A fashion secret! Keke Palmer was able to conceal her growing baby bump with some stylish pieces.
The Nope star, 29, surprised fans during her Saturday night live Hosting debut when she unbuttoned her chocolate brown Sportmax blazer to reveal her bare pregnant belly. The Emmy winner is expecting her first child with her boyfriend Darius Jackson.
“There are some rumors going around, people have been saying in my comments, ‘Keke is having a baby, Keke is pregnant,’ and I want to set the record straight — that’s me,” Palmer said during her monologue on Saturday, Dec. 3 SNL before opening the outer garment. She continued, “I mean, I’ve been trying so hard to keep it on rock bottom because I’ve got a lot of stuff going, you know? People kept coming up to me [and saying,] ‘Congratulations.’ I’m like, ‘Sssh, can you all stop? I have a spirits sponsorship lined up. Cash the check and then we can go to the friggin’ baby shower!’”
After the reveal, the hustlers Star gushed about her glorious new chapter, saying: “This has been the greatest blessing and I’m so excited. Guys, I’m going to be a mom!”
Looks like Palmer’s long double-breasted coat made it easy to keep her status as an expectant mother under wraps. In the weeks before her SNL Appearance, the SCream Queens The actress covered her baby bump with oversized silhouettes, fun textures and billowing fabric.
Palmer looked radiant in a red Robert Wun gown at the 13th Governors Awards on November 19. The silk number featured a plunging neckline and a peplum design at the waist that poked out past her stomach. A few days earlier, the Illinois native looked like a princess at the CFDA Fashion Awards in a floral design by Carolina Herrera. The off-the-shoulder robe featured a belted bodice and a billowing skirt. She paired the dress with matching knee-high boots. The pattern and shape of the dress created an illusion and drew attention away from her midsection.
At the Time100 Next Gala, which she hosted on October 25, The Happy sound Actress stunned in a pink Christian Siriano mini dress. The voluminous gown featured layers of tulle that camouflaged her changing body.
“Last night I hosted the TIME100 Next Gala and got to wear @csiriano’s most beautiful dress,” Palmer captioned a carousel of her ensemble. “It was a wonderful evening with incredible people. The only caveat is that my ears still haven’t popped from my flight there. Omffffffffgggggggggggggggg!!!”
Keep scrolling to see how Keke Palmer hid her baby bump:
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How Keke Palmer hid her baby bump before the ‘Saturday Night Live’ reveal: photos
A fashion secret! Keke Palmer was able to conceal her growing baby bump with some stylish pieces. The Nope star, 29, surprised fans during her Saturday night live Hosting debut when she unbuttoned her chocolate brown Sportmax blazer to reveal her bare pregnant belly. The Emmy winner is expecting her first child with her boyfriend Darius Jackson. “There are some rumors going around, people have been saying in my comments, ‘Keke is having a baby, Keke is pregnant,’ and I want to set the record straight — that’s me,” Palmer said during her monologue on Saturday, Dec. 3 SNL before opening the outer garment. She continued, “I mean, I’ve been trying so hard to keep it on rock bottom because I’ve got a lot of stuff going, you know? People kept coming up to me [and saying,] ‘Congratulations.’ I’m like, ‘Sssh, can you all stop? I have a spirits sponsorship lined up. Get the check cashed and then we can get to the friggin’ baby shower!’” After the reveal, the hustlers Star gushed about her glorious new chapter, saying: “This has been the greatest blessing and I’m so excited. Guys, I’m going to be a mom!”
[jwplayer fkPqjlFN-zhNYySv2]Looks like Palmer’s long double-breasted coat made it easy to keep her status as an expectant mother under wraps. In the weeks before her SNL Appearance, the SCream Queens The actress covered her baby bump with oversized silhouettes, fun textures and billowing fabric. Palmer looked radiant in a red Robert Wun gown at the 13th Governors Awards on November 19. The silk number featured a plunging neckline and a peplum design at the waist that poked out past her stomach. A few days earlier, the Illinois native looked like a princess at the CFDA Fashion Awards in a floral design by Carolina Herrera. The off-the-shoulder robe featured a belted bodice and a billowing skirt. She paired the dress with matching knee-high boots. The pattern and shape of the dress created an illusion and drew attention away from her midsection. At the Time100 Next Gala, which she hosted on October 25, The Happy noise Actress stunned in a pink Christian Siriano mini dress. The voluminous gown featured layers of tulle that camouflaged her changing body. “Last night I hosted the TIME100 Next Gala and got to wear @csiriano’s most beautiful dress,” Palmer captioned a carousel of her ensemble. “It was a wonderful evening with incredible people. The only caveat is that my ears still haven’t burst from my flight there. Omffffffffgggggggggggggg!!!” Keep scrolling to see how Keke Palmer hid her baby bump:
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lady in red
Palmer stunned in a Robert Wun gown that featured a ruffle detail at the waist at the 13th Governors Awards on November 19.
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A flower dream
She wore a bouncy design by Carolina Herrera to the CFDA Fashion Awards on November 7.
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Pretty in Pink
When she hosted the Time100 Next Gala on Oct. 25, she graced the red carpet in a Christian Siriano tulle gown.
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Covered with feathers
That Akeelah and the Bee star attended WACO’s 5th Annual Wearable Art Gala on October 22 in a feathered gown.
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From the future
Palmer wore a loose fitting metallic blazer dress to the Elle Women in Hollywood Celebration on Oct. 17.
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A fluffy statement
That Alice The actress arrived at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures’ 2nd Annual Gala on October 16 in a No. 1 suit trimmed with blue tulle.
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Luminous and growing
She looked stunning in a champagne shirt dress at the Newport Beach Film Festival Honors on October 16.
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A ray of sunshine
Palmer looked radiant in a yellow midi dress and matching Michael Kors wool coat at the label’s Spring 2023 show during New York Fashion Week on September 14.
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Suitable
The NAACP Image Award winner wore a sleeveless blazer and wide-leg pants during New York Fashion Week on Sept. 12.