Keke Palmer

Keke Palmer took off with her breakout role in *Akeelah and the Bee*, and she has since expanded her reach as an actress, singer, and TV host. She was born Lauren Keyana Palmer on August 26, 1993, in Harvey, Illinois, U.S. Her ability to cross between music, film, and television has made her a familiar face in pop culture, with standout roles and hosting gigs like *Strahan, Sara and Keke* highlighting her versatility.\n\nPalmer has shown interest in the WWE world, collaborating with WWE stars on projects outside of WWE events, such as movies and podcasts, and engaging with the community through social media. Her energetic presence and genuine enthusiasm resonate with fans across diverse media platforms.

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Keke Palmer Resurrects Classic 'Lady Miss Jacqueline' Character in New Audible Series
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Keke Palmer’s Lady Miss Jacqueline Returns With Royal Feuds, Dead Husbands and an AI Conspiracy

Inside Keke Palmer’s wild audio universe packed with royal feuds, dead husbands and an AI plot only Lady Miss Jacqueline can outwit.

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The actress explained that she's "responsible for my own happiness.”

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Strahan's daughter, Isabella, has been cancer-free since 2024 after being diagnosed with a rare form of brain cancer the year before.

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The comedian clocked in on Sunday to celebrate the awards show's 25th anniversary.

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Keke Palmer Tells Druski BET Was 'Tripping' When Asking Him to Host: 'This Should Have Been My Gig'

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Jenifer Lewis Says 'Sex Was the Drug' During Her Broadway Days

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Keke Palmer Joins BET's Inaugural Board of Advisors With Queen Latifah, LL Cool J

"Keke Palmer represents the future of entertainment," said BET President Louis Carr.

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Keke Palmer is 'Taking it Day by Day' with 'Hot Ones' Host Sean Evans

From ‘love at first hot wing’ to late-night Lucali dates, Palmer opens up about her chemistry with Evans and why they’re taking it day by day.

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Russell Wilson Reveals What He Prayed For Before Meeting Ciara Three Days Later

From divorce and a 10-year single plan to meeting Ciara in three days, Russell Wilson reveals how faith, a list and timing changed everything.

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Keke Palmer and Sean Evans Spark Romance Buzz After Cozy Brooklyn Date

From a viral on-camera kiss to a cozy Brooklyn dinner, inside the flirty history fueling Keke Palmer and Sean Evans romance rumors.

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Sharon Stone Tells Keke Palmer That 'Euphoria' Should Be Shown in Every High School

Stone calls the HBO drama 'the greatest show on television' and says its raw look at sex, drugs and teen life should reach classrooms and parents.

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Watch Keke Palmer Convince Issa Rae She’s Joining a Cult in Hilarious Prank Call

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Keke Palmer’s Cozy Home Tour Shows How She Balances Fame and Family

Inside the ‘Full House’–style ranch where Keke Palmer juggles motherhood, fame, and family movie-night energy in a cozy Architectural Digest tour.

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Keke Palmer Opens Up About Being Family Breadwinner as a Kid in TED Talk

She explained how she later learned when to get out of survival mode.

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Palmer had the other comedy actresses featured on the roundtable laughing at the mention of the infamous shock video.

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