The “Below Deck” alum, Kate Chastain, is the mother of one child, Sullivan Cay, but she has yet to reveal her baby daddy.
Key Takeaways
- “Below Deck” alum Kate Chastain welcomed her son Sullivan Cay in May 2023, fulfilling her long-held dream of motherhood.
- Chastain is raising Sullivan as a single mother and has chosen not to reveal the identity of her child’s father, stating it will be Sullivan’s decision to share when he’s older.
- While she initially found motherhood easier than expected, she acknowledged its challenges and expressed newfound respect for mothers juggling multiple responsibilities.
Kate Chastain’s Pregnancy Timeline
Kate Chastain always wanted to enjoy motherhood and was thrilled when she learned she was about to become a mother.
I am absolutely thrilled to become a mother. It’s something I’ve always hoped for, so this is truly a dream come true!
Kate Chastain
She has also said,
I did [always want to be a mom], but I wasn’t sure it was going to happen for me. So I feel so lucky.
Kate Chastain
In December 2022, she first confirmed her pregnancy with a baby bump selfie on Instagram, “I’m already planning so many birthday theme parties for you.”
After giving birth, she expressed her happiness by saying,
“I feel so lucky. It’s been the easiest pregnancy ever. Well, my only. But yeah, very easy.”
Kate Chastain
Kate also added that she’s “doing it solo and perhaps with some help,” but noted, “But I’m happy to do it alone.”
Sullivan Cay was born on May 5, 2023, and Chastain recently celebrated her son’s first birthday with a video that took her down memory lane as a single parent.
The reality personality hasn’t discussed her baby daddy and was stated to be single at the time of pregnancy.
When asked when this “secret person” would be revealed, Kate responded that it would be up to Sullivan. Once he’s old enough, he can decide whether or not to share the story.
Speculation For Baby Daddy
It was even rumored that Sullivan’s dad is none other than her co-star and close friend, Chef Ben Robinson.
But Kate herself quickly dispelled the rumor by sharing Ben and Sullivan’s baby pictures and saying, “clearly not related.”
It would be great if people would stop commenting and messaging me “baby Ben!”…….every single day.
— Kate Chastain (@Kate_Chastain) July 30, 2023
For reference this is Ben as a baby on the left next to Sullivan. Clearly not related pic.twitter.com/agNcSsHqp7
Likewise, she has also been linked with Josiah Carter, the “Below Deck” co-star, but he is gay and has been married to Michael Groves.
Nonetheless, parenthood has taken a toll on her, and she has expressed that it is harder than she had expected.
In an August 2023 interview, she went on to say how challenging raising a child is,
You have to teach them literally everything. It is so much different than I expected, so much more difficult, so I think that was healthy for me. I love a challenge. But many moms would DM me on social media over the years and be like, ‘I’m the chief stew in my house! I’m chief stew at my home! I’ve got three kids, I cook dinner, I’ve got to do their laundry and all their rooms and, you know, picnics…’ I said, yeah, I guess it’s kind of similar. Good for you, but now I’m like, I wish I could tell all of those moms you had it so much harder!
Kate Chastain
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Kate Chastain is currently a recurring star of “Galley Talk” and can also be seen on “The Traitors.”
- She retired from yachtie life after six seasons as a star on Bravo’s “Below Deck.”
- Besides being in reality series, Kate is a celebrated author, philanthropist, and podcaster.
