Keke Palmer and Darius Jackson have sparked renewed speculation about their relationship status after being spotted on a family trip to the zoo.
The sighting is the former couple’s second public appearance together since their highly publicized domestic abuse allegations.
Only a few months after the actress lifted her restraining order against the fitness trainer, Darius Jackson appears to be back in the good graces of the Password host.
The couple had a very public falling out after the birth of their first child, Leodis Andrellton Jackson, with Palmer providing testimony, pictures, and video footage detailing the alleged abuse she suffered at the hands of Jackson.
As a result, the actress was granted a temporary restraining order, which required Darius to stay 100 feet away from her and their son.
In January 2024, the temporary restraining order was extended for six months, delaying their court date to allow the former couple time for “mediation in front of a private judge.”
However, as reported earlier this year, documents filed by Palmer’s attorney revealed that the hearing would not occur, and their July 16 court date was removed from the calendar.
Shortly after, she shared a video of her and Jackson spending time with their son in the pool on the 4th of July celebrations.
The footage on July 5 showed Darius keeping baby Leo busy in the pool.
And now another outing has suggested that the pair may have put aside their differences for the sake of their son.
On Monday night, a photograph of the parents and their one-year-old surfaced. Keke and Darius stood nearby but did not make physical contact. Palmer smiled up at Leodis, sitting in his father’s arms and reaching down to his mother. Meanwhile, Jackson was grinning at the camera.
A carousel post on Leodis’ public Instagram page suggests that the trio had a fun day at the zoo. The ninth slide is a video of a woman giving Leo a face painting while wearing the same white and blue shirt he wore with his parents. The tenth slide shows a close-up of the finished face painting, with a caption explaining the scene from Leo’s point of view.
“You can’t tell, but I loved it. I had a fun day at the zoo! I’m grateful. Hope you guys had a good weekend!” the post captioned the 10th slide.
The couple’s decision to spend quality time together has undoubtedly raised eyebrows and sparked speculation about the state of their relationship.
We will all be watching closely to see if this is a one-time appearance or the start of a new chapter for Keke Palmer and Darius Jackson. Do you believe there’s a chance for reconciliation?
