Actress and entertainer Keke Palmer said she does not want to live with a romantic partner, even if they marry, during a recent television interview. The comment opened a candid conversation about personal space and relationship expectations.
Palmer, 32, spoke on Today Monday with hosts Jenna Bush Hager and Sheinelle Jones about how she approaches love and companionship. When asked if she wanted to share a home with a significant other, she responded with a clear “no.”
“I never want to live together,” Palmer said, adding, “I like my alone time.”
The Nope and The ’Burbs star emphasized that her preference stands even in the context of marriage. “That’s real,” she said when asked if her feelings were sincere. “I just feel like Whoopi Goldberg said it best once, ‘I don’t want nobody in my house.’”
A Different Take on Cohabitation
Palmer explained she values solitude and space, especially at her current stage of life. She described scenarios in which she and a future spouse might live on the same property but maintain separate living spaces. “You can be in the guest house,” she said. “We can be on the same land, but I’m over there, and he’s over there.”
Her comments reflect a deliberate boundary that many in modern dating have begun to discuss, as couples increasingly talk openly about living arrangements on early dates rather than assuming traditional cohabitation.
Palmer’s stance has triggered reactions online from fans and commentators alike. Some have applauded her commitment to independence, while others view the preference as unconventional. In discussions on social platforms, users shared that alternative living arrangements like separate homes or living areas can work for some couples.
Palmer, whose full name is Lauren Keyana Palmer, has balanced a busy career in film, television and music since her breakout role as a child actor. She is also a parent; she shares a 2-year-old son with her former partner, Darius Jackson.
While Palmer has previously spoken about mature co-parenting and personal growth, her latest comments add another layer to her public persona, showing how she approaches life off screen with intention and honesty.