Experiencing the unpleasant moment as a first-time mother, the former 'Scream Queens' star believes she had been a victim of the discrimination while at Houston airport.
- June 14, 2023
AceShowbiz - Keke Palmer has had her mood "ruined." A little more than three months after welcoming her first child with boyfriend Darius Jackson, the "Nope" actress made a public complaint that she has been subjected to "breast milk discrimination" at an airport.
On Monday, June 12, the 29-year-old actress shared on Twitter the unpleasant situation she had to deal with as a breast-feeding mother. "Breast milk discrimination at the Houston airport ruined my mood," she began voicing her displeasure.
The former "Scream Queens" star went on to explain, "I should've popped my t*t out right then because the discretion and comfort of pumping is thwarted with threats to throw out over 16oz my babies food?!?!!!" She then furiously questioned, "Why is that not a crime?? I'M A MOTHER for crying out loud."
Keke's complaint was apparently relatable for many. Other Twitter users were quick to share their own experiences. In the replies section of Keke's tweet, one wrote, "I've had this issue in soo many airports. TSA really needs to get it together," and added an angry red face emoji.
Another user named another airport that gave similar treatment, "Atlanta airport move weird like that too." A third chimed in, "I used to work for a major airline, and I'm a mom of 3, it's VERY ILLEGAL for them to handle or throw out breastmilk (including ice packs to keep it preserved). Baby food and formula may exceed standards ounce restrictions. TSA and the airlines know better."
Keke's unpleasant airport experience came more than one month after she attended the 2023 Met Gala. "It feels insane. But also so much more easy and breezy," she talked about hitting the red carpet at the May 1 event just eight weeks after giving birth.
On the reason why she found it easy, Keke explained, "Because nothing is harder than having a damn baby! So I feel like I am much more relaxed than ever before on any carpet." At that same event, she talked about her new chapter as a mother, telling ET, "I just I'm enjoying life. I'm very grateful."
"I have so much to be thankful for and so I'm just trying to enjoy every moment of it," she continued. "I mean, he's just 8 weeks and he already changes every day. He was with us earlier, getting ready!"
