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Is Fatima Showing? Fans Speculate as Season 3A of Zima Wraps Up

In the final two episodes of Zima Season 3A, fans were quick to notice that Fatima appears to be showing signs of a baby bump, especially when she wore a certain pink dress. Many are wondering if this is a hint from the show’s creators. I’d mentioned a few weeks ago that it would be funny if, by Season 4, Fatima was sporting a visible baby bump. After all, she announced her pregnancy back in Season 2, and now we’re moving through Season 3, potentially into Season 4, where she could have a prominent bump.

The pacing is even faster compared to Karen’s storyline, where her pregnancy announcement at the end of Season 3 didn’t translate into a visible bump until Season 6B. By Season 7, after a three-month time skip, Karen finally had a clear bump. I thought the contrast between Fatima and Karen’s timelines would be amusing for viewers.

Now, I don’t want to spread unverified information, but I remember seeing something on Instagram fan pages dedicated to Crystal (Fatima’s actress) or the Zima sisters fan groups. Crystal is very open about her fitness journey, regularly posting challenges and using hashtags like #DidYouMoveToday. She’s also been open about how her weight fluctuates, which she’s explained to dispel any rumors of a real-life pregnancy. From what I remember, she mentioned that she didn’t work out as much during the filming of Seasons 3 and 4, and this might have contributed to a fuller appearance that could resemble a pregnancy bump.

If that’s the case, I think it’s quite clever—rather than using a prosthetic or having her appear “heavier” to signify a pregnancy, they simply incorporated her natural body changes. After filming, she returned to her workout routine, and everything went back to normal. It’s much more seamless than dramatic transformations that some actors go through. We’ve seen actors like Christian Bale, who drastically change their bodies for roles, whether they’re bulking up or slimming down. It’s a huge commitment, and props to them, but it also shows the benefit of access to trainers and dedicated resources.

Sometimes, subtle changes like slightly snugger clothes are all it takes to suggest a pregnancy without prosthetics. Regardless, the observations fans have made—like the baseball bat scene where Fatima seems to show—are interesting. While I’m not dismissing the “baby bump” speculation, I’m more inclined to think we’ll see a more pronounced bump in Season 4, which is set to come out in 2025.