Nationwide — Jaxson, an African American baby from New York City, is capturing hearts online after a video shows him weighing 25 pounds at just 7 months old. His aunt’s clip went viral within 24 hours, attracting millions of views.
Jaxson’s aunt, Lauren Wilson, shared the video on Instagram in August 2025, proudly showing off her nephew’s size and charm. She said she “wanted people to see how cute he is” and admitted she was “obsessed with him.”
The video quickly went viral, drawing reactions from around the world. Many viewers were surprised by Jaxson’s weight, but his mom, Adrienne Wilson, 29, says he has “always been on the chubbier side,” according to People.
Born at 7 pounds 14 ounces, Jaxson has grown rapidly. By January 2026, he had turned 1 year old and weighed 33 pounds, already standing out wherever he went. Adrienne says people often stop her to comment on how big or cute he is.
Adrienne says the online response has been overwhelming but exciting. “Seeing so many people comment, like, and share from so many different places in the world,” she says, reflecting on the video’s 9.4 million views.
Despite the attention, the family is simply enjoying Jaxson’s milestones. Lauren says she plans to keep sharing his growth, knowing fans around the world love seeing him thrive.