Today host Sheinelle Jones is a supermom! The NBC correspondent shares three children, son Kayin and twins Uche and Clara, with her husband, Uche Ojeh.
Sheinelle has been one of the network’s leading broadcasters since 2014. In her years in the spotlight, she has managed to make balancing motherhood and her career look flawless. The Pennsylvania native became a mom in August 2009 when her eldest child, Kayin, was born. The twins, Uche and Clara, arrived in July 2012.
Like many of her Today costars, Sheinelle has shared some of the biggest challenges of being a parent while appearing daily on the talk show.
“I try to only travel once a week for work and what I’ve learned is that as opposed to fretting about not being there one night a week, I use that for my mommy time — my me time because I don’t get it frankly!” she told Mommy Nearest in May 2015. “There has to be some time where you feed yourself. I accept it when I’m on that flight — I close my eyes or watch a movie and I try to find the gift in that. I get a full night’s sleep and when I come home, I feel like a better mommy.”
The journalist’s kiddos are all full of personality, which is evident in their sweet moments together that she shares on Instagram. Sheinelle often offers glimpses into parenthood on Today and reveals relatable mommy moments with her little ones. One thing she has been very candid about over the years is managing mealtime with her three mini-mes.
“Let’s say we’re making pasta. My 7-year-old has decided he doesn’t like meat all of a sudden – he’s a vegetarian unless it’s bacon,” the TV personality told People in July 2017. “My 4-year-old son has decided that he doesn’t like pasta sauce, so he likes butter with noodles.”
With all that aside, cooking and sharing meals is one of the many ways Sheinelle bonds with her children. As her kids grow up, she continues to notice they inherited some of the personality traits that helped lead her down her successful career path.
“I remember my mom telling me to stop talking so much. Now, three kids of my own later, I guess they’re all just like me!” she told Parents in January 2021. “The good news is, perhaps they can turn it into a career like their mom did.”
Kayin Ojeh
Sheinelle Jones Kids: Kayin, Uche, Clara With Husband Uche Ojeh
Sheinelle and Uche’s eldest son, Kayin, is growing up so fast! The proud mom celebrated her son’s milestone birthday on Instagram in August 2022, writing, “13 years ago today this little guy changed my world and opened my heart in ways I didn’t even know was possible. We had a small apartment in Philly when he was born,” she continued, “I placed his crib, right across from our bed. I remember — I would just stare into those innocent beautiful brown eyes.”
That same month, Kayin attended summer camp. The teen loves to swim, hang out on the beach and spend quality time with his parents and younger siblings. It’s clear from the sweet posts Sheinelle shares on Instagram that she has a special bond with her firstborn. “He may be the oldest but he’s still my first baby,” she captioned a July 2021 selfie with Kayin.
In December 2024, Sheinelle brought Kayin as her date to the White House holiday press party.
“With each passing day, I am so thankful for moments like this. How handsome is my date? Thank you @whitehouse – for a magical night. To be here with my oldest son and work friends -who are more like family at this point … it was a night I hope he will cherish forever,” she captioned a series of photos from the event on Instagram with her eldest child.
In the weeks that followed, Sheinelle missed several episodes of Today, leading her to speak out in a statement due to fan concern.
“I sincerely appreciate all of you who have reached out while I’ve been absent from the show. I want to share with you that I’m taking time to deal with a family health matter,” she wrote on Instagram in January 2025. “It’s not lost on me how lucky I am to have not on the support of my Today show family, but to also have all of you,” she continued. “Your kindness means so much to me. I’ll see you soon. Love, Sheinelle.”
Uche Ojeh
Sheinelle Jones Kids: Kayin, Uche, Clara With Husband Uche Ojeh
Uche, named after his father, is always showing off his humor and vibrant personality on his mom’s Instagram. In April 2022, the newscaster shared a video of her youngest son holding a Q&A session with her followers about their favorite foods.
“Every day my youngest son asks me the most random questions after school … I told him he can ask you,” she captioned the video. “He’s literally waiting to read your responses!”
Clara Josephine Ojeh
Sheinelle Jones Kids: Kayin, Uche, Clara With Husband Uche Ojeh
Clara is her mom’s little princess and has a passion for being on stage. In May 2022, Sheinelle’s little girl performed a number from The Wiz during a theater workshop. The mom of three got emotional watching Clara light up the stage.
“I was crying tears of joy,” she admitted after showing her followers a video of the performance. “She’s never been in a musical before — she practiced so much on her own … and I was BLOWN AWAY with that little voice and her dancing! Before the show, I kissed her forehead and told her to take her nerves and turn them into gratitude and excitement … and to be bold, confident and strong. She did it!”
