Keke Palmer has shared a heartwarming vision for her son’s future, expressing her hope that he will one day follow in her footsteps as a television personality.
Keke Palmer has never been shy about dreaming big, and now the multitalented actress, singer, and TV host is setting her sights on her adorable son, Leodis, as the heir to her legacy in the entertainment industry.
On Thursday, Jan. 16, the Nope actress opened up about her vision of her son stepping into the spotlight and continuing the family business one day on Late Night with Seth Meyers.
The proud mom shared her hopes with a touch of humor and a whole lot of love. “He also likes to sing. My son sings, and it’s the cutest thing in the world,” she gushed. “Perfect pitch. Absolutely perfect pitch.” But singing might not be the only thing in young Leodis Jackson’s future.
“In a perfect world,” Keke Palmer continued, “I mean, I host this show, Password. In a perfect world, I want to see my son, in 30 years, be like, ‘Hello, I’m Leodis Jackson. Welcome to Password.'”
Keke couldn’t hide her excitement as she imagined Leodis following in her footsteps. “I just love that idea of the family business,” she said, reflecting on the legacy she’s building for herself and the next generation.
However, the ever-practical mother knows that dreams can change, and Keke is prepared to support her son no matter what path he chooses. “But, if he grows up and says he wants to play baseball, I got to let it happen,” she added with a laugh.
Keke Palmer has been embracing her role as a mother since welcoming Leodis with her partner, Darius Jackson. The One Of Them Days actress told PEOPLE in 2024 that she’s “just having fun watching him grow.”
“I’m very grateful to be able to have this experience,” she said. “I think it’s something that I’ve always wanted in my life. And even though it has its … I don’t wanna even say ups and downs, but it has its challenges just because you wanna make sure that you always show up for the baby.”
“It pushes you, in a way, to be an even more precise version of yourself, and I think that that’s the process,” Keke Palmer added.
