Keke Palmer has revealed that her “unhealthy” relationship with the father of her child, Darius Jackson, was “the hardest thing I’ve ever had to go through.”
The 31-year-old actress began dating the fitness instructor in 2021 and they welcomed their son Leodis in February 2023.
Later that year, their relationship dissolved in a bitter custody battle in which both accused each other of physical abuse.
Palmer presented footage from her home security footage that appeared to show Jackson manhandling and punching her while she was bent over a couch.
Now that they have reached an amicable co-parenting agreement, Palmer has reflected on the way their relationship “spinned out of control,” the “stressor” that contributed to their problems, and her advice for anyone in her shoes: “Stay away.” It’s the only way’, via People magazine.
Keke Palmer has revealed that her “unhealthy” relationship with the father of her child, Darius Jackson, was “the hardest thing I ever had to go through”; in the photo 2021
Palmer shared that Jackson is now in the military and said, “I’m so proud of him and happy for him.” Now I feel very calm knowing that everything is under control.”
When she and Jackson first got together, she felt like “not only is this the person, but this is the moment.” “It was very spiritual for Darius and me.”
She explained why she felt they were compatible, explaining, “We had separate solitudes and we created a space for us to exist together in that solitude.” And then we wanted to have a child. Leo was very planned.
However, by mid-2023, “a lot was going on” in the “unhappy and unhealthy” relationship, and their problems soon came to light before the public.
In July, Palmer uploaded a social media post of herself wearing a sheer black dress over a thong while dancing with Usher, prompting Jackson to pointedly comment, “Even though it’s the outfit… you’re a mom.”
Jackson was inundated with backlash when Palmer’s fans jumped to her defense, and their relationship finally imploded for good in October 2023, triggering a custody battle in which they accused each other of abuse.
“Everything got out of control. The only way I knew how to bring order was through the court,’ Palmer reflected in his new interview.
She noted that “having a baby was a huge stressor” and her stardom added another layer of tension to the equation between them.
Palmer made the revelation in a new cover interview with People magazine.
The 31-year-old actress began dating the fitness instructor in 2021 and they welcomed their son Leodis in February 2023.
Palmer noted that she and Jackson “wanted to have a child,” adding, “Leo was very planned.”
Now that they have reached an amicable co-parenting agreement, Palmer has reflected on the way their relationship “went out of control”; pictured April 2023
‘Not only with my romantic relationships, but also with my family and friends, it has always become a burden. Too many voices come in. It can make everyone else not trust you. It’s hard to explain,” the former child star shared.
With the legal battle in the rearview and shared custody agreed upon, Palmer reflected: “I wish I could say that he was terrible the whole time or that I was… but it wasn’t that black and white and that was the problem. I didn’t want to. that my son would think that his father is a monster, because I don’t believe it.
Palmer made the comments about her ex while promoting her upcoming book. Master Of Me: The secret to controlling your narrative.
The memoir, which is the second that Palmer has written at just 31 years old, will be published in three weeks, on November 19.