Lauren Keyana “Keke” Palmer, an American actress, singer, and TV star, was born in Illinois, U.S., on August 26, 1993. She was born to Sharon and Lawrence “Larry” Palmer, who were professional actors before settling with full-time jobs.
She has received several accolades, for playing leading and character roles in comedy and drama, including a Primetime Emmy Award, 5 NAACP Image Awards, and a Screen Actors Guild Award. She was listed among the most influential people in the world in 2019 by Time magazine.
Her career as an actor started with Barbershop 2: Back in Business in 2004, then in The Wool Cap, and her breakthrough film was Akeelah and the Bee, released in 2006. She became popular as a child actress with roles in Madea’s Family Reunion in 2006, The Longshots in 2008, Jump In! in 2007, and Shrink in 2009. She played a number of roles on Nickelodeon.
She has started in various genres of movies and television series, such as the Fox satirical horror series Scream Queens from 2015 to 2016, Berlin Station( the Epix drama series) from 2017 to 2019, and Turnt Up with the Taylors (The Facebook Watch series) in 2021 which won her a Primetime Emmy Award. Her other films include Animal (2014), Hustlers (2019), Pimp (2018), and Jordan Peele’s Nope (2022).
She then went on to host the talk show named Just Keke in 2014 and co-hosted the talk show Strahan, Sara, and Keke from 2019 to 2020.
On December 3, 2022, Palmer announced her pregnancy news with her first child with boyfriend Darius Jackson while hosting Saturday Night Live. The couple welcomed their baby in February 2023.
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Backlash Mounts Against Keke Palmer’s Boyfriend Over Outfit Critique
Actress Keke Palmer’s boyfriend, Darius Jackson, has found himself at the center of a social media storm after publicly criticizing Palmer for her outfit choice at an Usher concert. The incident quickly gained traction online, with Twitter users accusing Jackson of sexism and questioning his decision to air his grievances on social media.
Palmer attended Usher’s Las Vegas residency on July 4, donning a black bodysuit under a sheer dress. During the concert, Usher serenaded Palmer onstage with his song “There Goes My Baby,” and the two shared a hug. A video of the moment circulated on social media, drawing attention to Palmer’s outfit.
Jackson, a fitness instructor and the father of Palmer’s child took to Twitter to express his disapproval of her attire. He quote-tweeted the video, commenting, “It’s the outfit tho.. you a mom.” This remark sparked an immediate backlash from social media users, who accused Jackson of insecurity and attempting to control Palmer’s choices.
The Outfit Controversy: Public Outrage and Defenses
Twitter users were quick to come to Palmer’s defense, criticizing Jackson for his jealousy and suggesting that he was trying to undermine her success. Some users pointed out that Palmer looked great, was having a good time, and that Jackson’s comments were unwarranted.
Despite the criticism, Jackson stood by his initial remark. In a subsequent tweet, he defended his position, stating, “We live in a generation where a man of the family doesn’t want the wife & mother to his kids to showcase booty cheeks for the sake of pleasing other people. This is my family & my representation. I have a set of morals that I believe. I rest my case.”
The backlash intensified with users accusing Jackson of publicly humiliating Palmer and questioning his understanding of the challenges faced by new mothers. Many highlighted Palmer’s post-pregnancy transformation and commended her for looking great while taking care of her responsibilities.
Palmer has not yet responded to Jackson’s comments. However, she shared a couple of photos of herself in the outfit from the concert, expressing her excitement about Usher’s performance.
Meanwhile, Jackson has deactivated his Twitter account leading to more speculations about their relationship status.
The incident involving Keke Palmer and Darius Jackson has captivated social media, igniting discussions about body autonomy, relationship dynamics, and the boundaries of public criticism. As the online conversation continues, the focus remains on supporting Palmer and encouraging open dialogue about respect, self-expression, and individual choices.
