Keke Palmerand boyfriend Darius Jackson stepped out for a hockey game on Monday night, just two days after she revealed they were expecting their first child together.

While cheering on the New York Rangers as they played the Saint Louis Blues at Madison Square Garden in New York City, the couple were photographed smiling and holding hands as they cozied up for the camera.

Palmer, 29, announced her big news on Dec. 3 during herSaturday Night Livemonologue.

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Pregnant Keke Palmer Does Date Night with Boyfriend (Darius Jackson) After Announcing Baby News

Jackson shared news of the pregnancy to his own followers with asweet photo on his Instagram Storyof theNopestar from a dinner outing with the caption, “2023 ❤️.”

The couple has kept their relationship fairly private since they were first linked in 2021, only stepping out for a handful of events together. ButPalmer did tellBustleshe wasn’t trying to hide anything. “This is the happiest I’ve ever felt with someone,” she said. “So why would I go out of my way to hide this person? That’s a lot more work than just living in my life and being in my life.”

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SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE – “Keke Palmer, SZA” Episode 1833 – Pictured: Host Keke Palmer during the Monologue on Saturday, December 3, 2022 – (Photo by: Will Heath/NBC)

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Thanking members of her team, Palmer went on to thank Jackson, writing, “Thank you to my other half @dvulton for giving me the things that only true unity can bring.”

source: people.com