Keke Palmer surprised many with her pregnancy reveal on 'SNL.' Here's her best maternity fashion, so far.

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Keke Palmer surprised many with her pregnancy reveal on 'SNL.' Here's her best maternity fashion, so far.
  • Keke Palmer announced she's pregnant on the latest "Saturday Night Live" episode.
  • Palmer, 29, will welcome a baby with her partner Darius Jackson in 2023.
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Fans began speculating about Keke Palmer's pregnancy as early as September 2022.

Fans began speculating about Keke Palmer's pregnancy as early as September 2022.
Keke Palmer spotted in New York City on September 14, 2022Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images

Keke Palmer, 29, just confirmed on "Saturday Night Live" that she was pregnant, but fans of the "Nope" star have speculated about her bundle for months.

Rumors began to swirl as early as September 15, when she posted an Instagram photo wearing a cropped jacket and skirt.

"Congrats on the baby Keke," one commenter wrote at the time, while others shared congratulations.

Although Insider cannot confirm that Palmer was pregnant at that time or during the following events, her "SNL" appearance suggests she's strategically hidden her baby bump for a few months with clever fashion.

Palmer wore oversized clothes in the months leading up to her pregnancy reveal, including at the 29th annual Elle Women in Hollywood Celebration in October 2022.

Palmer wore oversized clothes in the months leading up to her pregnancy reveal, including at the 29th annual Elle Women in Hollywood Celebration in October 2022.
Keke Palmer attending the 29th Annual ELLE Women in Hollywood Celebration on October 17, 2022.Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images

On October 17, Palmer attended the ceremony in an oversized metallic silver blazer dress with black cuffs and a v-shaped neckline. She accessorized with dangling earrings and silver jewelry.

At the event, Palmer gave a speech introducing Issa Rae, who was named an Elle Women in Hollywood Honoree this year. Rae heaped praise back onto Palmer when she took the stage.

"Keke Palmer, Keke, you are the most entertaining woman in the world. And I just, thank you for existing. If you are lucky enough for Keke Palmer to know who you are, you should feel blessed," Rae said, according to Elle.

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Palmer hadn't revealed her pregnancy when she attended the Time100 Next later in October.

Palmer hadn't revealed her pregnancy when she attended the Time100 Next later in October.
Keke Palmer attends Time 100 Next gala on October 25, 2022.KENA BETANCUR/Getty Images

Palmer revealed on Instagram that stylist Law Roach styled her in a fluffy, pink tulle gown designed by Christian Siriano for the October 25 event. The layered gown was paired with matching pink heels and completed with hoop earrings.

Palmer styled her dark tresses in a half-up, half-down hairdo.

Pregnancy rumors continued to mount the month before her announcement when she arrived at the 2022 CFDA Awards in early November.

Pregnancy rumors continued to mount the month before her announcement when she arrived at the 2022 CFDA Awards in early November.
Keke Palmer attends the 2022 CFDA Awards on November 07, 2022.Taylor Hill/Getty Images

Palmer attended the event wearing a billowing gown with green, purple, blue, and white floral patterns. The gown is cinched at the waist with a matching belt in addition to matching knee-high stiletto heels and a handbag.

Palmer wrote on Instagram that Carolina Herrera designed the off-the-shoulder ensemble.

Page Six reported that pregnancy rumors ramped up after photos of Palmer attending the event hit the internet.

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While attending the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences 13th Governors Awards in late November, Palmer's dress featured a clever ruffle feature.

While attending the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and  Sciences 13th Governors Awards in late November, Palmer's dress featured a clever ruffle feature.
Keke Palmer attends the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' 13th Annual Governors Awards on November 19, 2022.TOMMASO BODDI/Getty Images

Less than three weeks ago, Palmer wore a deep red mermaid gown with strategically placed ruffles across the stomach and a short train.

Styling duo Wayman+Micah wrote on Instagram that Palmer wore a Robert Wun gown, De Beers jewelry, and Giuseppe Zanotti sandals.

"Last night at the Governor Awards, such a beautiful evening," Palmer wrote on Instagram.

Palmer continued to hide her baby bump during "SNL" promotional videos shared on December 1.

Palmer continued to hide her baby bump during "SNL" promotional videos shared on December 1.
SZA, Keke Palmer, and Bowen Yang during "SNL” promotions on December 1, 2022.NBC/Getty Images

Palmer appeared alongside "SNL" musical guest SZA and castmate Bowen Yang during a promotional video that aired this week. Palmer's off-the-shoulder ensemble kept fans guessing ahead of filming.

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On December 3, Palmer showed off her baby bump during the opening monologue on "SNL."

On December 3, Palmer showed off her baby bump during the opening monologue on "SNL."
Keke Palmer on "Saturday Night Live" on December 3, 2022.NBC/Getty Images

Vogue reported that Palmer wore a Max Mara coat over a cropped brown top and pants. Palmer slicked back her hair and wore hoop earrings for the occasion.

"People have been in my comments saying 'Keke's having a baby, Keke's pregnant," Palmer said during the monologue. "And I want to set the record straight—I am!"

She then ripped open her coat to reveal the baby bump to the audience.

Palmer is expecting a baby next year with her boyfriend, Darius Jackson.