Who is Keke Palmer
Keke Palmer is an American actress, singer, and television personality. She was born on August 26, 1993, in Harvey, Illinois, and began her career as a child actress, starring in the film “Barbershop 2: Back in Business” at the age of ten. She rose to prominence with her lead role in the 2006 film “Akeelah and the Bee” and later starred in the Nickelodeon sitcom “True Jackson, VP” from 2008 to 2011.
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Palmer has since appeared in numerous films and television shows, including “Joyful Noise,” “CrazySexyCool: The TLC Story,” and “Scream Queens.” She has also released several albums and singles as a singer, and in 2020, she became the first Black woman to host the talk show “Good Morning America.”
Throughout her career, Palmer has received several accolades, including a Screen Actors Guild Award, a BET Award, and three NAACP Image Awards. She is also known for her activism, particularly in support of Black Lives Matter and other social justice causes.
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Early life
Keke Palmer was born on August 26, 1993, in Harvey, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. She is the daughter of Larry Palmer and Sharon Palmer, both of whom are former actors. Keke grew up in a Christian household and was homeschooled for most of her childhood.
From a young age, Keke showed a passion for performing, and her parents supported her by enrolling her in acting and singing lessons. She began her career in local theater productions and eventually landed her first film role in “Barbershop 2: Back in Business” at the age of ten.
When Keke was thirteen years old, she moved with her family to California to pursue her acting career full-time. There, she continued to audition for film and television roles and eventually landed her breakthrough role in the film “Akeelah and the Bee.”
Career
Keke Palmer’s career began with her breakout role as the lead character in the 2006 film “Akeelah and the Bee,” in which she played an 11-year-old spelling bee prodigy. The film was a critical and commercial success, and Palmer received positive reviews for her performance.
Following her success in “Akeelah and the Bee,” Palmer continued to act in films, including “Madea’s Family Reunion” (2006) and “The Longshots” (2008). In 2008, she also landed the lead role in the Nickelodeon sitcom “True Jackson, VP,” in which she played a teenage fashion designer. The show ran for three seasons and was a hit with young audiences.
In addition to acting, Palmer is also a singer and has released several albums and singles throughout her career. She signed with Atlantic Records in 2005 and released her debut album, “So Uncool,” in 2007. She has since released two more albums, “Awaken” (2011) and “Virgo Tendencies, Pt. 1” (2020), as well as several singles.
Palmer has also hosted and appeared on several television shows, including “Just Keke,” a daytime talk show that aired on BET in 2014. In 2020, she became the first Black woman to host “Good Morning America,” filling in for regular co-hosts Michael Strahan and Robin Roberts.
Throughout her career, Palmer has received several accolades, including a Screen Actors Guild Award, a BET Award, and three NAACP Image Awards. She is also known for her activism, particularly in support of Black Lives Matter and other social justice causes.
Personal life
Keke Palmer has been very private about her personal life, but she has shared some information with the public. She has been open about her struggles with anxiety and depression and has spoken publicly about the importance of mental health awareness.
Palmer has also been involved in several romantic relationships throughout her career, but she has kept most of them out of the public eye. In an interview with People magazine in 2020, she revealed that she was single and focusing on her career and personal growth.
In addition to her acting and music career, Palmer is also an active philanthropist and has worked with several organizations to support social justice causes. She has supported organizations such as Black Lives Matter, the Trayvon Martin Foundation, and the United Negro College Fund, among others.
Palmer is also known for her fashion and style, and she has been praised for her bold and unique fashion choices. She has walked the runway for several fashion designers and has been featured in several fashion publications.
All Keke Palmer Movies and TV Shows
Here are some of Keke Palmer’s notable movies and TV shows:
Movies:
- Barbershop 2: Back in Business (2004)
- Akeelah and the Bee (2006)
- Madea’s Family Reunion (2006)
- The Longshots (2008)
- Joyful Noise (2012)
- Imperial Dreams (2014)
- Brotherly Love (2015)
- Ice Age: Collision Course (2016) – voice role
- Pimp (2018)
- Hustlers (2019)
- Alice (2021)
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Barbershop 2: Back in Business | Gina’s niece | ||
| 2006 | Akeelah and the Bee | Akeelah Anderson | ||
| Madea’s Family Reunion | Nikki Grady | |||
| 2007 | Cleaner | Rose Cutler | ||
| 2008 | The Longshots | Jasmine Plummer | ||
| Unstable Fables: Tortoise vs. Hare | Crystal Tortoise (voice) | |||
| 2009 | Shrink | Jemma | ||
| 2012 | Abducted: The Carlina White Story | Carlina White | ||
| Ice Age: Continental Drift | Peaches (voice) | |||
| Joyful Noise | Olivia Hill | |||
| Winx Club: The Secret of the Lost Kingdom | Aisha (voice) | |||
| 2013 | Winx Club 3D: Magical Adventure | |||
| 2014 | Animal | Alissa | ||
| Imperial Dreams | Samaara | |||
| 2015 | Brotherly Love | Jackie | ||
| 2016 | Ice Age: Collision Course | Peaches (voice) | ||
| 2018 | Pimp | Wednesday | ||
| 2019 | Hustlers | Mercedes | ||
| 2020 | 2 Minutes of Fame | Sky | ||
| 2022 | Alice | Alice | ||
| Jennifer Lopez: Halftime | Herself | Documentary film; interview clip[90][91] | ||
| Lightyear | Izzy Hawthorne (voice) | |||
| Nope | Emerald “Em” Haywood |
TV Shows:
- Cold Case (2004)
- Strong Medicine (2005)
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (2008)
- True Jackson, VP (2008-2011)
- 90210 (2012)
- Masters of Sex (2014-2015)
- Berlin Station (2017)
- Scream Queens (2015-2016)
- Star (2017-2019)
- Scream (2019)
- GMA3: What You Need to Know (2020-2021)
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Cold Case | Arletta (1939) | Episode: “The Letter” |
| Strong Medicine | Sarina | Episode: “Healing Touch” | |
| The Wool Cap | Lou | Television film | |
| 2005 | ER | Janell Parkerson | Episode: “The Show Must Go On” |
| Knights of the South Bronx | Kenya Russell | Television film | |
| Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Tasha Wright | Episode: “Storm” | |
| Second Time Around | Sharlene | Episode: “Big Bank, Little Bank” | |
| 2007 | Jump In! | Mary Thomas | Television film |
| Just Jordan | C. C. Livingston | Episode: “Fame Game” | |
| Tyler Perry’s House of Payne | Nikki Grady | Episode: “Bully and the Beast” | |
| 2008–2011 | True Jackson, VP | True Jackson | Main role |
| 2010 | The Cleveland Show | Brandi (voice) | Episode: “Harder, Better, Faster, Browner” |
| 2011 | Degrassi: The Next Generation | Herself | Episodes: “Boom Boom Pow: Part 1” and “Boom Boom Pow: Part 2” |
| 2011–2015 | Winx Club | Aisha (voice) | Main role (seasons 3–6) |
| 2012 | Abducted: The Carlina White Story | Carlina White | Television film |
| Rags | Kadee Worth | Television film | |
| 2013 | 90210 | Elizabeth Royce Harwood | Recurring role (season 5) |
| CrazySexyCool: The TLC Story | Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas | Television film | |
| Full Circle | Chan’dra Stevens | Episodes: “Jace & Chan’dra” and “Chan’dra & Cliff” | |
| Key & Peele | Malia Obama‘s anger translator | Episode: “Obama Shutdown” | |
| 2014 | Family Guy | Pam (voice) | Episode: “Baby Got Black“ |
| Grey’s Anatomy | Sheryll Jeffries | Episode: “We Gotta Get Out of This Place” | |
| Just Keke | Herself | Host | |
| Masters of Sex | Coral Anders | Recurring role (season 2) | |
| Single Ladies | Herself | Episode: “The Girl Most Likely To…” | |
| The Trip to Bountiful | Thelma | Television film | |
| 2015–2016 | Scream Queens | Zayday Williams | Main role |
| 2016 | Bubble Guppies | Stylee (voice) | Episode: “Guppy Style!” |
| Ice Age: The Great Egg-Scapade | Peaches (voice) | Television special | |
| Grease: Live | Marty Maraschino | Television special | |
| Project Mc2 | Nov8 agent | Episodes: “Bye Bye Birdie” and “Mission Totally Possible” | |
| Raymond & Lane | Keyana | Episode: “Lords of the Land” | |
| Real Husbands of Hollywood | Herself | Episode: “The Suitor” | |
| 2017–2019 | Berlin Station | April Lewis | Main role (seasons 2–3) |
| Star | Gigi Nixon | Recurring role (seasons 2–3) | |
| 2019 | Robot Chicken | Fraülen Hapstein (voice) | Episode: “Musya Shakhtyorov in: Honeyboogers” |
| Scream: Resurrection | Kym | Main role (season 3) | |
| 2019–2020 | Strahan, Sara and Keke | Herself | Co-host |
| 2020 | The Disney Family Singalong: Volume II | Television special | |
| MTV Video Music Awards | Host | ||
| Nickelodeon’s Unfiltered | Episode: “Honey Bears Chew Gumballs!” | ||
| Singled Out | Host | ||
| 2021 | Big Mouth | Rochelle Hillhurst (voice) | Episodes: “Best Friends Make the Best Lovers”, “I F**king Hate You” and “Re-New Year’s Eve” |
| 2021 World Series | Herself | Singer, national anthem | |
| Insecure | Kira | Episode: “Pressure, Okay?!” | |
| Foodtastic | Herself | Host | |
| 2022 | Not So Pretty | Narrator (voice) | Documentary |
| Legendary | Herself | Judge (season 3) | |
| Password | Host | ||
| Karma’s World | Cece Dupree (voice) | Episodes: “Save the Center, Part 1”, “Save the Center, Part 2” and “Save the Center, Part 3” | |
| Saturday Night Live | Herself | Host; Episode: “Keke Palmer / SZA“ | |
| 2022–present | The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder | Maya Leibowitz-Jenkins (voice) | Supporting role |
| Human Resources | Rochelle Hillhurst (voice) | Main role | |
| TBA | The Hospital[92] | Dr. Klak (voice) | Upcoming series |
| 2023 | Kenan & Kelly | Kelly | Main Role |
