EXCLUSIVE: Keke Palmer looks teary as she cradles her son Leodis as she steps out for the first time since receiving temporary sole custody and a restraining order against her ‘abusive’ ex Darius Jackson
Actress Keke Palmer has been spotted for the first time since getting a restraining order against ex-boyfriend Darius Jackson and sole custody of their son.
It comes after shocking CCTV footage emerged showing him viciously beating her at home.
‘Nope’ star Palmer was spotted leaving her home in Los Angeles’ Studio City neighborhood on Saturday, holding her son Leodis.
The actress, accompanied by her entourage, put on a brave face but appeared to be holding back tears as she left the home.
Actress Keke Palmer has been spotted for the first time since she was granted a restraining order against ex-boyfriend Darius Jackson and sole custody of their son
The actress walked carefully down the stairs and looked solemn as she left her home in Los Angeles’ Studio City
The movie star looked dejected as she talked on the phone while holding young Leo
‘No’ star Palmer was spotted leaving her home in Los Angeles’ Studio City neighborhood on Saturday, holding her son Leodis
She wore a T-shirt promoting Super Bowl XXVIII, the 1994 game in which the Dallas Cowboys defeated the Buffalo Bills, along with yellow sweatpants and chunky clogs.
The actress walked carefully down the stairs and looked solemn as she left her home in Studio City.
A member of her entourage was seen putting a comforting arm around her as she made her way to her vehicle.
The group carried bags as they surrounded the sparkler entering the vehicle.
Palmer alleged in civil court documents this week that she was physically and emotionally abused by Jackson, with whom she shares son Leodis.
Holding her phone to her ear, she navigated the stairs to a waiting vehicle
The star claimed there had been ‘many instances of physical violence’ against Jackson, including him ‘hitting’ her in front of their son (pictured)
A member of her entourage was seen putting a comforting arm around her as she made her way to her vehicle
The group carried bags as they surrounded the star who entered the vehicle
Earlier on Saturday, Jackson was also spotted walking with his head bowed for the first time since the sensational allegations to a friend’s house around 4 p.m.
The 29-year-old wore green shorts that showed off his leg tattoo, with an Eagles baseball cap and a pair of Crocs worn with socks.
He was wearing a sweatshirt with “KING” on it and carrying a brown shoulder bag.
Darius looked downcast at the outing and spent about 45 minutes with his friend before returning to his home.
Jackson had only come out earlier to quickly accept a Doordash food delivery after keeping quiet for the rest of the day.
Jackson and Palmer reportedly started dating in 2021. They welcomed their son in February.
Palmer has filed for a restraining order and full custody of Leodis over claims of “physical and emotional abuse.”
In In her filing, the 30-year-old Nope star accused her ex of physical and emotional abuse and shared shocking security camera footage that allegedly shows Jackson physically abusing her via a bikini photo.
Jackson was spotted walking to a friend’s house with his head down on Saturday around 4pm
Darius spent about 45 minutes with his friend before heading straight back to his house
Concerned: In her file, Keke indicated that she was ‘concerned about Leodis’ safety’ after Darius ‘began to become physically rough with Leodis’ after becoming frustrated with his crying
Social media reaction: Following the news that Palmer had filed for custody of their son, Darius shared a photo of himself holding Leodis on his Twitter and wrote, “I love you son. See you soon’
Earlier this year, Darius publicly ridiculed Palmer’s outfit choice when she attended an Usher concert, concluding her outfit was inappropriate and tweeting, “It’s the outfit, you’re a mom.” The tweet has now been deleted.
Her emergency filing resulted in a Los Angeles County judge ruling that her ex must stay at least 100 yards away from her and their 8-month-old son Leo.
Palmer was also temporarily granted sole physical and legal custody of the child, while Jackson was denied visitation until Dec. 5, when another hearing will determine future arrangements.
In file IIncidents of violence, both recent and past, were detailed in a legal statement under the actress’ real name, Lauren Palmer.
She said she dated Jackson from June 2021 until the relationship ended last October due to physical and emotional abuse.
“On Sunday, November 5, Darius forced his way into my home, physically assaulted me, knocked me over the couch and pinned me down, and stole my phone after I threatened to call the police. This was all captured on surveillance video from the home,” the statement said.
She wrote, among other things, that Jackson became “irrationally angry” at a party in February 2022 when she showed him a photo of herself in a bikini showing the training results.
At home, the statement said, she was knocked to the floor and punched, and the next morning she was grabbed by the neck and body-slammed onto a staircase.
As the footage progresses, you see Jackson getting closer to Palmer
Newly released footage appears to show the couple arguing before the physical violence begins
Jackson is shown walking away from a downed Palmer, the documents allege
DailyMail.com previously obtained shocking surveillance camera footage of Palmer, 30, allegedly being punched by Jackson, with the footage obtained from court documents.
The security camera photos appear to show Jackson assaulting the former Nickelodeon star, hitting her as she leaned over a couch.
In court filings, Palmer said Jackson “slammed her body on the stairs by my neck.”
That incident stemmed from Palmer showing Jackson a photo of her “workout results” at a friend’s party, causing him to fly into a rage, the star claims.
Palmer accused Jackson of abusing her on November 5, stating that she has security footage to support claims that he “invaded my home without my knowledge or consent” and “threatened” her before “snatching my neck lunged and hit me’. threw me over the couch and stole my phone.”
DailyMail.com has contacted Palmer’s representatives for comment on this story.
The Nope star gives Jackson visitation rights to their son Leodis. In response, Jackson posted a photo of himself holding his child on X. The caption reads, “I love you son. See you soon.’