Who is Keke Palmer and how many children does she have?

SUPERSTAR Keke Palmer garnered headlines for her multiple appearances across film and television.

But how much do we know about her family life? Here's all you need to know.

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Who is Keke Palmer?

Lauren Keyana Palmer, popularly known as Keke Palmer, was born on August 26, 1993, in Harvey, Illinois.

Keke, 29, is a versatile actress, television personality, and singer.

Keke made her acting debut in 2004 when she starred in Barbershop 2: Back in Business.

In the same year, she appeared in the television film The Wool Cap.

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She also made a breakthrough when she starred in the drama film, Akeelah and the Bee.

Concerning her music career, she released her debut studio album, So Uncool, in 2007.

As a result of her stellar performances, she has received a Primetime Emmy Award, five NAACP Image Awards, nominations for a Daytime Emmy Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award.

Additionally, Time magazine listed her as one of the most influential people in the world in 2019.

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Keke made her Saturday Night Live hosting debut on December 3, 2022.

Singer SZA was the musical guest of the night.

How many children does Keke Palmer have?

Keke has one child with her partner Darius Jackson.

On February 27, the 29-year-old actress announced on Instagram that she gave birth to a baby boy named Leodis "Leo" Andrellton Jackson.

The sweet slideshow showed heartwarming photos of the new family of three, including a picture of their baby boy wrapped up in a light grey onesie and white beanie.

During her hosting debut on SNL last year, Keke surprised fans by announcing she was expecting her first child with Darius.

Speaking about her pregnancy on the show, she stated: "There are some rumors going around, people have been in my comments saying, 'Keke's having a baby, Keke's pregnant,' and I wanna set the record straight — I am!"

Keke went ahead open a long gray jacket to reveal her growing baby bump on the Studio 8H stage.

She added: "I gotta say, though, it is bad when people on the internet spread rumors about you y'all, but it's even worse when they're correct.

"I mean, like, I was trying so hard to keep it on the down low cause I got a lot of stuff going on, you know?

"But honestly, this has been the biggest blessing, and I am so excited. Guys, I'm going to be a mom."

She also stated: "Even though some people feel a little weird about me having a baby cause I was a child actor, I just wanna say, look, I'm 29, I'm grown, I have sex, I own a home, I stormed the Capitol on January 6, you know? Things adults do."

What did Keke Palmer say about Trey Songz?

In 2017, Keke accused Trey of featuring her in his music video, Pick Up the Phone, without her consent.

Unbeknownst to her, footage of her was secretly taken and added to the video.

Pick Up the Phone features a clip of Keke sitting on a couch and taking a selfie as someone sings, “I palm her p**** like Keke... Like Keke, like Keke.” 

According to Huffington Post, in January 2017, Keke shared a post on social media - which was deleted after - which accused Trey of "sexual intimidation," saying he ignored her when she asked to not be included in the music video. 

She wrote: "This is preposterous. How am I in this video Trey?

"After you found me in a closet HIDING because I was so afraid of any more conflict."

Keke added: "Literally my last option was to hide because you all would not listen when I said I did not want to be in the video the FIRST time."

The actress also mentioned: "Just cause you give someone food and alcohol and throw in a little sexual intimidation doesn’t mean they will buckle.” 

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Trey denied the allegations made by Keke.