Jesy Nelson marks twins’ first birthday with emotional tribute following SMA diagnosis

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16 May 2026 • 8:10 AM MYT
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Jesy Nelson marks twins’ first birthday with emotional tribute following SMA diagnosis

  • Jesy Nelson celebrated the first birthday of her twin daughters, Ocean Jade and Story Monroe Nelson-Foster.
  • The singer's twins were diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Type 1 in January.
  • Nelson paid tribute to her "tiny superhuman" twins with a heartfelt video montage.
  • The video featured Nelson reciting the poem "Welcome to Holland" by Emily Perl Kingsley.
  • Nelson explained that the poem, which describes raising a child with a disability, beautifully summarises her daughters' journey.

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