By Adam S. Levy and Eve Buckland and Paul Farrell for Dailymail.Com, November 13, 2023, 2:45 am, updated November 13, 2023, 2:45 am
- Palmer and Jackson share eight-month-old son Leodis
- She was pictured on set in LA with the child over the weekend
- The LA County judge also issued a temporary restraining order requiring Jackson to stay at least 100 yards away from Palmer and Leodis
- Under the TRO, Jackson is not permitted to visit Leodis – a hearing is scheduled for December 5 to determine next steps
- READ MORE: Keke’s mother breaks her silence on abuse allegations
Keke Palmer was pictured on set in West Hollywood, California with her eight-month-old son Leo on Saturday, capping a tumultuous week in which she was granted a restraining order against her ex Darius Jackson.
Palmer, 30, who has accused Jackson of domestic violence, was also granted temporary sole custody of her child.
The Emmy-winning entertainer was spotted a day after DailyMail.com obtained security camera footage from court documents that showed Jackson behaving violently toward Palmer.
The Harvey, Illinois-born star was seen in multiple ensembles during a busy day on set in Southern California.
She held her son as she scrolled through her phone while wearing a red off-the-shoulder dress with black straps. Palmer, who wore her dark locks down, was seen smiling as she held her son in her arms.
The Latest: Keke Palmer, 30, was photographed on set in LA with her eight-month-old son Leo on Saturday, capping a tumultuous week in which she was granted a restraining order against her ex Darius Jackson following domestic violence allegations she made against him
The “Alice” star was seen handing her son over to a woman, reportedly a nanny or helper, during a busy day of filming.
Palmer was seen on set wearing a leopard-print button-down top, brown pants and gold hoop earrings, casually chatting with two staff members in director’s chairs.
Palmer was later pictured after changing out of her costume as she wore a comfortable ensemble consisting of a T-shirt with the NFL’s Buffalo Bills logo on the front, canary yellow sweatpants and tan UGG boots.
Her attention seemed to be on a greeting card she received as part of a larger bouquet of roses she received while at work.
The Hustlers actress appeared emotional as she looked at the contents of the card.
The rose ensemble came from Encino, California florist La Fleu Eclose, TMZ reported, adding that it was a package called “My Queen” that contained between 50 and 100 roses.
A man was seen delivering the flowers to the set where Palmer was working; It was not immediately clear who sent it.
The resilient actress was back at work after a whirlwind week in which she filed a motion with the court for a restraining order.
Optimistic: Palmer was seen wearing her dark locks down, smiling as she held her son in her arms. Smiling: The Alice star was seen handing her son to a woman, reportedly a nanny or helper, during the busy day of filming. Details: Her attention appeared to be on a greeting card she received as part of a larger bouquet of roses sent to her while at work. The Hustlers actress appeared emotional as she took in the contents of the card. Comfy: The Emmy winner wore tan UGG boots on the fall day Rosy: A man was seen delivering the flowers to the set where Palmer was working; It was not immediately clear who sent it. Elegant: The rose ensemble came from Encino, California florist La Fleu Eclose as it is a package called “My Queen” that contains between 50 and 100 roses
According to documents obtained by People, the Los Angeles County judge also issued a temporary restraining order Thursday requiring Jackson to stay at least 100 yards away from Palmer and Leodis.
The legal system also includes “any child care or schooling provided for the infant.”
Under the TRO, Jackson is not permitted to visit Leodis – a hearing is scheduled for December 5 to determine next steps.
Security camera stills appear to show Jackson abusing the former Nickelodeon star and hitting her as she bends over a couch.
In court papers, Palmer said Jackson’s body was slammed [her] on the stairs on my neck.’
This incident stemmed from Palmer showing Jackson a photo of her “workout results” at a friend’s party, which infuriated him, the star claims.
Palmer accused Jackson of abusing her as recently as November 5, stating that she has security footage that backs up claims that he “invaded my home without my knowledge or consent” and “threatened” her before he “lunged at my neck and hit me.” I threw myself over the couch and stole my phone.’
DailyMail.com has reached out to Palmer’s representatives for comment on this story.
Happy: Palmer was initially seen wearing a leopard print button-up top, brown trousers and gold hoop earrings, casually chatting with two colleagues. Back at work: The resilient actress was back at work after a tumultuous week in which she petitioned the court for the restraining order: Keke Palmer was granted temporary sole legal and physical custody of their young son, who she shares with ex Darius Jackson – after the star accused him of domestic violence (pictured in April 2023) Legal action: According to documents obtained by People On Thursday, the Los Angeles district judge also issued a temporary restraining order stating that Jackson must stay at least 100 meters away from Palmer and Leodis
In response, Jackson posted a picture of him holding his child on X. The caption reads: “I love you, my son. See you soon.”
The restraining order request she filed Thursday in Los Angeles said the relationship, which began in 2021, “finally ended for good” early last month, “primarily due to the physical and emotional abuse inflicted on her.” “.
Palmer claims that Jackson also “love bombed” her during their relationship.
“The abuse during our relationship was not only physical, but also emotional and manipulative,” she said. “Darius would love to bombard me and make me feel like the most important woman in the world, only to become extremely distant and cold because he felt insulted towards him.
“When we were at a party or event and I talked to one person for too long or looked at someone in a “certain way,” he would storm off angrily and tell me I was a “slut” and a “whore,” accusing me of that cheated on him and that I didn’t love him.’
“Darius had a way of pressuring me to make me feel like I was doing something wrong when I wasn’t,” she wrote in documents.
Palmer claimed there were “many instances of physical violence” against Jackson, including him “hitting” her in front of her son.
In April 2022, Palmer said she was out to dinner with Jackson in Santa Barbara when he accused her of flirting with a woman, forcing her to come home early.
Reaction on social media: Following the news that Keke had filed for custody of her son, Darius shared a photo of him holding Leodis on Twitter and wrote, “I love you my son.” See you soon” ” Physical and Emotional Abuse”: The filing noted that the relationship, which began in 2021, “finally ended for good” early last month, “primarily due to the physical and emotional abuse inflicted.”
“Darius took my glasses away, threw them on the ground and stomped on them.” He then opened my bag, threw all of my belongings on the sidewalk in the rain, and threw my car keys across the parking lot before getting into his own car and drove off,” she claims.
Other incidents listed by Palmer reportedly included the “destruction of personal items, including diaries and prescription glasses” and the throwing of Keke’s “belongings onto the street.”
She also accused him of “throwing away my car keys to prevent me from driving away, saying bad words about me to our son, threatening to kill himself with a weapon if I left him, and harassment and other physical abuse.” emotional abuse.”
In her filing, Keke also expressed that she was “concerned for Leo’s safety” due to previous incidents.
She claimed that on September 26, 2023, Darius “became very frustrated with him when Leo cried while Darius was changing his diaper.”
Palmer explained that her former partner “began physically attacking Leo and I stepped in to make sure Darius wouldn’t hurt him.”
She continued, “Darius was angry and almost came to a tug of war with Leo.” Darius finally let go and Leo was unharmed, but as I held Leo and tried to comfort him and change his diaper, Darius hit me on the head head before storming out of the room.
Keke also reported incidents of emotional abuse, writing, “When we were at a party or event and I talked to one person for too long or looked at someone in a ‘certain way,’ he would storm off angrily and tell me that it was me.” s**t” and a “w***e” accuse me of cheating on him and that I didn’t love him.’
Security Footage: Palmer accused Jackson of abusing her as recently as November 5 and stated that she had security footage to support her claim; They will be seen in 2022. Serious allegations: Palmer claimed there were “many instances of physical violence” against Jackson, including him “hitting” her in front of her son. Concerned: In her filing, Keke expressed that she was “concerned for Leo’s safety” after Darius “began physically attacking Leo” after becoming frustrated by his crying
Keke revealed that it was the birth of her son that helped her decide to end her relationship.
“Thanks to our son Leo, I was finally able to end my relationship with Darius once and for all and escape the abuse.” Leo is the most important thing in the world to me; “He needs and deserves safety and growing up in an environment without violence,” she wrote.
This comes after Palmer’s mother broke her silence after the actress accused her ex Jackson of repeated “physical and emotional abuse” – and claimed she told his brother Sarunas a year ago that he was mistreating him.
Palmer’s mother Sharon shared a video message on Instagram on Thursday criticizing his brother Sarunas for calling Jackson a “disgusting, vile, abusive, manipulative person” in a since-deleted tweet.
Sharon said: “For Sarunas Jackson to post on his Twitter the ridiculous things he posted when he knew his brother was abusive.”
“I went to Sarunas over a year ago and told him that his brother was abusing my daughter and he said, ‘Well, I used to be like that too.'” So now he’s posting on Twitter like he’s this special guy, even though we know he’s the biggest wanker in Hollywood; He is disrespectful to women, just like his brother.’
She also claimed Sarunas “taught his brother how to be abusive,” adding, “He can’t act like he’s that special guy.” “No. You’re a damn boy and you’re part of the problem.”
The title of the video was: “I dare you to mess with my family.” Family means everything to me! You and your family act like sociopaths and as if the world can’t see. You’re wrong! And I have seen you from day one, my daughter is nice and our family has treated you kindly and this is how you treat her. I’m not letting this go anymore, I’m DONE!’
DailyMail.com has contacted Saruna Jackson’s representative for comment.
Sarunas’ deleted tweet on Friday read: “The most disgusting, vile, abusive and manipulative person I have ever met in my entire life… Abuses almost everyone.” You’ll see…
Anger: Keke Palmer’s mother has broken her silence after the actress accused Jackson of repeated physical and emotional abuse – claiming she told his brother Sarunas a year ago that he was abusive. Comment: She also claimed that Sarunas taught his brother how to behave offensively,” adding, “He can’t act like he’s that special guy.” No. You’re a damn boy and you’re part of the problem.
“Just send positive energy to the babies… A child in the middle of something like this doesn’t deserve it AT ALL.” Wow. So fucking sad.’
Keke Palmer’s mother has broken her silence after the actress accused her ex Jackson of repeated “physical and emotional abuse” – claiming she told his brother Sarunas a year ago that he was abusive.
Palmer’s mother Sharon shared a video message on Instagram on Thursday criticizing his brother Sarunas for calling Jackson a “disgusting, vile, abusive, manipulative person” in a since-deleted tweet.
Sharon said: “For Sarunas Jackson to post on his Twitter the ridiculous things he posted when he knew his brother was abusive.”
“I went to Sarunas over a year ago and told him that his brother was abusing my daughter, and he said, ‘Well, I used to be like that too.'”
“So now he’s posting on Twitter like he’s this special guy, even though we know he’s the biggest asshole in Hollywood; He is disrespectful to women, just like his brother.’
She also claimed Sarunas “taught his brother how to be abusive,” adding, “He can’t act like he’s that special guy.” “No. You’re a damn boy and you’re part of the problem.”
The title of the video was: “I dare you to mess with my family.” Family means everything to me! You and your family act like sociopaths and as if the world can’t see. You’re wrong! And I have seen you from day one, my daughter is nice and our family has treated you kindly and this is how you treat her. I’m not letting this go anymore, I’m DONE!’
Brother: Palmer’s mother Sharon shared a video message on Instagram on Thursday criticizing his brother Sarunas for calling Jackson a “disgusting, vile, abusive, manipulative person” in a now-deleted tweet (Sarunas pictured in 2022) mother and daughter : Sharon said: “For Sarunas Jackson to post on his Twitter the ridiculous things he posted when he knew his brother was abusive.” “I went to Sarunas over a year ago and told him that his brother was mine daughter and he said, “Well, I used to be like that too.”
DailyMail.com has contacted Saruna Jackson’s representative for comment.
Sarunas’ deleted tweet on Friday read: “The most disgusting, vile, abusive and manipulative person I have ever met in my entire life… Abuses almost everyone.” You’ll see…
“Just send positive energy to the babies… A child in the middle of something like this doesn’t deserve it AT ALL.” Wow. So fucking sad.’
Keke and Darius’ relationship hit a rocky patch when he went viral for voicing his disapproval on Twitter of a tight, sheer thong body dress she wore to Usher’s Las Vegas residency in July.
At the time, he wrote online: “It’s the outfit, even though… you’re a mother.”
As fans defended Palmer, Jackson doubled down and fired off a second tweet defending himself.
“We live in a generation where a man in the family doesn’t want the wife and mother of his children to flaunt their buttocks to please others and is told how much of a hater he is,” said he.
“This is my family and my representation.” I have standards and morals for what I believe in. “I am resting my case,” he added.
Meanwhile, Palmer didn’t specifically address the situation, but did appear on Instagram to share snippets of the evening and tell fans that she wished she had taken more photos.
Earlier this year: The duo started dating in 2021 and gave birth to their son last February
Usher later commented on the post, “The Big Boss!! “Thanks for coming.”
After the incident, the two unfollowed each other on Instagram, but later celebrated Palmer’s birthday together in August.
In an episode of her podcast Baby, This Is Keke Palmer, recorded before the drama, Darius admitted to having high standards for his romantic partners.
In the clip, released a week after the couple made headlines, Palmer asked Jackson how he felt when they decided to go public with their romance.
The fitness trainer revealed that he felt the “pressure” to be perfect and admitted that he also strived for the same standard of perfection with Keke.
“You almost feel the pressure to be perfect,” Jackson replied.
“And so it really confused me and invaded my mind because not only did I have to hold myself to this perfect standard, but I also had to hold you to a perfect standard,” he added.
Although fans have speculated that Keke and Darius may have broken up either before or immediately after the wardrobe drama, neither party has confirmed their current relationship status.
Relationship drama: Darius publicly criticized Keke over the summer after she wore a sheer black dress over a thong bodysuit to an Usher concert. Showstopper: The actress almost flaunted her famous derriere in the sheer ensemble
In August, Jackson posted a short video clip on social media of Palmer cuddling with her son.
“Happy birthday to a unique being. I hope your 30s bring you many joys and triumphs,” he wrote.
When Keke stopped by the Today show in September, Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager pressed her about their relationship.
“You know, I’m going to take a page out of my friend Beyoncé’s book… Take care of yourself!” Palmer told the hosts.