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Keke Palmer Biography

Keke Palmer is one of the most popular and richest Movie Actress who was born on August 26, 1993 in Harvey, Illinois, United States. Actress who played the lead role in the 2006 film Akeelah and the Bee. Other film credits include Barbershop 2: Back in Business, Joyful Noise, Rags and Hustlers. In 2015, she became a regular on the Fox series Scream Queens and in 2016, she portrayed Marty in the live broadcast of Grease on Fox entitled Grease Live!

She made an appearance in Jump In! with Corbin Bleu.

Lauren Keyana “Keke” Palmer (born March 26, 1991) is an American actress, singer, songwriter, and television personality. Palmer was born in Harvey, Illinois, and raised in Robbins, Illinois. She released her debut album, So Uncool, on September 18, 2007, through Atlantic Records. The album failed to chart on the US Billboard 200 but did chart at number 85 on the R&B chart. The album was preceded by the second single “Keep It Movin'”.

In 2002, Palmer auditioned for a stage production of The Lion King at age nine. In 2004, she gained her first film role in Barbershop 2: Back in Business, in which she played the niece of American rapper and actress Queen Latifah. After starring in the film, Palmer and her family moved to California, so Palmer could pursue a career in acting. Palmer then pursued a career in singing. In 2003, she participated in American Juniors, the American Idol spin-off series, but her audition scenes were edited out and the show was canceled that year. In 2005, Palmer signed a record deal with Atlantic Records. Her debut single, “All My Girlz”, is featured in the Akeelah and the Bee soundtrack. In 2005, Palmer was featured in the television film Knights of the South Bronx, as well as starring in three television programs Second Time Around and ER. In 2005 signed with Disney Channel to star in the show Keke & Jamal, but the pilot was unaired and Palmer left the channel.

Keke’s parents, Sharon and Larry Palmer, moved to California in the early 2000s so that she could pursue her acting career. She has a sister named Lawrencia.

NameKeke Palmer
First NameKeke
Last NamePalmer
OccupationMovie Actress
BirthdayAugust 26
Birth Year1993
Place of BirthHarvey
Home TownIllinois
Birth CountryUnited States
Birth SignVirgo
Full/Birth Name
ParentsSharon Palmer, Larry Palmer
Sister(s)Lawrencia Palmer, L"Oreal Palmer
Brother(s)Lawrence Palmer
SiblingsLawrencia Palmer, Loreal Palmer, Lawrence Palmer
SpouseNot Known
Children(s)Not Available

Ethnicity, religion & political views

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On November 18, 2006, she performed at the Home Depot Center in Carson, California, for VH1’s Save the Music Battle of the High School Marching Bands competition, marking her first ever stadium performance in front of thousands of people. In addition, as part of her contract with Disney, Palmer sang the songs “It’s My Turn Now” and “Jumpin'” featured in the Disney Channel Original Movie Jump In!, in which she stars as Mary, the love interest to Corbin Bleu’s character. In 2006, Palmer was featured in the music video for the Ludacris and Mary J. Blige song “Runaway Love”, in which she starred as a pregnant 11-year-old girl. That same year, she recorded a song entitled “Tonight” which was featured as the first song in the end credits of Night at the Museum. Besides focusing on her music career, Palmer had the lead role in the 2006 film Akeelah and the Bee, in which she played a bright 11-year-old who comes from a poor neighborhood and competes in the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Palmer also had a supporting role in the 2006 film Madea’s Family Reunion.

Keke Palmer Net Worth

Keke Palmer is one of the richest Movie Actress from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Keke Palmer's net worth $7.5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

She performed at the Save the Music Battle of the High School Marching Bands in 2006, and released her debut album, So Uncool, in 2007.

She starred in the Nickelodeon sitcom True Jackson, VP and became the fourth highest paid child star on television at the time. She voiced Peaches in the Ice Age franchise and voiced the characters Aisha and Piff on season 6 of the Nickelodeon series Winx Club. She’s also the host of her own Snapchat show Keepin’ It Real.

Palmer was born on March 26, 1991, in Harvey, Illinois, and grew up in a Christian household. Her parents, Sharon and Larry Palmer, who met in drama school, had both worked as professional actors before settling into full-time jobs. Her father works for a polyurethane company, and her mother is a high school teacher who works with children who are autistic. Palmer first sang in a church but earned exposure performing at a stage show at a Chicago tourist destination.

Net Worth$7.5 Million
SalaryUnder Review
Source of IncomeMovie Actress
CarsNot Available
HouseLiving in own house.

In 2007, Palmer starred in many acting roles, she was a supporting act in the thriller Cleaner alongside Samuel L. Jackson and Eva Mendes. Palmer also had the lead role in the television film Jump In! along with American actor Corbin Bleu. Palmer also starred in two television programs Tyler Perry’s House of Payne and Just Jordan. Palmer released her debut album So Uncool on September 18, 2007, though Atlantic Records. The album failed to chart on the US Billboard 200, but did chart at number 85 on the R&B chart. The album was preceded by the second single “Keep It Movin'”. In 2008, Palmer began her starring role as the title character in Nickelodeon sitcom True Jackson, VP. Palmer also wrote and performed the theme song for the series. Palmer earned $20,000 per episode of True Jackson VP, which made her the fourth-highest-paid child star on television. In July 2009, designer Jane Siskin created a Walmart fashion line inspired by True Jackson, VP, with all the designs being approved by Palmer. The fashion line consists of jumpers, modern dresses, knit tops, T-shirts, leggings, and more. As well as starring in True Jackson, VP, Palmer starred as the lead role in the 2008 film The Longshots, along with Ice Cube, becoming their second film together after Barbershop 2: Back in Business. In 2009, Palmer had a role in the film Shrink in which she played a patient named Jemma, who is a troubled high school student, and is required to see a therapist by her school after cutting her hand by punching a mirror.

Palmer works with the Boys’ and Girls’ Clubs of the American charity Cool To Be Smart program, speaking to children about the importance of learning. She is also a supporter of Urban Farming and the Girl Scouts. She has worked with such charities as the YWCA and with Saving Our Daughters. Curtis Benjamin, the CEO of Saving Our Daughters stated, “We are so excited about having such an extraordinary singer & actress as Keke Palmer, to address these issues of bullying & abuse worldwide with the YWCA USA and with both our missions.” In 2009, she attended the Stars and Strikes benefit for A Place Called Home. As of late 2010, Palmer, along with many other widely known celebrities, has been an avid representative for the “Saving Our Daughters” oath project, an anti-bullying campaign that allows people all over the world to take an oath to stop bullying.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Keke Palmer height 5 feet 6 inches Keke weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Height5 feet 6 inches
WeightNot Known
Body MeasurementsUnder Review
Eye ColorNot Available
Hair ColorNot Available
Feet/Shoe SizeNot Available

Palmer made her acting debut in the 2004 film Barbershop 2: Back in Business and rose to prominence in 2006 for her breakthrough role in Akeelah and the Bee as well as starring in Madea’s Family Reunion. Palmer has also starred in films such as The Longshots (2008), Shrink (2009) and Animal (2014). In 2012, Palmer starred in four films: Joyful Noise, Winx Club: The Secret of the Lost Kingdom, Ice Age: Continental Drift, and Virgin Mary. Besides theatrical films, Palmer has also starred in the television films Knights of the South Bronx (2005), Jump In! (2007), and Rags (2012), among others. Palmer has also had numerous television roles, including the titular lead character in the Nickelodeon sitcom True Jackson, VP and the voice role of Aisha in the animated series Winx Club. Palmer earned $20,000 per episode of True Jackson, VP, which made her the fourth-highest-paid child star on television.

In 2012, Palmer starred alongside Dolly Parton and Queen Latifah in the film Joyful Noise, released in January 2012. She produced and starred in Rags, a Nickelodeon musical film, as well as voice characters in Ice Age: Continental Drift and Winx Club. Palmer has also recently been cast in the upcoming comedy Virgin Mary, opposite Abigail Breslin and Carter Jenkins. In 2012, Palmer spoke on the direction of the album saying “It’s definitely a progression. What you would think I’d sound like at my age is what it is. It’s a record I can say is truly my own. I was there from the beginning to the end. I was in full control of it, and it represents who I am.” In July 2012, Palmer released the single “You Got Me” featuring Kevin McCall. The video for the single was released on July 11, 2012. Palmer has also announced a new single named “Dance Alone”. Palmer released a self-titled mixtape Keke Palmer on October 1, 2012. It includes her new singles “You Got Me” and “Dance Alone” which have already been released. Since the release, her mixtape has over 35,000 downloads.

Who is Keke Palmer Dating?

According to our records, Keke Palmer is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Keke Palmer’s is not dating anyone.

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In 2010, Palmer was signed by the Chairman of Interscope Records, Jimmy Iovine, and began working on an album. Between her MySpace and SayNow accounts, she has released several snippets of songs that were recorded for possible inclusion on her sophomore album. In a 2011 interview, Palmer stated the album is complete and is in the process of finalization. The self-titled album will be a mixture of R&B/hip-hop with pop undertones. Producers and writers for the album include Lil Eddie and Lucas Secon. In January 2011, Palmer released her first mixtape Awaken. The mixtape was officially released on January 10, 2011, for downloads on mixtape-downloading websites. The first and only single released from the mixtape was “The One You Call”. A music video was also released for the song. It premiered on Palmer’s official YouTube channel and iTunes. In 2011 she finished her show True Jackson, VP.

Top Facts about Keke Palmer

  1. Keke Palmer was born on August 26, 1993 in Harvey, Illinois.
  2. She made her acting debut at age nine in Barbershop 2: Back in Business.
  3. Palmer became the youngest talk show host in history with Just Keke.
  4. She has released two studio albums and several singles as a singer.
  5. In 2020, she became the first Black woman to play Cinderella on Broadway.
  6. Palmer has won multiple awards for her acting and music career.
  7. She is an advocate for various social causes including mental health awareness.
  8. The actress has over 10 million followers on Instagram.
  9. Palmer starred in hit TV shows such as Scream Queens and True Jackson VP.
  10. Her net worth is estimated to be around $7 million USD.

Facts & Trivia

Keke Ranked on the list of most popular Movie Actress. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Keke Palmer celebrates birthday on August 26 of every year.

It was announced on April 21, 2014, that Palmer was hosting her own daytime talk show on BET called Just Keke (formerly The Keke Palmer Project). The show covered a variety of topics including fashion, pop culture, relationships, social issues, celebrity interviews, and much more. The show premiered on June 30, 2014, and it runs on Monday-Friday at 5pm ET/PT. In August 2014, it was announced that Palmer would be the first African-American to star as Cinderella on Broadway in September 2014. She performed her first show on September 9, 2014. Her last show was on a closing night of the show’s run on January 4, 2015. On August 21, 2015, Palmer announced her deal with Universal Music Group’s Island Records. Her first single with the label, titled “I Don’t Belong to You”, was released on October 25, 2015. Between September 2015 and December 2016, she had one of the leading roles on the Fox horror series Scream Queens.

Are Queen Latifah and Keke Palmer related?

In 2004, she gained her first film role in Barbershop 2: Back in Business, in which she played the niece of rapper and actress Queen Latifah. In 2005, Palmer signed a record deal with Atlantic Records.

Is Keke Palmer getting married?

I’m single till we married. The star ends the video by suggesting friendship instead of dating, “Because we can just be friends and kick it til’ you’re ready to go.” Keke also shared the TikTok video as part of her Instagram reels, captioning it: “I don’t believe in girlfriend and boyfriend.

Is Keke Palmer in a relationship?

Her current boyfriend, Darius Daulton Jackson, is the first person she’s been romantically public with on social media. When it comes to relationships though, Palmer seems to have gotten a bit of her first guidance regarding dating as far back as her childhood days.

How much is Keke Palmer worth?

NameKeke Palmer
Age28
Annual Salary$1 Million
ProfessionActress, Singer
GenderFemale

What Disney show was Keke Palmer in?

For Disney, she starred in Jump In! as Mary Thomas, along with Corbin Bleu.

You may read full biography about Keke Palmer from Wikipedia.