Where Is The Teletubbies Sun Baby Now?

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POPULAR British television series Teletubbies premiered in 1997 and followed the lives of Laa-Laa, Dipsy, Tinky-Winky, and Po.

Alongside the lovable creatures was a baby who was the face of the sun, and now fans want to know where she is now.

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Where is the Teletubbies sun baby now?

During all five seasons of Teletubbies, the Sun Baby was played by Jessica Elizabeth Smith.

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The actress portrayed the Sun Baby from 1997 to 2001 and was also seen in the 2002 spin-off series Teletubbies Everywhere.

She also portrayed the Sun Baby in Teletubbies: Christmas in the Snow.

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For years, the identity of the Sun Baby was unclear, but Smith eventually revealed herself in a Facebook post.

“I’ve decided it’s time to tell everyone. I used to hide it but after a lot of encouragement from my friends at university, I’ve gained the confidence to come out with it,” she wrote, via Independent.

“I am the sun from Teletubbies. There have been quite a few people pretending to be the sun but only I could tell you the real story.”

Smith then went on to explain that when they were recording, her father held up a teddy bear behind the camera to capture her signature laughter.

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It has now been over 20 years since the Sun Baby graced our screens, causing many to wonder where she is now.

Since stepping out of the spotlight, Smith has gone on to live a quieter life but has made a few TV appearances over the years.

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At this time, it is unclear what she is up to now, but she often posts pictures of her life on Instagram to over 3,000 followers.

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In 2022, the Teletubbies made headlines once again after they auditioned for Season 15 of Britain’s Got Talent.

Their take on hit One Direction and Beyoncé songs were enough to get a four yes’ from judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon, and David Walliams.

“Somehow the Teletubbies doing anything is entertaining,” Walliams said at the time.

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While they might have been a fan-favorite, the group was unable to reach the semi-finals.

However, a few months later, in September, it was then announced that the Teletubbies would be returning to the screen in a new Netflix series.

The new series will be narrated by Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt star Tituss Burgess and feature a new Sun Baby.

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According to a press release, the show will premiere on November 14 and follow Tinky Winky, Dipsy, Laa-Laa, and Po as they “learn and grow in this 21st century.”

At this time, it is unclear who the new Sun Baby is.

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