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Keke Palmer on Motherhood: "More Intentional" with Work and Time After Son

Keke Palmer says she has become "more intentional" with her work and time since becoming a mother to her son, Leo. The actress and singer explains she only takes on projects she can juggle with the demands of being a single working mom. Palmer shares that her two-year-old son teaches her how to relax and view life differently, acting as a mirror to her own experiences. She hopes to teach Leo to never be afraid to evolve and to let joy be his guiding force.

Key Points: Keke Palmer on Motherhood, Work-Life Balance, and Her Son Leo

  • More intentional with work choices
  • Juggling projects as a single working mom
  • Son teaches her to relax and live
  • Emphasizes evolution and personal growth
  • Co-parenting son Leo with ex-partner
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Keke Palmer talks about changes in life after embracing motherhood

Keke Palmer opens up about becoming "more intentional" after embracing motherhood, balancing work as a single mom, and the lessons her son teaches her.

Keke Palmer talks about changes in life after embracing motherhood
"I've become even more intentional with what I choose to do, how I choose to spare my time. - Keke Palmer"

Los Angeles, Feb 15

Hollywood actress-singer Keke Palmer is speaking up on the changes that she has incorporated after embracing motherhood.

The actress-singer has said that she is "more intentional" with her work and time since becoming a mom, reports 'Female First UK'.

The actress will only do projects if the star can juggle them with the demands of being a single working mom to her two-year-old son, Leodis "Leo", whom she has and co-parents with her ex-partner, Darius Jackson.

Asked how The Burbs cast member is coping with balancing everything, Keke told 'People' magazine, "There actually are three of me. It's a lot. I feel like after (having) my son, I've become even more intentional with what I choose to do, how I choose to spare my time, you know? I love everything that I do, but I think (I'm) always conscious to have a good team, to make sure that I can handle it all, and be able to organise it, 'cause it is a lot, but I do love it".

The actress' boy reminds her that it is OK to take things slow in life. Keke, 32, explained, "He's teaching me, most importantly, I think, just how to relax and how to live, you know what I mean? Like when you see your kid, it really is a mirror to you with your own life, but you're able to give them, what you need to give to yourself. So it's been a real blessing. "My son is everything to me, you know?".

As per 'Female First UK', and the singer, who split from Darius in August 2023 after almost two years of dating, shared that Leo has recently started talking.

She added, "The process of seeing him grow from being a little baby that didn't speak to having words, opinions and a personality is incredible".

Last year, Keke said she wanted her bundle of joy to know that he "can always become someone new".

Asked what she hopes Leo learns from her, Keke told Extra, "Just to never be afraid to evolve. I think we get so caught up in our storylines, and even when they're tough, we have a hard time getting out of them, but you can always shape-shift. You can always become someone new and let your happiness, let your joy and your peace be that guiding force".

- IANS

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Rohit P
Respect for any single parent managing a career. It's the toughest job. "More intentional with time" – that's a lesson for all of us, celebrity or not.
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Ananya R
While I appreciate her sentiment, I feel articles like this sometimes oversimplify the struggle. For most working mothers in India, being "intentional" isn't always a choice when you're juggling office, home, and societal expectations. Her privilege allows that focus.
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Michael C
"You can always become someone new." What a beautiful message to give your child. Goes beyond just Western or Indian thought – it's universal parenting wisdom.
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Sneha F
The part about the child teaching you to relax really hit home. In our fast-paced lives, especially in metro cities, we forget to slow down. Our kids remind us of the simple joys. 😊
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Vikram M
Good on her for prioritizing her son. Family first, always. That's a value we understand well in India, even if the family structures are different.

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