Keke Palmer Says There Were 'No Other Words' to Describe 'Toxic Dynamic' with Ex Darius Jackson Than Domestic Violence

Keke Palmer in February 2024; Darius Jackson in April 2023.Photo:Jerritt Clark/Getty; Paras Griffin/GettyKeke Palmeris opening up about her relationship withDarius Jackson.In a Tuesday, Jan. 14 cover story onThe Cut, the actress/musician, 31, discussed the implosion of her relationship with her then-boyfriend, 30, after he criticized a dress she wore to an Usher concert on social media.Allegations of domestic violence and a custody battle involving theirson Leo, 1¾, followed. In 2024, Palmer was granted adomestic violence restraining orderagainst Jackson, which claimed that he physically abused her multiple times during their two-year relationship.

Keke Palmer SaysScream QueensCostar Who Compared Her to Martin Luther King Jr. Still Hasn't Apologized

Keke Palmer visits the SiriusXM Studios on November 20, 2024 in New York City.Photo:Cindy Ord/Getty Cindy Ord/Getty Keke Palmeris still waiting on a long-overdue apology. The actress, 31, starred in both seasons ofRyan Murphy’sScream Queensand was open about how the experience was less than comfortable inher November book,Master of Me. But, even after revealing one of the racist encounters she had with an unnamed costar, Palmer said she’s yet to hear an apology.

Keke Palmer Shows Off Her Abs at 2025 Oscars Party — in the Same Dress Christina Aguilera Wore 21 Years Ago

Lionel Hahn/Getty; Stephane Cardinale/Corbis via Getty Keke Palmerjust channeled Y2K style iconChristina Aguileraat anOscarsafterparty — and looked good doing it! The skin-baring white gown, which showed off the actress’s abs — and sprawling floral rib tattoo — is a Demi-Couture piece from the fashion house’s Spring 2004 collection, according to vintage and couture retailerOpulentAddict, who sourced it for Palmer’s stylistMolly Dickson. Keke Palmer at the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar Party.Lionel Hahn/Getty

Keke Palmer Wears 1985 Chanel Gown at 2025 SAG Awards Famously Worn by Jamie Lee Curtis

Keke Palmerhad a vintage moment at the2025 SAG Awards. Palmer’s copper-red hair was styled into a voluminous bob and she wore bold red lipstick for a pop of color. Keke Palmer.Emma McIntyre/WireImage Emma McIntyre/WireImage Curtis, 66, wore the gown at the First Annual American Cinematheque Award Salute to Eddie Murphy on February 28, 1986. For the event, which took place at the Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles, the Halloween actress also wore black opera gloves as well as oversized gold earrings.

Keke Wyatt's 11 Kids: All About Her Sons and Daughters

Left: KeKe Wyatt with her daughter attends the Legendary Style Soiree at Westside Cultural Arts Center on May 10, 2014 in Atlanta, Georgia. Right: Keke Wyatt and her daughter.Photo:Paras Griffin/Getty Images / Keke Wyatt / Instagram Paras Griffin/Getty Images / Keke Wyatt / Instagram Keke Wyatt is a proud mom of 11. Keke also has older children from her two previous marriages. At the age of 18, Keke married her road manager, Rahmat Morton.