Keke Palmer showed off her burgeoning baby bump in her latest Instagram photo series shared on Tuesday, capturing special moments during a recent tropical getaway.
The Nope actress, 29, flashed a cheerful smile as she cradled her stomach in one fell swoop and expressed to her fans in the caption that “Baby Moon was in full effect.”
The talented star and singer confirmed she was expecting her first child with boyfriend Darius Jackson while hosting Saturday Night Live last December.
Happy: Keke Palmer, 29, uploaded a new Instagram photo series on Tuesday that captured special moments from a recent tropical getaway
The first snap Keke shared was a photo of herself happily cradling her baby bump while posing next to various lush, green plants.
The star donned a tiger-print one-piece swimsuit and effortlessly tossed her hair into a stylish bun as she explored the tropical paradise.
The “Akeelah And The Bee” actress penned a lengthy caption along with the post, but first wished her 11.7 million a “Happy New Year,” adding, “Baby Moon was in full swing.”
The mother-of-one told her fans that she was “really proud” of herself for “resting this journey.” I’m nervous by nature. I love having a schedule, even on vacation.”
‘Resting’: The talented actress wrote to her fans and followers that she was ‘really proud’ of herself for ‘resting this journey’.
The actress further added, “I’ve learned to plan things out at least in a leisurely manner so I have something to complete that fits the season’s theme. that is, rest.’
She then explained that her “theme” or New Year’s resolution for the season is to rest “because I can.” Keke humorously added, “I’ll refrain from saying ‘soft girl life’ or whatever new label people are using.”
“I’ve spent many seasons making sacrifices and I’m fine with that, I learned that from my father. from both my parents, but my father takes the cake. I want to be just like him. his life is fulfilled and he has given so much.’
The Lightyear star wrote, “Every season we’re meant to embrace something new,” saying, “I don’t think giving or sacrifice are bad things, it’s who I am and that will never change.”
While revealing her new destination, the beauty also uploaded a clip showing her resting at an outdoor restaurant table lined with a pond full of fish to feed.
Enjoying the great outdoors: The Nope actress was seen resting at a restaurant table as she fed fish swimming in a pond next to her
Scenic: In the short clip, Keke was surrounded by a stunning naturist landscape full of different plants and trees
Keke was surrounded by the peaceful sounds of nature, scenic weather and stunning naturist scenery full of diverse plants and trees.
She was filmed quietly reaching her fingers into a small container containing fish food granules, which the star sprinkled into the rippling water.
“This season I will learn to take it really easy. how to walk slow (or slower than me, which is fast for the average person,” Keke continued in the caption, adding, “because it definitely doesn’t mean my drive and passion are ending, just transforming and changing into another develop tool.’
In 2022 alone, the award winner worked on numerous projects that kept her busy and busy, such as starring in the films Alice and Jordan Peele’s Nope, along with voicing the character of Izzy in Lightyear.
‘the point is. everything that is to come is already in motion. all i have to do is enjoy. be grateful and reap the benefits of those who came before me, all the sacrifices, all the prayers, and all the strength to be purposeful and relaxed.’
Motivating: The actress and singer wrote: ‘Everything that is to come is already in motion. all i have to do is enjoy’
Setting goals: Keke revealed in the caption of her post, “This season I’m going to learn how to really take it easy
Peaceful: She also shared a few different clips of relaxing moments in nature, such as a waterfall and colorful fish swimming calmly
Selfie time: Laying on the beach and fully embracing relax mode, the beauty snapped a quick selfie
Keke shared with her fans glimpses of peaceful moments she found during her nature getaway, like filming an assortment of colorful fish swimming in a freshwater pool next to a babbling waterfall.
The talented actress snapped a quick selfie as she lounged on a lounge chair on a sunny beach day. She gave a behind-the-scenes explanation for the look on her face, admitting to her fans, “By the way, that baby moving is weird.”
To conclude her motivational message, Keke hilariously wrote, “Wow. i have shared a lot. I could delete that idk why, but cringeeee. Love my crocodiles.’
The latest snap she added to her memorable photo series was an adorable photo of herself with boyfriend Darius Jackson, aka Darius Daulton.
He put an arm around her shoulders as they posed in front of a small jet they were about to jump into.
Unforgettable trip: The latest snap she added to her unforgettable photo series was an adorable photo of herself with boyfriend Darius Jackson, aka Darius Daulton
Wow! During her trip, Keke had the opportunity to relax on the sandy beach and gaze at the sparkling blue waters stretching out in front of her
Bottom Line: At the end of her caption, the Lightyear actress hilariously concluded, “Wow. i have shared a lot. I could delete that idk why, but cringeeee. love my crocodiles
Surprise! The star had a surprise pregnancy revelation while hosting Saturday Night Live onstage during her opening monologue earlier last month
The star had a surprise pregnancy revelation while hosting Saturday Night Live earlier last month. During her opening monologue, the actress began addressing rumors that she was expecting a child.
She then opened up her Sportmax blazer to “set the record straight” to excitedly reveal a baby bump to the audience and express, “I’m going to be a mom!”
Keke is expecting baby number one with her boyfriend and fitness trainer, who she has been in a relationship with since 2021. The two lovebirds went public with their romance on Instagram in August 2021.
Shortly after the announcement aired live on SNL, Darius confirmed he was the dad by uploading an adorable snap of Keke cradling her baby bump, with the simple caption “2023” and a red heart emoji.
The star happily took her fans on the journey of her pregnancy on Instagram, sharing a baby update for Christmas. In the video, the True Jackson, VP alum exclaimed, “I’m really pregnant!”
Cute! Shortly after the announcement aired live on SNL, Darius confirmed he was the dad by uploading an adorable snap of Keke cradling her baby bump
Lovebirds: Keke is expecting her first baby with boyfriend and fitness trainer, who she has been in a relationship with since 2021
Baby update: The star happily took her fans on the journey of her pregnancy on Instagram, sharing a video for Christmas and exclaiming, “I’m really pregnant!”