Misty Copeland Secretly Welcomed First Baby 3 Months Ago, Hopes to Return to Ballet in 2023

Misty Copeland has taken some time off the stage to focus on two big projects in her life — a new baby and a fashion line.

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The famed ballerina, 39, and husband Olu Evans recently welcomed their first baby together, son Jackson, she tells PEOPLE exclusively.

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"I'm on maternity leave right now," says the Greatness Wins athletic wear co-founder and designer."

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"I have a 3-month-old. But I will be back on the stage in 2023, hopefully, in the fall."

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As Copeland adapts to her new title of Mom, she's also getting ready to embark on her son's first travel experience.

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"We just got Jackson's passport a couple days ago," she shares. "So we're on our way to Corsica this summer in France."

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