Candiace Dillard Bassett is a mom! The Real Housewives of Potomac star and her husband, Chris Bassett, have announced the birth of their first baby. The couple welcomed a baby boy, Jett Maxwell Lee Bassett, on October 3rd.
“It’s pure love!” Candiace shared, describing the incredible joy their son has brought into their lives. She added, “Chris and I couldn’t be happier. He’s brought so much joy to our hearts in ways I never imagined.”

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Naming their son was a special process. Candiace said that the meaning behind Jett’s name was important to her. “Jett means excellence and abundance,” she explained. Chris agreed that Jett was a “cool” name, and they even joked that people could call him “J.B.”
Their baby boy has two middle names. One of them, Lee, comes from Candiace’s father’s middle name.
Candiace shared that becoming a mom has changed her perspective. “I look at him and think about all the adventures we’re going to have,” she said. During her pregnancy, she often talked to her son, dreaming about who he would become.
The journey to motherhood wasn’t easy. Candiace has been open about her fears and worries, which she shared during her time on the Real Housewives of Potomac. She even documented her IVF process on the show. But now, she’s embraced every part of being a mom.

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Despite her initial doubts, Candiace admitted she’s already thinking about having more children. “Oh, I wish I started sooner,” she said. “I love it, and I already want more. It’s everything I hoped for and more.”
Congratulations to Candiace and Chris on the birth of baby Jett!
Best wishes from the AngelsName Team!