Jessie James Decker, 38, shared a Sunday, July 5 Instagram carousel showing her kids—Vivianne, 12, Eric Jr., 10, and Forrest, 8—flashing abs during a beach vacation, sparking fan praise and reviving the conversation around her earlier backlash.
On a Sunday, July 5, Jessie James Decker posted an Instagram carousel that turned a beach day into a full-on show of summer confidence.
In the photos. the country singer. 38. shared pictures of her kids soaking up the sun—Vivianne. 12. Eric Jr. 10. and Forrest. 8—each flashing their abs in swimwear. The image Jessie captioned with “American summers” shows the trio wrapping their arms around each other as crashing waves and a blue sky set the backdrop. Another photo captured Forrest again. lifting a basketball singlet up over his belly as he posed with red. blue and white 4th of July costumes.
Decker also included shots of herself and the kids goofing around with friends, keeping the vacation vibe front and center. In the post. Eric. 39. appeared in several images and a video too—among them a family portrait taken at sunset. with the entire clan smiling for the camera while standing on a footpath. Decker and Eric also share another child, Denver, 2.
Fans quickly flooded the comments with support. One wrote. “I need their workout plan. ” while another said. “ABSSS-solutely beautiful!!!!!” The praise didn’t stop at the beach pictures. either—some commenters leaned into the sheer repeat visibility of the abs. “Abs on Abs on Abs, God bless!. Also, your family is beautiful. All the best for 2026!!” one follower posted, and another replied, “The abs on the Decker fam is CRAZYYYYY 😂💪.”.
Decker’s latest carousel is not the first time she has shared photos highlighting her children’s physiques. In January, she posted Instagram snaps from a tropical destination beginning with, “2026 here we come baby!!. Here’s to fresh starts. full hearts. happy babies and beautiful memories to come. ” adding. “My resolution is always health. happiness. and time well spent with the people who matter the most!!!” Those earlier images similarly showed Vivianne. Eric Jr. and Forrest on yet another beach revealing their abs, alongside moments of the full family enjoying time outdoors.
The discussion around those photos has also been personal for Decker. In 2022. after backlash for sharing pictures of her children’s abs. she defended her choice in an interview with Fox News. On December 30 of that year. Decker said. “I feel like I know what a great mom I am. and I know my truth. So. it doesn’t bother me. ” and added that she doesn’t “think too deep” about criticism and knows it “comes with the territory [of being famous].”.
Now, with the July 5 beach post and its flashes of July 4 style, the same mix of admiration and debate appears to be back in the spotlight—this time with a new set of vacation photos lighting up the timeline.
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