Keke Palmer Cradles Baby Bump In Maternity Photos With Boyfriend Darius Jackson

Keke Palmer showed off her baby bump in a maternity photoshoot as she prepares to welcome her first child with boyfriend Darius Jackson.

Palmer, 29, shared some snaps from the photoshoot on Instagram Saturday.

The soon-to-be mom looked stunning in a close-fitting beige ribbed maxi dress and tan high-heeled boots. She rocked a radiant makeup look, styled her hair in a messy big bun and accessorized her outfit with gold jewelry.

Palmer can be seen smiling and cradling her baby bump in the snaps. She was joined by her 28-year-old boyfriend, who leans over to give her an affectionate kiss on the forehead in one picture.

In the caption, the actress announced that they are expecting a boy.

"A long time ago, in a land not so far...The King and Queen got together to play," she wrote. "The play turned to love as many sunsets passed by. Now there's a prince, who's soon to arrive!"

Fans and social media users congratulated the couple and praised Palmer for her pregnancy glow as she waits for the arrival of her baby.

"You're GLOWING," Palmer's "True Jackson, VP" co-star Ashley Argota wrote in the comments section.

Another follower commented, "Praise God! So happy for you both! Congratulations."

"The absolute prettiest," a third commenter wrote.

"Look at cousin Keke, [y'all]," one fan tweeted.

Palmer announced her pregnancy while hosting "Saturday Night Live" on Dec. 3, 2022.

"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!" Palmer said while ripping open a long jacket to reveal her baby bump on stage.

Days after her pregnancy revelation, the "Nope" star reflected on Instagram how "this year has taken me for a ride." She also thanked several people, including her family and partner.

"And how cool, my baby and I are already doing it all together. Thank you God! Thank you to my amazing parents and family who continuously support me," she wrote.

She continued, "Thank you @noraradd, for being my spiritual sister as ALWAYS! You feel me my little Pisces moon. Thank you to my team, who have been constantly reaching and moving mountains to extend the reaches of my gift, and thank you to my other half @dvulton for giving me the things that only true unity can bring."

Palmer was first romantically linked to Jackson in 2021, but they have since kept their relationship fairly private. In an interview with Bustle, however, Palmer clarified that she wasn't trying to hide their romance.

"This is the happiest I've ever felt with someone," she said. "So why would I go out of my way to hide this person? That's a lot more work than just living in my life and being in my life."