Keke Palmer Thanks Nicki Minaj For Helping With Maternity Shoot

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2023 New York Film Critics Circle Awards
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 04: Keke Palmer attends the 2023 New York Film Critics Circle Awards at TAO Downtown on January 04, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images)
After revealing her pregnancy during her SNL appearance, Keke is giving a peek at her maternity shoot.

First-time mother Keke Palmer is excited about her new addition. The veteran actress revealed her pregnancy last month during her appearance on Saturday Night Live, and now, she's debuting her maternity shoot photos. Palmer and boyfriend Darius Jackson have been baby-bumping from one event to the next since they shared their good news. Now, Palmer is showing a sneak peek at her unique photo shoot, courtesy of famed photographer David LaChapelle.

"Its giving POETRY, it’s giving MICHAEL ANGELO, it’s giving SISTINE CHAPEL," she wrote on Instagram. "It’s giving MASTERPIECE. 🤣🤣🤣."

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"Behold, a mother, a father and the blessed baby we await in pure awe," Palmer also wrote. "The greatest gift from above we could ever dream. we can’t wait to meet you little one! we are so glad to be your earth parents as God’s hands are placed so gently over your life. 🥹."

Then, Palmer gave Nicki Minaj a shout-out for uniting her with LaChappelle.

"Thank you so much @nickiminaj for connecting me to @david_lachapelle and making this happen! thank you @diandretristan for helping with everything. from this photoshoot to the baby shower haha i love you so much friend!!!"

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When Page Six recently caught up with the actress at the New York Film Critics Circle Awards, Palmer said she couldn't "wait to get [her] hands on [her] baby."

“I’m very excited, nervous, and curious more than anything because it’s one of those things that no one can really prepare you for,” she added.

Check out more images from Keke Palmer's pregnancy journey below.

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