They began a romantic relationship in 2021 and celebrated the arrival of their first child in February 2023.Keke Palmer and Darius Jackson are currently facing difficulties in their relationship.In July 2023, the fitness instructor gained attention for expressing disapproval of the attire Keke Palmer chose for an Usher concert in Las Vegas.
“It’s all about the clothing, though… you’re a mother,” he posted on his X account, which was formerly known as Twitter, in response to images of his partner in a transparent dress. Following a backlash, Jackson deleted his X account 24 hours later.
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Palmer appeared to address the relationship turmoil in her cameo in Usher’s music video for his song “Boyfriend,” released on August 16. In the video’s conclusion, Palmer is depicted waking up in a hotel bed and responding to a phone call, exclaiming, “Yes, yes. Hello? What time is it? Damn it! I missed the show.”
She proceeds by remarking, “I’m extremely exhausted,” and then gazes into the camera as she adds, “After all, I am a mother,” accompanied by a wink. Jackson seemed to have put the dress controversy behind him in order to commemorate the 30th birthday of the Hustlers star.
Throughout their two-year relationship, Palmer and Jackson maintained a relatively low profile regarding their partnership, only making a few public appearances together. However, the actress chose to publicly announce her pregnancy by proudly displaying her baby bump while hosting Saturday Night Live in December 2022. Later, during an appearance on The Tonight Show, Palmer disclosed that they were expecting a baby boy.
The pair celebrated the arrival of Leodis “Leo” Andrellton Jackson on February 25, 2023. From information regarding his romantic involvement with Palmer to his professional history, here’s a comprehensive guide to understanding Jackson.
His brother is Insecure actor Sarunas Jackson
Jackson’s sibling, Sarunas J. Jackson, shares a career in acting with Palmer. He is widely recognized for his roles as Isaac Hall in Good Trouble and Alejandro ‘Dro’ Peña in Insecure, a show in which the actress once made a guest appearance.
He and Palmer started dating in 2021
Allegedly, the couple crossed paths in May 2021 at a Memorial Day gathering organized by Issa Rae and Diddy. By August of the same year, they publicly acknowledged their relationship on Instagram, with Jackson posting a birthday tribute to Palmer.
In a post that has since been removed, he penned, “Summer 2021 unfolded in a way I never anticipated, but here we are. I’m grateful that we could support each other during our most challenging moments and demonstrate to each other that we’re offering everything we’ve got.”
He and Palmer kept their relationship private
In March 2020, prior to her relationship with Jackson, Palmer had a conversation with Harper’s Bazaar in which she discussed her preference for maintaining the privacy of her romantic affairs.
She shared with the publication, “I generally don’t engage in public displays of affection online, primarily because I’m unsure how to do it without coming across as overly sentimental or something, you know? Yes, I’m completely genuine, but there are aspects of my life that I reserve for my family and close friends.”
In November 2021, while appearing on The Tamron Hall Show, Palmer discussed her rationale for making her relationship with Jackson public. She explained, “It became increasingly challenging to keep it under wraps.” She also noted that they spent a significant amount of time together and emphasized that Jackson is her closest confidant, making it natural for her to share something that brought her joy without concealing it.
He’s a fitness instructor
“It won’t encompass every aspect of my life, as my profession remains my profession,” Palmer continued, “but ultimately, this is someone who holds significance in my life, so why not share it?”
He played football in college
Jackson is employed as a fitness instructor at Inspire Fitness Studio. According to the fitness center’s website, his motivation for being an instructor is to assist both others and himself in maintaining their physical fitness, as he finds fulfillment in a team-oriented setting and sees it as a place where he can be his authentic self.
The biography of Jackson on the Inspire Fitness Studio’s website also mentions that he was raised participating in various sports and even secured a football scholarship to Fresno State University. His upbringing in the realm of sports served as motivation for him to venture into the field of sports media, where he is presently working on establishing his career and has obtained a broadcasting certificate, as detailed on the website.
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