topanga Lawrence on both BMW and GMW, shared on Twitter about her efforts to become a better ally. A fan had asked if she had apologized to Trina McGee yet.

In her response, Fishel, aged 43, acknowledged that she owed Trina McGee an apology for her behavior during McGee's guest appearance on GMW. She admitted to being rude, cold, and distant towards McGee, recalling a specific incident where her cold reaction to warm hellos was directed at McGee. Fishel disclosed that she had a conversation with McGee over a month ago, during which McGee graciously accepted her apology.

McGee addressed the interaction in an interview later that year. She mentioned receiving a message from Danielle who wanted to talk. In her own words to Yahoo Entertainment, McGee said her current relationship with Danielle is decent. They are very complimentary of each other. Danielle even makes an effort to check in and see how McGee is doing. Recently, she even sent a cute picture of her baby. McGee emphasized that she is not holding onto any grudges and is slowly working towards rebuilding trust.

McGee shared about the "Aunt Jemima" comments made by Will Friedle, who played Eric Matthews. She mentioned that Friedle had apologized to her and expressed how it had impacted his view on comedy and humanity. She also apologized to him for making the comments public, acknowledging that his joke was not meant to be hurtful but came from a place of ignorance. Friedle forgave her, demonstrating the true essence of friendship.

When Friedle, along with Fishel and Strong, started their "Pod Meets World" rewatch podcast in 2022, McGee was invited as one of the first guests. During the podcast, Friedle admitted that his conflict with McGee had a profound effect on his life.

"That moment was a turning point for me. I realized that it's not okay to say things without thinking about the impact it may have on others," he shared. "Making jokes at someone else's expense can actually cause harm, even if it's meant to be funny."

Editor's P/S:

The article paints a complex picture of Trina McGee's life and career. It highlights her joy at becoming a mother again at the age of 54, while also acknowledging the challenges she has faced in the entertainment industry. McGee's pregnancy announcement is a testament to her resilience and strength, especially in light of the ageism and discrimination that often plague women in Hollywood.

The article also sheds light on the issue of racial insensitivity and microaggressions in the workplace. McGee's experience on "Boy Meets World" and "Girl Meets World" is a reminder that even in progressive environments, people of color can face bias and mistreatment. The apology from Danielle Fishel and the conversation with Will Friedle demonstrate the importance of accountability and reconciliation in fostering a more inclusive and respectful industry.