Keke Palmer cradles her growing bump as she enjoys a relaxing ‘baby moon’ in the New Year

Keke Palmer showed off her burgeoning baby bump in her latest series of Instagram photos shared Tuesday that captured special moments during a recent tropical getaway.

The 29-year-old Nope actress flashed a joyous smile as she cradled her tummy in an instant, expressing in the caption to her fans that ‘baby moon was in full effect’.

The talented star and singer confirmed she was expecting her first child with her boyfriend, Darius Jackson, while hosting Saturday Night Live last month in December.

The first snap Keke shared was a photo of her happily cradling her tummy while posing near various lush green plants.

The star donned a tiger-print one-piece swimsuit and effortlessly pulled her hair into a chic bun as she explored the tropical paradise.

The Akeelah And The Bee actress wrote a lengthy caption alongside the post, but first wished her $11.7 million a “happy new year” adding: “The baby moon was in full effect.”

The mother-of-one-to-be explained to her fans that she was “so proud” of herself for “laying down this journey.” I am restless by nature. I love having a schedule, even on vacation.’

The actress further added, “I’ve learned to at least schedule things quietly, so I have something to complete that lives up to the theme of the season.” that is, rest.

She then explained that her New Year’s “theme” or resolution for the season was 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 sacrificing myself and I’m pretty good with that, I learned it from my father. of my two parents, but my dad takes the cake. I want to be like him. His life is full and he has given a lot.’

The Lightyear star wrote that “every season we are meant to embrace something new” and expressed: “I don’t think giving or sacrificing are bad things, it’s who I am and that will never change.”

While revealing her new goal, the beauty also uploaded a clip that showed her lounging at an outdoor restaurant table that was fringed by a pond full of fish that she could feed.

Keke was surrounded by the peaceful sounds of nature, picturesque weather, and an impressive naturist landscape filled with various plants and trees.

She was filmed silently dipping her fingers into a small container containing fish food grains that the star sprinkled into the rippling water.

‘This season I’m going to learn to take it easy. how to go slow (or slower than me, which is fast by average), Keke continued in the caption, adding: “because it definitely doesn’t mean my drive and passion will end, just transform and evolve through a tool different”. ‘

During 2022 alone, the award winner worked on numerous projects, keeping her busy and on the go, including starring in the films Alice and Jordan Peele’s Nope, along with voicing the character of Izzy in Lightyear.

‘the question is. everything that is to come is already underway. All I have to do is enjoy. be thankful and reap the benefits of those who came before me, all the sacrifices, all the prayers and all the power to be intentional and calm.’

Keke showed her fans moments of peace she found in nature during her getaway, like filming a variety of colorful fish swimming in a freshwater pool along with a waterfall.

The talented actress snapped a quick selfie while lounging on a sun lounger on a sunny day at the beach. She gave a behind-the-scenes explanation of the look on her face, admitting to fans of her, ‘by the way, this moving a baby thing is weird.’

To wrap up her motivational post, Keke hilariously wrote, ‘wow. I shared a lot. I could delete this. I don’t know why, but cringeeee. I love my crocodiles.

The last snapshot she added to her memorable series of photos was an adorable shot of her with her 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.

The star had a surprise pregnancy reveal when she hosted Saturday Night Live early last month. During her opening monologue, the actress began to address rumors that she was expecting a child.

She then opened her Sportmax jacket to “set the record straight”, to excitedly reveal a baby bump to the audience, voicing, “I’m going to be a mommy!”

Keke is expecting baby number one with her boyfriend and fitness instructor, 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 that he was the father by uploading an adorable snap of Keke cradling her tummy with the simple caption, ‘2023’ and a red heart emoji.

The star has happily taken her fans on her pregnancy journey on Instagram and shared a baby update on Christmas. In the video, the True Jackson alumnus, VP, exclaimed, ‘I’m pregnant, for real!’