Jessie James Decker Defends Her Kids' Abs After Online Criticism
Jessie James Decker and Eric Decker are growing young with their kids.
In fact, the "Grow Young With You" singer and the former NFL star left fans awestruck when they shared a recent photo with kids Vivianne, 12, Eric Jr., 11, Forrest, 8, and Denver, 2, that showed a majority of their family baring six-pack abs during a trip to the beach.
"Can I join the family," makeup influencer Jaclyn Hill quipped in the comments section of an Oct. 18 Instagram post, which showed the couple and their children decked out in swimswear, "just to get some of your genetics please?"
Meanwhile, YouTuber Janelle Paige McCarthy jokingly called them "'The Six-Pack Crew.'"
Indeed, the Deckers all have developed muscles from their sporty lifestyle as a family. As Jessie previously put it, her kids' abs come from DNA and physical activity—something that she encourages her children to pursue.
"It's a sad world we live in today when having healthy fit kids who are super active, play sports, build muscle naturally is ‘weird,'" the 38-year-old wrote on Instagram in 2022 after "being accused of photoshopping abs on my kids."
"We preach about body positivity and acceptance but my kids having a mass amount of genetic and built muscle from athletics is ‘weird'?" she continued. "I want to raise my kids to feel proud of their bodies and hard work from either Vivis elite competitive gymnastics to Eric Jr wanting to be like dad as an NFL receiver."
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Urging critics to "not pick and choose what we normalize regarding bodies and be accepting of all people and children," the "Wanted" artist added, "I’m proud of my children and encourage them to live their dreams. So we’ll see y’all at the 2032 Olympics."
Since then, Jessie and Eric, 39, have continued to tune out the haters.
"I know what a great mom I am, and I know my truth," she told Fox News in 2022. "So, it doesn't bother me."
Read on to see more of Jessie and Eric's sweetest family moments with their kids.
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Happy Family
Jessie James Decker shares this family photo with husband Eric Decker and their kids Vivianne, Eric Jr., Forrest and Denver on Mother's Day 2026.
"Being a mommy is the greatest gift and joy in the whole world," she wrote on Instagram, "and my 'soul' purpose in life."
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And Baby Makes Six
After welcoming son Denver in February 2024, Jessie and Eric’s family was finally complete.
“I always knew we were missing somebody,” Jessie told E! News in April 2025. “I love babies. I love being a mother. I think if pregnancies weren't so hard on me, I probably would have gone for one more, as crazy as that sounds.”
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Christmas 2023
"Last Christmas as a family of 5 until baby brother is here," Jessie wrote on Instagram. "We love you already sweet boy."
Birthday Boy
The Decker's youngest, Forrest Decker, turned one in March of 2019 and of course they celebrated with balloons and kisses!
Family Wife, Happy Life
"Loves of my life #feelingrateful," Jessie James Decker captioned this sweet photo of her kids and her husband Eric Decker.
Happiest Place on Earth
The Deckers visited Disneyland in February and despite trying to be romantic, the couple was photo-bombed by their son Eric Decker II.
Howdy, Partner
In January, the Decker boys cuddled up on the couch...dressed in their Woody pjs and watched some football.
Twas the Night Before
On Christmas Eve, the Decker kids got into a little mischief, but we still think they're cute.
Super Duper
Come on, could these two be any cuter?
Shopping Buddies
All three of the Decker kids including daughter Vivianne Decker, and sons Eric and Forrest were all smiles while out at the grocery store in November 2018.
Costume Crew
We are loving all of these adorable costumes from Halloween 2018.
Beach Bums
"My whole purpose in life #mifamilia," Jessie captioned this vacation snap from 2018.
Boat Days
What better way to celebrate 4th of July than hanging out on a boat with your sweet family?
Dinner Time
Not everyone was happy to take this photo, but that didn't stop mom and dad from posting it.
Dad Pile
In June, Eric became a human jungle gym thanks to his little kiddos.
Sibling Smooch
Vivianne clearly loves her little brother Forrest in this precious pic from April 2018.
Hugs For Days
The former football player is always ready to hug it out with his little munchkins.
Mommy's Little Helpers
Even though Jessie was sick in this photo, she had her two oldest kids to keep her spirits high.
Santa Babies
In December 2017, the two oldest Decker kids had a big smile when they met Santa.
Mickey Munchkins
Getting ready for Halloween is so much more fun when someone is wearing a Mickey Mouse head!
Love You
Aw, our hearts are so full looking at these two.
Titans Talk
The country singer looked adorable as she waited to watch her husband's first game as a Tennessee Titan with her kids in August 2017.
Red, White & Babies
The award for most patriotic family has to go to the Deckers.
Kiss Kiss
Kisses and cuddles are what these two are best at and it's so freaking cute.
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Baseball Buds
Vivianne got up on her dad's shoulders as the couple participated in a charity event in Tennessee in 2017.
Fab Four
"My wolf pack!" Jessie wrote alongside this photo of her family of four back in March 2017.
Birthday Girl
This party looks like a blast and we officially want to be invited to the next one.
Wedded Bliss
Before the Deckers were a family of five they were hitting up weddings as a squad of four and looking good while doing it.
Finding Neverland
For Halloween in 2016, the fun family dressed up as characters from Peter Pan and they totally nailed it.
J-E-T-S
Ahead of Eric's 2016 season with the New York Jets, his family joined him at practice and we got this sweet photo as a souvenir.
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