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Keke Palmer Announced Her Pregnancy With the Trendiest Manicure Possible

She's glowing from head to tips.
Keke Palmer appears at an event in a black jacket accented by blue tulle. She wears blue eyeshadow and wears her hair...
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ICYMI, Keke Palmer is pregnant! The actor announced her pregnancy while hosting Saturday Night Live on December 3, revealing her baby bump during her open monologue and displaying a very shiny, trendy manicure at the same time.

Palmer hit the legendary SNL stage in a monochromatic brown look, including low-rise, loose-fit brown pants and a long mocha coat layered over a tied-up shirt, all the better to show off the new addition to her family. Palmer cradled her bump with a flawless smoky silver chrome manicure, her nails filed into a perfect soft coffin shape to provide a versatile base for the otherworldly hue.

The nails and the bump weren't the only major parts of Palmer's big SNL moment. First, can we talk about that glow? Keke, you should find a way to bottle that megawatt radiance, because it can absolutely be seen from space. The expectant mother was shining under the spotlight with a hint of rosy blush on her cheeks, a touch of gloss, and a flirty, doe-eyed strip lash. Palmer pulled her hair back in a sleek ponytail and accessorized her tone-on-tone outfit with a pair of hoops, but it's that giant excited smile that really takes center stage.

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Chrome manis have been one of 2022's biggest trends, with stars like Sydney Sweeney and Jennifer Lopez trying their hand (pun intended) at mirrored manis. Chrome nails can be simple and sophisticated, like Palmer's goes-with-everything shiny charcoal, or totally over-the-top when paired with gems and nail art. (Check out this "diamond drip" set on J.Lo for proof!) Hailey Bieber's frosty glazed donut nails were the biggest viral nail trend of summer 2022, and chrome powder is key to getting that shimmery, reflective texture. 

Palmer's moodier smoked-out silver take on the trend is ideal for any winter events, from holiday parties to watching the ball drop on New Year's Eve — or, you know, sharing your happy news with the world on SNL. Congrats, Keke!


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