Early Life and Education of Keke Palmer: A Complete Timeline

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Keke Palmer. A timeline of key moments.

Keke Palmer is an accomplished American actress, singer, and television personality recognized with multiple awards including two Primetime Emmy Awards. Her talent and impact led to her inclusion in Time magazine's list of the most influential people in the world in 2019, solidifying her status in the entertainment industry.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

February 2017: Sexuality discussion on The Wendy Williams Show

In February 2017, during an interview on The Wendy Williams Show, Keke Palmer discussed her views on sexuality, stating she does not want her sexuality defined by labels and prefers to remain fluid with self-identification, and that she likes "whoever loves me".

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2019: Disclosure of abortion

In 2019, Keke Palmer shared via Twitter as part of the #YouKnowMe campaign that she had an abortion at the age of 24.

June 2021: Beginning of relationship with Darius Jackson

In June 2021, Keke Palmer started dating fitness instructor Darius Jackson.

December 3, 2022: Pregnancy announcement on Saturday Night Live

On December 3, 2022, while hosting Saturday Night Live, Keke Palmer announced that she was expecting her first child with Darius Jackson.

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February 2023: Birth of first child

In February 2023, Keke Palmer and Darius Jackson's son was born.

October 2023: Separation from Darius Jackson

In October 2023, Keke Palmer and Darius Jackson separated, following reported incidents of domestic violence throughout their relationship.

2023: Acceptance Award at the Los Angeles LGBT Center

In 2023, while accepting an award at the Los Angeles LGBT Center, Palmer expressed feeling accepted by and a part of the LGBTQ community.

May 2024: Domestic Violence Restraining Order Dropped

In May 2024, Keke Palmer dropped her requests for a temporary restraining order against Darius Jackson and temporary sole custody of their son, leading to the cancellation of their domestic violence restraining order hearing.

2024: Disclosure of childhood molestation

In 2024, Palmer disclosed in an interview with People magazine that she was molested as a child and only recognized it after reading a book about sexual abuse.