The 2026 Dancing with the Stars cast has been revealed, and Tatyana Ali is one of the few contestants on the show. The actress and singer has joined Season 35 of Dancing with the Stars, where she will compete alongside professional dancer Jan Ravnik. For Ali, performing in front of an audience is not new, as she appeared on Sesame Street at age 6 and also competed on Star Search.
Tatyana is one of the most loved American actresses, singers, and activists. Beyond her success as a star, Tatyana is known for her honest stance on social issues. The Harvard graduate once testified about Black maternal health–and how the life-or-death issue impacted her family. Tatyana talked about her traumatic childbirth experience, sending chills to her fans.
Tatyana Ali recalls how her baby was pushed back inside her
On the Pod Meets World podcast, Tatyana recalled her traumatic childbirth experience during the birth of her first son, Edward. When she asked the OB-GYN about the position of her child, he said, ‘I could hang from the lights if that made me happy.’ Such a callous response from the doctor made her feel uncomfortable.
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