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Lauren Keyana Palmer (born August 26, 1993), also known as Keke Palmer, is a cultured American actress, artist, and television personality. She had a passion for singing and acting since her childhood.
She started out at age nine with a small role in the film Barbershop 2: Back on Track, and has since appeared in numerous films and television shows, shocking the entertainment industry with her performances in The Wool Cap and Akeelah and the Bee.
She played the lead role in the TV series The Real Jackson, Vice and was also the lead in another TV series, Shout Queens. She was the voice actor for a main character in the Ice Age animated film series.
As a musician, Keke Palmer has sung a variety of tunes in her shows and movies, and has released two studio collections, two EPs, and three mixtapes.
As part of her foundation’s project “Cool To Be Smart”, humanitarian Keke Palmer seeks to shed light on issues in early childhood education. She also works with Save Our Daughters and the YWCA to combat abuse and mistreatment worldwide.
American actress
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| Name: | Lauren Kiana “Keke” Palmer |
| stage name: | Keke Palmer |
| Date of Birth: | August 26, 1993 (30 years old) |
| place of birth: | Harvey, Illinois, United States |
| Country of Citizenship: | American |
| high: | 1.68m |
| parents: | Sharon Palmer, Larry Palmer |
| Brothers and sisters: | Laurencia Palmer, L’Oreal Palmer, Laurence Palmer |
| Husband • Spouse: | unmarried |
| Boyfriend and partner: | Styn (2019-2021), Elvin Jackson (2018-2019), Ty Dolla $ign, Lucien Laviscount (2015), YG (2014-2015), Quincy Brown (2013-2017), Rodney King (2010-2013), Earl Benjamin, The Weeknd, DaBaby, Darius Daulton Jackson (current) |
| Children: | Leodis Andreton Jackson |
| Profession: | Actress • Musician |
| net worth: | $7.5 million |
Early life and education
Keke Palmer was born on August 26, 1993, in Harvey, Illinois, to Sharon Palmer and Larry Palmer, both former professional entertainers.
Her father worked for a polyurethane company, while her mother was a secondary school teacher, educating children with medically introverted tendencies.
As a child, Keke Palmer encouraged her mother to let her sing solo in the church choir. At the age of five, she stunned everyone with her song “Jesus Loves Me”. At the age of six, she performed solo in a kindergarten play and moved the audience with her singing.
At the age of nine, she auditioned for the stage play of The Lion King. She was not selected because she was too young, but the director appreciated her talent.
During this time, Keke Palmer begged her family to move to Los Angeles so she could pursue more acting opportunities. When her parents learned that directors were eager to protect her, they believed she had a future on the stage.
She has three siblings, Laurencia Palmer, Oleya Palmer, and Lawrence Palmer.
Profession
Although Keke Palmer was particularly keen on singing since she was a child, she only made her debut as an actress in “Barbershop 2: Back in Business” in 2004. She played the niece of the protagonist played by Queen Latifah.
A month and a half after moving to Los Angeles, she was offered an episode of the CBS series Cold Case (2004). Within a year, she appeared in a public K-Mart store and was chosen through a public search program to play opposite William H. Macy in the film The Wool Hat. Her performance in the film won her widespread acclaim.
During this time, in an effort to solidify her status as a singer, she competed on the “American Idol” spin-off series “American Teen”, which was later cancelled. In 2005, she was signed by Atlantic Records and released her debut single “All My Girlz”, which was later included on the “Akeelah and the Bee” soundtrack.
In 2006, she starred as Akeelah Anderson in the award-winning film Akeelah and the Spelling Bee. Her story as a poor, beautiful girl trying to win the Scripps National Spelling Bee captivated critics and audiences. In the same year, she had a supporting role in Madea’s Family Reunion.
In November 2006, Keke Palmer performed in front of thousands of people at the VH1 Save the Music High School Marching Band Competition in Carson, California, an unprecedented event. She then appeared in the music video for Ludacris and Mary J. Blige’s song “Runaway Love”. That same year, her song “Tonight” was the first song in the ending credits of the movie Night at the Museum.
In 2007, she played the title role of Mary in the Disney Channel Original Movie Hop In!, which included her songs “It’s My Turn Now” and “Jumpin.” She also had a supporting role in the thriller The Cleaners, starring alongside Samuel L. Jackson and Eva Mendes.
Her debut album, So Uncool, was released on September 18, 2007, with the lead single “Footworkin'”. Despite critical acclaim, the album did not perform well on the Bulletin charts.
In 2008, Keke Palmer played a major supporting role in the Nickelodeon sitcom, Vice. Keke Palmer also sang the iconic song for the show. In the same year, she played the leading role in The Longshots and The Therapist.
Personal life
Keke Palmer dated Rodney King for a long time, from 2010 to 2013. She had been in love with him since she saw him on the show Genuine Jackson, VP in 2008.
She has been dating entertainer Quincy Brown since October 2013. However, Keke Palmer is currently reportedly dating Darius Daulton Jackson, with whom she has a son, Leodis Andrellton Jackson.
Keke Palmer has dated celebrities including Styn (2019-2021), Elvin Jackson (2018-2019), Ty Dolla $ign, Lucien Laviscount (2015), YG (2014-2015), Quincy Brown (2013-2017), Rodney King (2010-2013), Earl Benjamin, The Weeknd and DaBaby.
net worth
Keke Palmer has made money through acting, music, and every other industry she is involved in, and her net worth has accumulated to $7.5 million.
