Tampa, FL – May 23, 2025, 05:34 AM ET – Fox News personality and former White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany revealed a surprising discovery about her 5-year-old daughter, Blake Avery Gilmartin, during a heartfelt segment on Outnumbered yesterday: Blake was born with a rare facial feature known as a “golden crescent” birthmark, a trait so uncommon that only a few dozen people worldwide are known to have it. The revelation has captivated fans and sparked discussions about the beauty of unique traits.
McEnany, 37, shared the story while discussing her family’s recent health journey, following the birth of her third child earlier this month. Blake, born in November 2019 to McEnany and her husband, Sean Gilmartin, a former MLB pitcher, has a small, crescent-shaped mark on her cheek that shimmers with a golden hue under certain lighting. “We always thought it was just a cute birthmark,” McEnany said, smiling. “But a dermatologist recently told us it’s a golden crescent, a pigmentation anomaly linked to a rare genetic mutation. It’s incredibly special.”
The golden crescent, according to medical experts, is associated with a benign genetic condition affecting melanin production, resulting in a shimmering, gold-like mark. Fewer than 50 cases have been documented globally, often linked to families with unique ancestral traits. McEnany noted that the discovery came during a routine checkup for Blake, who has been thriving alongside her siblings, Nash, 2, and newborn Zionel. “Blake loves her ‘magic mark,’ as she calls it,” McEnany added. “She says it makes her a superhero.”
The announcement, paired with a photo of Blake’s beaming smile and the faint golden crescent on her cheek, quickly trended on X under #GoldenCrescentBlake. Fans flooded McEnany’s social media with support, with one user writing, “Blake’s mark is as unique and beautiful as her mom’s spirit!” Another commented, “Kayleigh sharing this is so wholesome—Blake is a little star with a celestial mark!” The story has also drawn attention to rare genetic traits, with some experts noting the condition’s potential links to ancient lineage markers, though research remains limited.
McEnany, who co-hosts Outnumbered and frequently fills in on The Five, has been open about her family life, often weaving her faith into her narratives. Quoting Jeremiah 1:5—“Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you”—she emphasized that Blake’s unique feature is a reminder of individuality and divine purpose. “It’s a message for all of us to embrace what makes us different,” she said, gesturing to the audience.
Gilmartin, 35, joined the segment via video call, joking, “Blake’s already stealing the spotlight—I’m just the dad trying to keep up!” The couple, married since 2017, have navigated public life with grace, from McEnany’s time as Trump’s press secretary in 2020 to her current role at Fox News. Her own health journey, including a preventative double mastectomy in 2018 due to a BRCA mutation, has made her an advocate for medical awareness, a theme she echoed in sharing Blake’s story.
As McEnany prepares to welcome her third child into the public eye, Blake’s golden crescent has become a symbol of joy and uniqueness for the family. “She’s our little blessing,” McEnany said, her voice thick with emotion. “And this mark just makes her shine even brighter.”