Keke Palmer shares heartwarming update on son Leodis

Keke Palmer shares son Leodis "Leo" Andrellton with ex-boyfriend, Darius Jackson

By Aamna Razi February 14, 2026

Keke Palmer has given a sweet update on her son Leodis "Leo" Andrellton and the eventful thing that the little one has done.

The Madea's Family Reunion actress shares the 2-year-old with her ex-boyfriend Darius Jackson whom she split with in 2023.

In a recent interview with People, the Emmy winner opened up about the little one saying, “The [most recent] milestones would be my son talking.

She added, "The process of seeing him grow from being a little baby that didn't speak to having words, opinions and a personality is incredible”

“He's teaching me — most importantly, I think — just how to relax and how to live... Like when you see your kid, it really is a mirror to you with your own life, but you're able to give them … what you need to give to yourself. So it's been a real blessing,” Keke continued.

The single mom continued gushing over Leodis, adding that he means everything to her but also reflected on the challenges of being a single, working mother.

Keke noted that the baby has even impacted the way she takes on new projects, revealinng that she has become more intentional with them now and has to make sure she will be able to manage and organise things appropriately.

Notably, the actress’s latest role of Samira in The Burbs is of a new mother, which she has called cathartic an exciting experience.

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