Jasmine Pineda just welcomed her baby girl, Matilda, with boyfriend Matt Branis, and she’s over the moon. “Introducing Matty, our sweet baby girl!” she announced on April 9. This is Jasmine’s third child, but her first with Matt — and the pregnancy has been steeped in controversy.
She didn’t share much about her journey until after the birth, leaving fans guessing for months. But now, Jasmine is opening up. She recently posted raw behind-the-scenes moments from her unmedicated water birth, writing, “I’m more than my body. I’m strong. I’m a mother.”
Jasmine said she had strong contractions and couldn’t sleep for two days after giving birth. She was too taken with her baby. “I had so much adrenaline,” she said. The response from fans was mixed — some called her “fierce,” while others accused her of sharing too little, too late.
But the biggest storm was still to come.
90 Day Fiancé: Jasmine Pineda’s Maternity Shoot for Black Maternal Health Week Sparks Outrage
The real firestorm began after Jasmine participated in a gallery exhibit for Black Maternal Health Week — and fans were not having it. The photos showed Jasmine with a darker skin tone. Many thought her styling choices were photoshopped to make her look Black.
The online reaction was swift and fierce.
“What the actual f*ck! There are other mothers out there that is way more deserving,” one person wrote. Another added, “She’s a lot of things, but Black or motherly isn’t one of them.”
A particularly upset commenter shared, “As a Black woman, this is extremely distasteful. Black women are more likely to die during childbirth due to medical racism. Jasmine doesn’t represent us.”
Many accused Jasmine of “occupying Black spaces” while having left her first two children in Panama. One commenter even pointed out, “Wtf!! And the way they photoshopped her to be darker. What’s wrong with people these days?”
Some fans also criticized the photographer, who is reportedly Black. They called the decision “disappointing.””
90 Day Fiancé: A Role Model? Fans Say “Absolutely Not”
The outrage isn’t just about aesthetics — it’s about representation. Jasmine is being slammed as a poor role model for Black maternal health advocacy.
Some fans labeled her “an adulterous and deadbeat mom.” They pointed out that she left her two sons and had a third child with Matt while still married to Gino Palazzolo.
“That doesn’t make sense! There are women out here fighting for their lives to be heard during childbirth, and Jasmine’s the one being centered?” wrote another viewer.
Many believe this latest move proves Jasmine is more focused on attention than authenticity. Some believe it’s just a PR stunt. They think she wants to shift the narrative and connect with a strong social cause, even if it’s not one she truly represents.
90 Day Fiancé’s Jasmine Pineda has given birth to her first child with boyfriend Matt Branis while still being married to husband Gino Palazzolo. pic.twitter.com/70WriBmumj
— E! News (@enews) April 10, 2025
90 Day Fiancé: Jasmine Stays Unbothered – For Now
Jasmine Pineda stays active on social media. She shares her postpartum body and promotes energy drinks, despite the controversy. She continues to document her gym sessions and self-care routines, giving the impression she’s tuning out the noise.
She hasn’t talked about the controversy directly. Also, she hasn’t posted anything to clarify her role in the Black Maternal Health exhibit. For someone often accused of seeking the spotlight, her silence speaks volumes.
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