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Keke Palmer says moms shouldn't feel guilty for working 'in this economy'
Keke Palmer doesn't think that working moms should feel mom guilt — especially not in this economy. "But the reality is, if you got to work, you got to work," she said. She also said working moms shouldn't feel guilty accepting help with childcare "because it takes a village." Keke Palmer has no time for mom guilt — especially not in this economy. In an interview with Parents published on Wednesday, the actor spoke about the realities of being a single working mom. Palmer has one son, Leodis "Leo" Andrellton Jackson, with her ex-boyfriend, Darius Jackson. "Don't feel guilt," Palmer said. "Your child is your child because you were meant to be their parent. And as a working parent, it could be really, really hard because you're wondering like, 'Damn, is this good for me and my child?' But the reality is, if you got to work, you got to work." The Emmy award-winning actor also said that mothers shouldn't feel guilty about receiving help from others when it comes to caring for their child "because it takes a village." "I think that's important, and especially in this economy where everybody's got to go to work," she said. In addition to acting, Palmer has hosted the NBC game show "Password" since 2022 and leads her own podcast, "Baby, This is Keke." In June, she also released her latest album, "Just Keke." Even with a packed schedule, Palmer says motherhood gives her the perspective she needs to keep going. "I think a lot of times you can feel like you got to do this, or you got to do that," Palmer said, adding that it can be especially challenging in the industry she works in. "But when you have a child that needs you, it's easier for you to prioritize what is best for your sense of self." Palmer isn't the only celebrity mom who has spoken about mom guilt and the struggles of juggling work and parenting. In August 2024, Blake Lively said she feels guilty whenever she has to choose between work and family commitments. "When you're working, sometimes you feel guilty for, you know, not being in your personal life in those hours you're at work," Lively said. "And then when you're at work, you feel guilty by being distracted by wishing that you were at your personal life." In May, Michelle Williams said that balancing her career and motherhood is like figuring out "which master you're going to serve." "Because the truth is, if work is going well, somebody else is taking care of the kids. And if you're in a high point with your kids, the work is shoved to the side," Williams said. A representative for Palmer did not immediately respond to a request for comment sent by Business Insider outside regular hours. Read the original article on Business Insider Solve the daily Crossword
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20-06-2025
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Keke Palmer Reveals Which One of Her Movies She Can't Wait for Her Son Leodis, 2, to Watch
Keke Palmer opened up about which one of her movies she can't wait for her son Leodis, 2, to watch While speaking with E! News, the actress shared that she wants her son to watch Akeelah and The Bee The One of Them Days actress shares her son with ex Darius JacksonKeke Palmer is excited for her son to see her in one of her iconic starring roles. During a conversation with E! News, the One of Them Days actress, 31, talked about her new album, Just Keke, her upcoming movie The Pickup and the one role she's excited for her son son Leodis, 2, to watch her in. "Very excited for him to see Akeelah and the Bee," she told the outlet. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. The Emmy award winner welcomed her first child in February 2023, with her ex-boyfriend, Darius Jackson. Since welcoming Leo, the actress hasn't shied away from posting about him on social media. Between silly videos and heartfelt tributes, Palmer has been relishing in motherhood. "Mommy'ing is coming along if you were looking for an update. I have juggled quite a few careers but this is my greatest gig of all," Palmer wrote on Instagram in March 2023. "I will never be the same again, but if you thought I was a bad mama jamma before, you can't imagine the greater purpose my son has given my life!" While appearing on Scott Evans' House Guest podcast, the Nope actress, whose real name is Lauren Palmer, opened up about how she and her ex decided on the name for their son. "Darius actually made his name. He wanted both our names, which is so crazy," she said, joking about how the practice of combining the parents' names is seemingly common in Chicago. "So yeah, that was him trying to put like Darius and Lauren, like Leodis, like it was just too much, but I said, 'Hey, let's do it. It's adorable.' " "I was pregnant, anything went. It's adorable, ... and then also it sounded like an old name," she said. "He sounded like he was marching with [Martin Luther King Jr.]. It's like Leodis Andrellton Jackson. He's gonna be on somebody's campaign." is now available in the Apple App Store! Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more! The True Jackson VP alum and Baby, This is Keke Palmer podcast host celebrated her son Leodis' second birthday with several posts on both her and her son's Instagram pages. In the sweet tribute on her Instagram, she shared a collection of photos and videos from the past two years. In the post, Palmer included a video of her doing her son's hair and another of her kissing him on the cheek as a baby. She also shared pictures of her and her son, including one where they both were sticking their tongues out. Another snap showed Palmer lying on the floor as he sat on her stomach and looked at the camera. "My life can and will never be the same. You have made me who I will forever be, a MOTHA," Palmer wrote in her caption. "Leodis from the moment you were in my stomach I knew you were a strong little boy. I could just feel it!" "Even though you are no longer in my stomach you are in fact my greatest strength," she continued. "Idk if it's telepathy or what but you have taught me that I can do anything and as long as you are watching I promise I won't let you down. Strong baby, strong mommy!!!" Read the original article on People
Al Arabiya
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Al Arabiya
Keke Palmer's 'Just Keke' Album Channels Public Relationship Drama Into Reclamation
A sheer dress silhouetting a black bodysuit, Usher's signature crowd interaction, and a tweet from her child's father: that concoction created a nearly two-week social media frenzy starring Keke Palmer back in 2023. Now the multi-hyphenate creative has channeled that experience into her new album 'Just Keke.' 'It was tough… I didn't even realize I was in such grief,' said the 31-year-old about the fallout of her extremely public breakup with her ex, Darius Jackson. 'I get to put that same emotion into a song and I get to tell those people that's been watching me since I was nine… what's going on in a way that it can translate.' Following 2023's 'Big Boss,' her third solo studio project out now is an 18-track visual album conceptualized and directed by Palmer and her team. Tayla Parx, who's written for Alicia Keys, Justin Bieber, and Dua Lipa, handled the bulk of the writing and executive produced with Palmer. The storyline follows Palmer musically navigating celebrity, motherhood, and self-reflection. But her vulnerability about her well-publicized relationship drama is the album's throughline. 'That's what artistry is… mine is about transmutation, it's about bringing closure,' said Palmer, who's usually mum about her romantic relationships. 'I have to address something that I would never address, especially nothing on an intimate level – that's just so not me. But I knew that I had to because now that it's become public, it's become a part of my work and I have to respond to it as such. And that just caused me to have to grow.' While attending Usher's popular Las Vegas residency in 2023, the Emmy winner danced closely with the music icon during his routine audience interaction segment. Social videos of the interaction prompted a viral tweet from Jackson, her ex-boyfriend and child's father, criticizing her attire, writing, 'It's the outfit tho… you a mom.' While he was quickly admonished online, the conversation eventually moved beyond social media to articles and think pieces tackling subjects ranging from patriarchy, women's attire, and having children before marriage. Standout tracks on 'Just Keke' include 'My Confession' – a tongue-in-cheek interpolation of Usher's hit 'Confessions Pt. II' – as well as the previously released '125 Degrees' and 'Off Script.' She passionately belts out her love on the ballad 'Unless It's You,' while 'Misunderstood' finds her asking, 'Don't you see me throwing out a lifeline?/You too busy pinning me the bad guy/Maybe we ain't doing what we should/or maybe we're just misunderstood.' 'What the project I think speaks to as well is just like reclamation,' said the 'Nope' star, admitting the album could reignite criticism about her personal life. 'I'm just Keke, hate it or love it. This is me, this is my story, this is how I see things, I see my life… the whole point of it, too, is making peace with just saying what you got to say and letting it be that.' While Palmer's mic is still hot, she's extremely booked and busy on Hollywood lots: a sequel to 'One of Them Days,' and she stars with Eddie Murphy and Pete Davidson in 'The Pickup' from Prime Video in August. The 'Akeelah and the Bee' actor will lead Peacock's upcoming TV adaptation of Mel Brooks' 'The Burbs,' and she'll join the team on 'Spaceballs 2' with original stars Bill Pullman and Rick Moranis, the latter a reclusive '80s and '90s star who's since largely stayed out of Hollywood. Palmer says she'll judge the success of 'Just Keke' not necessarily by sales or Billboard charts, but by potential opportunities that arise, whether it's creating and directing visual albums for other artists, helming her own musical and comedic variety show, or even embarking on her own world tour. 'It could look like so many things and I'm open to all of them,' said Palmer. 'As long as I know that I put my all into this, I know I can't lose.'
Yahoo
20-06-2025
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Keke Palmer Reveals Which One of Her Movies She Can't Wait for Her Son Leodis, 2, to Watch
Keke Palmer opened up about which one of her movies she can't wait for her son Leodis, 2, to watch While speaking with E! News, the actress shared that she wants her son to watch Akeelah and The Bee The One of Them Days actress shares her son with ex Darius JacksonKeke Palmer is excited for her son to see her in one of her iconic starring roles. During a conversation with E! News, the One of Them Days actress, 31, talked about her new album, Just Keke, her upcoming movie The Pickup and the one role she's excited for her son son Leodis, 2, to watch her in. "Very excited for him to see Akeelah and the Bee," she told the outlet. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. The Emmy award winner welcomed her first child in February 2023, with her ex-boyfriend, Darius Jackson. Since welcoming Leo, the actress hasn't shied away from posting about him on social media. Between silly videos and heartfelt tributes, Palmer has been relishing in motherhood. "Mommy'ing is coming along if you were looking for an update. I have juggled quite a few careers but this is my greatest gig of all," Palmer wrote on Instagram in March 2023. "I will never be the same again, but if you thought I was a bad mama jamma before, you can't imagine the greater purpose my son has given my life!" While appearing on Scott Evans' House Guest podcast, the Nope actress, whose real name is Lauren Palmer, opened up about how she and her ex decided on the name for their son. "Darius actually made his name. He wanted both our names, which is so crazy," she said, joking about how the practice of combining the parents' names is seemingly common in Chicago. "So yeah, that was him trying to put like Darius and Lauren, like Leodis, like it was just too much, but I said, 'Hey, let's do it. It's adorable.' " "I was pregnant, anything went. It's adorable, ... and then also it sounded like an old name," she said. "He sounded like he was marching with [Martin Luther King Jr.]. It's like Leodis Andrellton Jackson. He's gonna be on somebody's campaign." is now available in the Apple App Store! Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more! The True Jackson VP alum and Baby, This is Keke Palmer podcast host celebrated her son Leodis' second birthday with several posts on both her and her son's Instagram pages. In the sweet tribute on her Instagram, she shared a collection of photos and videos from the past two years. In the post, Palmer included a video of her doing her son's hair and another of her kissing him on the cheek as a baby. She also shared pictures of her and her son, including one where they both were sticking their tongues out. Another snap showed Palmer lying on the floor as he sat on her stomach and looked at the camera. "My life can and will never be the same. You have made me who I will forever be, a MOTHA," Palmer wrote in her caption. "Leodis from the moment you were in my stomach I knew you were a strong little boy. I could just feel it!" "Even though you are no longer in my stomach you are in fact my greatest strength," she continued. "Idk if it's telepathy or what but you have taught me that I can do anything and as long as you are watching I promise I won't let you down. Strong baby, strong mommy!!!" Read the original article on People
Washington Post
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Washington Post
Keke Palmer's 'Just Keke' album channels public relationship drama into reclamation
NEW YORK — A sheer dress silhouetting a black body suit, Usher's signature crowd interaction and a tweet from her child's father: that concoction created a nearly two-week social media frenzy starring Keke Palmer back in 2023. Now, the multi-hyphenate creative has channeled that experience into her new album, 'Just Keke.' 'It was tough … I didn't even realize I was in such grief,' said the 31-year-old about the fallout of her extremely public breakup with her ex, Darius Jackson. 'I get to put that same emotion into a song, and I get tell those people that's been watching me since I was nine … what's going on in a way that it can translate.' Following 2023's 'Big Boss,' her third solo studio project, out now, is an 18-track visual album conceptualized and directed by Palmer and her team. Tayla Parx, who's written for Alicia Keys, Justin Bieber and Dua Lipa, handled the bulk of the writing and executive produced with Palmer. The storyline follows Palmer musically navigating celebrity, motherhood and self-reflection . But her vulnerability about her well-publicized relationship drama is the album's throughline. 'That's what artistry is … mine is about transmutation, it's about bringing closure,' said Palmer, who's usually mum about her romantic relationships. 'I have to address something that I would never address, especially nothing on an intimate level — that's just so not me. But I knew that I had to because now that it's become public, it's become a part of my work, and I have to respond to it as such. And that just caused me to have to grow.' While attending Usher's popular Las Vegas residency in 2023, the Emmy winner danced closely with the music icon during his routine audience interaction segment. Social videos of the interaction prompted a viral tweet from Jackson, her ex-boyfriend and child's father, criticizing her attire, writing, 'It's the outfit tho.. you a mom.' While he was quickly admonished online, the conversation eventually moved beyond social media to articles and think pieces tackling subjects ranging from patriarchy, women's attire, and having children before marriage. Standout tracks on 'Just Keke' include 'My Confession' — a tongue-in-cheek interpolation of Usher's hit 'Confessions, Pt. II' — as well as the previously released '125 Degrees' and 'Off Script.' She passionately belts out her love on the ballad 'Unless It's You,' while 'Misunderstood' finds her asking, 'Don't you see me throwing out a lifeline? / You too busy pinning me the bad guy / Maybe we ain't doing what we should / or maybe we're just misunderstood.' 'What the project, I think, speaks to as well is just like reclamation,' said the 'Nope' star, admitting the album could reignite criticism about her personal life. 'I'm just Keke, hate it or love it. This is me, this is my story, this is how I see things, I see my life … the whole point of it, too, is making peace with just saying what you got to say and letting it be that.' While Palmer's mic is still hot, she's extremely booked and busy on Hollywood lots: a sequel to 'One of Them Days,' and she stars with Eddie Murphy and Pete Davidson in 'The Pickup' from Prime Video in August. The 'Akeelah and the Bee' actor will lead Peacock's upcoming TV adaptation of Mel Brook's 'The 'Burbs,' and she'll join the team on 'Spaceballs 2' with original stars Bill Pullman and Rick Moranis, the latter a reclusive '80s and '90s star who's since largely stayed out of Hollywood. Palmer says she'll judge the success of 'Just Keke' not necessarily by sales or Billboard charts, but by potential opportunities that arise, whether it's creating and directing visual albums for other artists, helming her own musical and comedic variety show, or even embarking on her own world tour. 'It could look like so many things, and I'm open to all of them,' said Palmer. 'As long as I know that I put my all into this, I know I can't lose.' ___ Follow Associated Press entertainment journalist Gary Gerard Hamilton at @GaryGHamilton on all his social media platforms.
