Keke Palmer Biography, Age, Husband, Parents, Boyfriend, Baby Daddy, Children, Movies, TV Shows, Net Worth, and Career

Keke Palmer, an American multi-talented artist, has made a significant mark in the entertainment and music industries. Starting her career early, she quickly drew the attention of record labels, culminating in a deal with Atlantic Records. Despite her debut album’s limited success, reaching No. 85 on the R&B chart, Palmer’s stardom burgeoned from a young age. At 11, she ventured into acting alongside her singing career, gaining a substantial following through her roles in various TV series and films.

Keke Palmer Biography

Name	Keke Palmer
Net Worth	$8 Million
Age	30 years old
Annual Salary	$1 Million
Profession	Actress, Singer
Gender	Female
Zodiac Sign	Virgo

Early Life

Lauren Keyana “Keke” Palmer (born on August 26, 1993), in Harvey, Illinois, was raised in a Christian household by her parents, Sharon and Larry Palmer. Both her parents had careers in acting before settling into full-time jobs, with her father working for a polyurethane company and her mother a high school teacher for children with mental disabilities.

Palmer, who graduated from Rickover Jr High School, discovered her passion for music in her church choir and gained initial recognition performing at a Chicago tourist destination. Her audition for a production of The Lion King at nine marked her first significant step in entertainment.

Career

Palmer’s acting career began in 2004 with her role in “Barbershop 2: Back in Business.” She then appeared in an episode of the CBS series “Cold Case,” which brought her considerable attention. In 2005, she signed with Atlantic Records, releasing her debut single “All My Girlz,” and guest-starred in “Knights of the South Bronx,” “Second Time Around,” and “ER.” Though she was cast in the Disney Channel pilot “Keke and Jamal,” the series was never aired.

Palmer’s breakthrough came in 2006 with the lead role in “Akeelah and the Bee,” for which she won an NAACP Image Award and a Black Reel Award. She also appeared in “Madea’s Family Reunion” and “Cleaner,” and starred in Disney’s “Jump In!” and TV shows “Tyler Perry’s House of Payne” and “Just Jordan.” Her debut album “So Uncool,” released in 2007, was a commercial failure.

In 2008, Palmer starred in the Nickelodeon series “True Jackson, VP,” becoming one of the highest-paid child stars on television. She also played the lead in “The Longshots” and voiced Aisha in “Winx Club” from 2011 to 2014, receiving an NAACP Image Award nomination for her voice work.

In 2012, Keke Palmer starred in the musical comedy-drama “Joyful Noise” and voiced a character in “Ice Age: Continental Drift.” She also collaborated with singer Kevin McCall on the single “You Got Me” and released a mixtape, “Keke Palmer.” Palmer portrayed Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas in VH1’s “CrazySexyCool: The TLC Story” in 2013 and appeared in the horror film “Animal” in 2014. She played a recurring role in Showtime’s “Masters of Sex” and became the youngest talk show host in American TV history with BET’s “Just Keke.”

In 2015, Palmer signed with Island Records and starred as Zayday Williams in “Scream Queens” until 2016. She released an album, “Waited to Exhale,” inspired by her time on “True Jackson.” Palmer published her memoir, “I Don’t Belong to You: Quiet the Noise and Find Your Voice,” in 2017 and joined “Berlin Station.” In 2019, she became a regular guest co-host on ABC’s “Strahan And Sara,” later becoming a permanent co-host.

Palmer played Kym Johnson in the third season of “Scream” and starred in “Hustlers” in 2019. She earned a Daytime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show Host for “Strahan, Sara, and Keke.” Palmer also appeared in the comedy series “Turnt Up with the Taylors,” playing all roles. In 2020, she released the EP “Virgo Tendencies, Pt. 1,” hosted the MTV Video Music Awards, and signed an overall deal with Entertainment One.

Personal Life

Keke Palmer has had relationships with several celebrities, including Earl Benjamin, Brandon Jeffrey, Corbin Bleu, Tyler James Williams, and rapper Lil Twist. She was linked to Rodney King in 2010, with plans for a wedding that never materialized, and they separated in 2013.

Palmer dated Quincy Brown, an American model, actor, and singer, from 2013 until their breakup in 2017. She has also been linked with YG, Ty Dolla Sign, and Elvin Jackson.

Keke Palmer and Darius Jackson are the parents of a son named Leodis, who was born in February 2023. The couple dated from 2021 to 2023 and separated in October 2023 after a series of alleged domestic violence incidents.

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Besides her entertainment career, Palmer is dedicated to philanthropy, working with organizations like the Boys’ and Girls’ Clubs and supporting charities such as Saving Our Daughters and YWCA.

Throughout her career, Palmer has been recognized with various awards. She was nominated for a Screen Actors Guild Award in 2005 and has won two BET Awards from five nominations. She has also received a Black Movie Award, five NAACP Image Awards from ten nominations, and a Black Reel Award. Palmer was nominated for a Kids’ Choice Award in 2010 and won a Young Artist Award in 2007.

Net Worth

Keke Palmer, with a net worth of $8 million, is a multifaceted American entertainer known for acting, music, and television roles. She gained fame from the sitcom “True Jackson, VP,” where she earned $20,000 per episode. Palmer’s success extends to music, with hit tracks contributing to her prominence. Her income sources include film roles, such as “Tobacco Valley” and “Pimp,” and endorsements like Acuvue commercials. Palmer’s annual earnings exceed $1 million.

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