Keke Palmer, Leo Jackson, and Darius Jackson attend the "Big Boss" Closing Night Screening during the 2023 Atlanta Film Festival at Rialto Center for the Arts at Georgia State University on April 29, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Keke Palmer on Co-Parenting With Ex Darius Jackson: ‘A Real Blessing’

Keke Palmer recently opened up about her co-parenting experience with her ex, Darius Jackson. The two share a son named Leodis Jackson, whom they welcomed in February 2023. The Emmy Award-winning actor made a guest appearance on CBS Mornings to discuss her new memoir titled “Master of Me”. During her conversation with the show’s host Gayle King, Palmer called her current co-parenting situation, “A real blessing.” She also talked about the importance of boundaries in any relationship.

Keke Palmer opens up about co-parenting relationship with ex Darius Jackson

Keke Palmer went candid about her co-parenting journey with her ex-partner Darius Jackson on the show CBS Mornings. During the conversation, host Gayle King brought up the topic of having several “viral moments” in her life, including the abuse she endured and her separation from Jackson.

When the host pointed out how Palmer now had “a very different tone” in how she talked about her ex, the actor responded, “I got to be honest, I would have never thought that I would be where I am now.” She explained, “I’m very grateful that this has now been the outcome.” She continued, “we’re able to co-exist in this way and show up for our son and you know just be in a different place.” Palmer emphasized it by saying, “It’s a real blessing, that’s the best way that I can explain it.”

Soon, Keke Palmer dived in to talk about the significance of having boundaries in life. She said, “I don’t think I had enough of them (boundaries).” She further explained, “People cannot respect boundaries you don’t have and sometimes it’s hard to make boundaries with people that you love.”

The actor continued, “that’s something that I’ve always struggled with.” However, it all changed when she gave birth to her son Leodis, Palmer revealed. She said, “It became clear that I needed to create boundaries.” She continued to express how she wanted to give her hundred per cent and be her complete self for her son.

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