Jackson, who goes by Darius Daulton, is a fitness trainer. His bio for Inspire Fitness reveals that he is a former Fresno State University football player, and is pursuing a career in sports media. He met Palmer at Issa Rae and Diddy's Memorial Day Party in 2021. The two are connected via Rae's HBO comedy "Insecure", which Palmer appeared in for the show's later seasons. Fans of the show may remember Jackson's older brother, Sarunas Jackson, who portrayed the titular love interest "Dro" Peña.
Palmer and Jackson decided to go public in 2022, though they had been IG-official since 2021. In a now-deleted Instagram post, Jackson wrote: "You've been a blessing from above. Never would have expected summer 2021 to turn out the way it did, but here we are." Of her boyfriend, Palmer shared with Bustle, "This is the happiest I've ever felt with someone. So why would I go out of my way to hide this person?"
In December 2022, Palmer hosted an unforgettable episode of "Saturday Night Live," revealing her baby bump during the opening monologue. Since then, the new parents have shared their journey through parenthood with baby Leo sparingly on social media. In a heartwarming Instagram post, Palmer gave an inside look at their first 48 hours as parents. Since then, Jackson has recently faced major backlash from the internet after he publicly criticized Palmer's outfit choice.
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