Keke Palmer welcomed her baby boy into the world on Saturday, Feb. 25, at 3:28 p.m. with boyfriend Darius Jackson. The happy couple took to Instagram to share the news on Monday, giving fans the first look at their son and revealing his name, too.
Named Leodis Andrellton Jackson, Palmer and Jackson’s son is going by the nickname of “Leo.” The NOPE actress joked that his name matches the month he was born in, which just happened to be Black History Month. On Twitter, Palmer replied to a fan who commented on how Leo’s name sounds “like it led a civil rights March,” saying “It’s giving I marched with Martin, purrrr.”
Leodis is definitely a more traditional name, most commonly used in the late 1940s and early 1950s, according to website Names List, which explains Palmer’s “marched with Martin” comment.
The fans are loving it.
Palmer reportedly began dating Jackson — a fitness instructor and former football player — in May of 2021. The two have showered each other with love on social media since, celebrating baby Leo’s arrival with El Debarge’s “Someone” – one of the actress’ favorite songs from the playlists Jackson used to make her when they started dating.
The actress officially announced her pregnancy while hosting Saturday Night Live, revealing her baby bump in style.
The actress — who’s been working since she was 11 years old — enjoyed one of the most successful years of her career in 2022 with her scene-stealing performance in Jordan Peele’s NOPE bringing her both critical acclaim and media attention. However, 2023 brought a different kind of fortune for Palmer, in the form of baby Leo.
Published: Feb 28, 2023 02:11 pm