Keke Palmer is an American television personality, actress, and singer. She is popular for playing lead and character roles in comedy-drama productions. Keke has received a Primetime Emmy Award, 5 NAACP Image Awards, and several nominations for a Screen Actors Guild Award and a Daytime Emmy Award. Further, in 2019, Time magazine included her name in their list of most influential people worldwide.
In 2004, Keke made her acting debut in the comedy film Barbershop 2: Back in Business, and the same year, she appeared in the television film The Wool Cap. Later in 2006, she starred in Akeelah and the Bee, the drama film which proved her breakthrough. In 2007 she released her debut studio album, So Uncool. Keke as a prominent child actress, is popular for roles in Madea’s Family Reunion, Jump In!, The Longshots and Shrink.
Keke Palmer Early Life:
| Full Real Name | Lauren Keyana Palmer |
| Family Name | Palmer |
| Profession | Television personality, actress, and singer |
| Date Of Birth | August 26th, 1993 |
| Age | 29 years old |
| Birthday | August 26th |
| Year Of Birth | 1993 |
| Nick Name | Keke |
| Current Residence | Los Angeles |
| Country | USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | African-American |
| Religion | Catholic |
Keke was born on 26th August 1993 in Harvey, Illinois, United States. She was raised in nearby Robbins, Illinois, and grew up in a Catholic household.
Keke started to sing in the church at a young age; when she was 5, Keke surprised everyone with her rendition of ‘Jesus Loves Me.’ Further, when she was 6, Keke gave a solo performance in her kindergarten play, and the audience praised her voice. She performed her stage show at a Chicago tourist destination. In 2002, at age 9, she auditioned for a stage production of The Lion King. Keke was too young for the role, so she was not selected but was praised by the casting director.
Keke Palmer Family Background:
| Father | Lawrence \”Larry\” Palmer |
| Mother | Sharon Palmer |
| Brothers | Lawrence |
| Sisters | Lawrencia, and Loreal |
Keke was born to Sharon and Lawrence “Larry” Palmer. The couple first met in drama school, worked as professional actors, and later settled into full-time jobs. Lawrence works for a polyurethane company, and Sharon is a high school teacher in an autistic children’s school.
Siblings Keke has 1 brother and 2 sisters named Lawrence, Lawrencia, and Loreal.
Keke Palmer Education:
| Highest Qualification | Highs school graduation |
| College | Rickover Jr High School |
| High School | St. Benedict School |
Keke attended St. Benedict School and then graduated from Rickover Jr High School.
Keke Palmer Physical stats:
| Weight In Kg | 57 Kg |
| Height In Feet | 5 feet and 6 inches |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye Color | Brown |
Keke is a beautiful-looking lady with an attractive personality and a cute smile. She owns a beautifully shaped slim body shape. Keke is about 5’6″ tall, and she weighs around 57 Kg. Keke has long black hair and blistering brownish-colored eyes.
Keke Palmer Birth Signs:
| Sun Sign | Virgo |
| Star Sign | Virgo |
| Birth Sign Duality | Passive |
| Birth Sign Modality | Mutable |
According to Keke’s birthdate, she comes under the zodiac sign, Virgo. Virgos are attentive even to the smallest details and have a deep sense of humanity. The approach towards life is systematic and ensures that nothing is left to chance.
Keke Palmer Net Worth:
| Net Worth | $8 million |
Keke is a popular actress, television personality, and singer. As of 2022, her estimated net worth is around $8 million; since 2004, she has been in the industry.
Keke Palmer Relationship Status:
| Marital Status | single |
| Partner Name | Darius Jackson |
Keke is currently in a relationship with Darius Jackson. They first met at a common party in May 2021. The couple is expecting their first child, and Keke announced the news on 3rd December during her Saturday Night Live monologue.
About her past details, she dated Rodney King; she had a crush on him since 2008 when she saw him on the ‘True Jackson, VP’ set. Keke has also dated Quincy Brown earlier.
Keke Palmer Career:
In 2004, Keke made her debut in Barbershop 2: Back in Business. The following year, Keke signed a record deal with Atlantic Records. She was featured in Knights of the South Bronx (the television film) and starred in Second Time Around and ER (the television series). That same year, with the help of producer Ralph Farquhar, Keke starred in the movie role Keke and Jamal.
In 2006, Keke had her acting breakthrough in the starring role in the film Akeelah and the Bee; for the role, she won an NAACP Image Award and Black Reel Award. That same year, she featured in the film Madea’s Family Reunion. Further, in 2007, Keke appeared in the thriller Cleaner and was featured in a lead role in Jump In! (the television film ). She also starred in 2 television programs, Just Jordan and Tyler Perry’s House of Payne. On 18th September 2007, Keke released her debut album, So Uncool, and the album reached No. 86 on the US Billboard chart.
In 2008, Keke appeared in the title character role in True Jackson, VP (the Nickelodeon sitcom); she also wrote and performed the theme song for the series. In 2011, True Jackson, VP, ended. Keke earned $20,000 per episode of True Jackson, VP, making her the fourth-highest-paid child star on television. Keke also played the lead role in The Longshots (2008). Further, she debuted as the voice of Aisha in Winx Club (a Nickelodeon revival).
In January 2012, Keke’s starring film Joyful Noise was released. She is also the producer and has acted in the lead role in Rags (a television musical film). Further, Keke voiced Peaches in Ice Age: Continental Drift. The same year in July, she released the single “You Got Me” featuring Kevin McCall, and on 11th July 2012, the video for the single was released. On 1st October, she released a self-titled mixtape titled Keke Palmer.
In 2013, Keke appeared in CrazySexyCool: The TLC Story, the TLC biopic aired on VH1. On 17th June 2014, her starring horror film Animal was released. Further, she recurred during the 2nd season of the drama Masters of Sex, portraying Coral. Keke then hosted a daytime talk show titled Just Keke on BET. In September of the same year, Keke became the first African American on Broadway to star as the lead character in the musical Cinderella. In 2015, an announcement was made by Keke about her signing with Island Records.
From mid-2015 to the end of 2016, Keke starred in the horror comedy Scream Queens as Zayday Williams, created by Ryan Murphy. In January 2016, she starred in the special television Grease: Live as Marty Maraschino. In June, she released an album, Waited to Exhale, which she wrote on True Jackson. On 4th November, Keke released her 2nd extended play, Lauren, along with a 17-minute short film of the same name; it was exclusively released on Billboard’s website. The following year, she released her memoir, Find Your Voice and I Don’t Belong to You: Quiet the Noise. She also joined the drama series Berlin Station during its 2nd season.
In April 2019, Keke began guest co-hosting Strahan and Sara’s daytime talk show. Further, she joined the television series Scream portraying as character Kym Johnson which premiered on 8th July 2019. On 26th August, Keke became the 3rd permanent co-host of Strahan and Sara, and later the show was re-titled Strahan, Sara, and Keke. In September, she starred in the crime drama film Hustlers as a “lovestruck stripper.” She also sang the song “Giants” as part of the group “True Damage” and gave her voice to the character named Senna for the 2019 World Championship video game League of Legends.
In March 2020, Strahan, Sara, and Keke ended unexpectedly when the COVID-19 pandemic ended live studio programming throughout the industry. In 2020 Keke began starring in Turnt Up with the Taylors, a web television comedy series in which she portrays all the characters. On 28th August, she released an extended play Virgo Tendencies, Pt. 1. On 30th August, Keke hosted the MTV Video Music Awards (2020) and performed her song “Snack.” In December, she released a follow-up EP, tilted Virgo Tendencies, Pt. 2. In 2021, for her performance in Turnt Up with the Taylors, she won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Actress in a Short Form Comedy or Drama Series. Keke then hosted Foodtastic for Disney+, a reality competition series.
In 2022, Keke starred in Alice, which premiered worldwide at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival. She was also a narrator on Not So Pretty for HBO Max. In the Pixar animated film Lightyear, Keke voiced the character of Izzy Hawthorne and starred in Nope as Emerald Haywood. She currently hosts a classic game show, Password, along with Jimmy Fallon as executive producer/permanent celebrity guest.
Philanthropy and activism:
Keke supports Urban Farming and the Girl Scouts. She also works with the Boys’ and Girls’ Clubs (American charity Cool To Be Smart program) and creates awareness among children about the importance of learning. Further, she has worked with charities like the YWCA and Saving Our Daughters. As of 2010, Keke has been a representative of an anti-bullying campaign for the Saving Our Daughters project. She is also a supporter of the Black Lives Matter movement. In 2020, Keke marched as part of the George Floyd protests in Hollywood, California. That same year, at the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards, she addressed the movement during her opening monologue.
Keke Palmer Social Appearance:
Keke has an account on Twitter and Instagram with around 2.2M and 11.4M followers, respectively. She has shared posts mainly from her professional life and, at times, her solo picture.
Summary!
Keke Palmer is a born-talented person. With years of hard work and polishing her skills, she is one of the known names in the entertainment industry today. Our warm wishes are always with Keke.
