Congratulations are pouring in for queer comedian and actor Cameron Esposito and their wife, Katy Nishimoto, who have welcomed their first child. Esposito announced on Instagram that they gave birth to Yumi Young Esposito Nishimoto on November 27. The couple shared a series of tender hospital photos and wrote that they are over the moon. Baby Yumi arrived weighing 5 pounds 5 ounces. The post immediately filled with love from fans, fellow comedians, queer parents, and longtime listeners of Esposito’s work.
Esposito has always shared their life and creative journey with honesty and heart, and their pregnancy was no exception. They kept followers updated throughout the year and even continued performing stand-up into the final days of the pregnancy. In true Esposito fashion, they were onstage just one week before giving birth, bringing humor and humanity to an experience that many queer parents say often goes unseen.
Known for starring in A Million Little Things and Take My Wife, Esposito has also made a lasting impact through Queery, the podcast they hosted for seven years. The show became a touchstone for LGBTQ+ listeners who appreciated Esposito’s thoughtful interviews with queer artists, athletes, activists, and cultural leaders. Their comedy catalogue is equally meaningful. In April 2025 they released a special titled Four Pills, where they opened up about receiving a bipolar disorder diagnosis at the age of 40. The special combined vulnerability and wit in a way that resonated deeply with fans.
Esposito and Nishimoto were married in 2021. At the time, Esposito shared their wedding news with a simple and heartfelt social media post explaining that the ceremony took place privately while their friends and family joined on Zoom. The announcement felt intimate and grounded, much like the couple’s recent introduction of baby Yumi to the world.
For LGBTQ+ audiences, moments like this carry a beautiful weight. They offer visibility that feels joyful and everyday in a way queer families are still rarely shown in mainstream media. A baby announcement may seem small, but it reflects a fuller truth about queer life and queer love. It reminds us that family, partnership, and celebration are ours to claim.
Esposito’s legacy as a comedian also makes this news especially meaningful. Earlier this year we included them in our article on the best lesbian comedians, a roundup celebrating performers who continue to shape queer storytelling, humor, and community. This new chapter only adds to that impact and highlights the many ways queer artists continue to redefine what representation can look like.
As Cameron Esposito and Katy Nishimoto begin life as new parents, the queer community is cheering them on and welcoming baby Yumi with open hearts.
