Nope star Keke Palmer has shared the joyous news that she's expecting her first child next year.
The actress announced her pregnancy in classic Keke form, appearing on Saturday Night Live and revealing her bump during a comedic monologue.
Keke hosted yesterday's (December 3) episode of SNL, appearing in a variety of skits with the cast members. She also delivered a joke-packed speech, during which she revealed her news.
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She shared: "I'm especially glad to be here though because there's some rumours going around. People have been in my comments saying: 'Keke's having a baby, Keke's pregnant,' and I want to set the record straight. I am!"
The star of Hustlers whipped open her jacket to reveal the surprise, before joking: "I gotta say, though, it is bad when people on the internet spread rumours about you, y'all, but it's even worse when they're correct!
"I mean... I was trying so hard to keep it on the down low because I've got a lot of stuff going on, you know. People kept coming up to me: 'Congratulations,' I'm like: 'Shhhh, can you stop, I got a liquor sponsorship on the line. Let the cheque clear, then we can get to the damn baby shower!"
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In an earnest moment, the expectant mother exclaimed: "But honestly this has been the biggest blessing, and I am so excited guys. I'm going to be a mum!"
Keke also touched on her early career, having risen to fame in True Jackson, VP on Nickelodeon, with a topical quip: "Even though some people feel a bit weird about me having a baby because I was a child actor, I just want to say I'm 29, I'm grown, I have sex, I own a home – you know, things adults do."
Best of luck to Keke and boyfriend Darius Daulton Jackson!
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