Scarlet Vas, an influencer, is expecting her second child with husband Tayo Ricci, who is also her stepbrother. They announced the pregnancy on Instagram with a video featuring their first child and a sonogram, saying, "We couldn't keep this a secret any longer..."
Their first daughter was born in December 2024, soon after their September 2023 wedding. They haven't revealed the gender of the new baby, but the news is generating a lot of buzz online.
Vas and Ricci's relationship began in their teens in Melbourne after their parents married. Despite being step-siblings, they're not blood-related and fell in love, shrugging off societal judgments. Critics call their relationship "weird" and "gross, " but Vas is unfazed by the backlash.
"Honestly, it doesn’t affect us, because we have each other, " she said in an interview. "I don’t really read our comments section, but if I do, I actually laugh. We find trolls very entertaining."
The couple first gained attention in 2021 with a video titled "I fell in love with my bf’s best friend... who happens to be my step bro." They met at 13 through mutual friends, with their families already connected, leading to their eventual union.
Vas said they keep family details private out of respect for their parents. Their unique relationship has become central to their social media presence. "We didn’t set out to become influencers; it was never on our radar or ever something we ever wanted to do, " Vas explained.
After her role on the Australian soap opera Neighbours, Vas moved to the U. S. for acting. The COVID-19 pandemic interrupted her plans, prompting the couple to create content. They started making videos after meeting established creators in Los Angeles.
Though their styles differ, Vas noted their joint content often goes viral. "We didn’t know what we were doing, but people were drawn to us, and whenever we did anything together, it would always go very viral, " she said. "We didn’t realize ‘step sibling’ content was so popular, maybe because it’s rare? But I’ve realized through sharing our story that everyone loves it."
Vas and Ricci's relationship continues to draw debate, but they welcome the attention.
