Content
- Bio Data
- Biography
- Childhood and education
- Career
- Personal Affairs
- Net Worth
Bio Data
Full Name: | Lauren Keyana “Keke” Palmer |
Stage Name: | Keke Palmer |
Born: | 26 August 1993 (age 29 years old) |
Place of Birth: | Harvey, Illinois, United States |
Nationality: | American |
Height: | 1.68 m |
Parents: | Sharon Palmer, Larry Palmer |
Siblings: | Lawrencia Palmer, Loreal Palmer, Lawrence Palmer |
Husband • Spouse: | Not Married |
Boyfriend • Partner: | Rodney King (ex.), Quincy Brown (ex.), Darius Daulton Jackson (curr.) |
Children: | N/A |
Occupation: | Actress • Musician |
Net Worth: | US$7.5 million |
Biography
Lauren Keyana Palmer (born August 26, 1993), popularly known as “Keke Palmer,” is a sophisticated American actor, artist, and television personality. Since childhood, she has been fascinated by singing and acting.
Beginning with a small role in the film “Barbershop 2: Back in Business” when she was nine years old, she went on to appear in other films and television programs.
She dominated the entertainment industry with her performances in “The Wool Cap” and “Akeelah and the Bee.”
She plays the major role in the television series “Genuine Jackson, VP” and is a main cast member on “Shout Queens.” She provides the voice of a key character in the animated “Ice Age” film series.
As a musician, Keke Palmer has sung a variety of songs in her television shows and films, and she has released two studio albums, two extended plays, and three mixtapes.
As part of the foundation initiative “Cool to Be Smart,” a humanitarian, Keke Palmer, endeavors to bring to light difficulties concerning education among young children.
She has collaborated with “Saving Our Daughters” and the YWCA to combat bullying and mistreatment worldwide.
Childhood and education
Keke Palmer was born and brought into the world on August 26, 1993, in Harvey, Illinois, to entertainer parents Sharon Palmer and Larry Palmer.
Her father is employed by a polyurethane company, while her mother is a secondary educator who works with medically introverted children.
As a child, Keke Palmer urged her mother to permit her to sing solo in the congregational ensemble. At age five, she stunned everyone with her rendition of “Jesus Loves Me.” At age six, she performed independently in her kindergarten play and moved the audience with her voice.
At the age of nine, she auditioned for the stage production of “The Lion King.” She was not chosen as she was excessively youthful for the task, yet the promoting chief had complimented her gifts.
During this time, Keke Palmer beseeched her family to move to Los Angeles (LA), so she could hunt for new acting chances. After learning that projecting leaders were eager to protect her, her family was certain that she had a career on the stage.
Lawrencia Palmer, Loreal Palmer, and Lawrence Palmer are her three brothers and sisters.
Career
Even though Keke Palmer has been passionate about singing since she was a child, she received her first break as an actress in the 2004 film Barbershop 2: Back in Business. She portrayed the niece of Queen Latifah’s character.
She booked a role in an episode of the CBS series “Cold Case” a month and a half after relocating to Los Angeles (2004).
Within a year, she appeared in a public K-Mart commercial and was selected through a public pursuit program to portray William H. Macy’s opposite in the film “The Wool Cap.” Her performance in the film earned her high accolades.
In an effort to establish herself as a vocalist, she participated in the “American Idol” spin-off series “American Juniors,” which was subsequently canceled.
In 2005, she was signed to Atlantic Records and released her debut single, “All My Girlz,” which was later featured on the film “Akeelah and the Bee’s” soundtrack.
In 2006, she portrayed Akeelah Anderson in the Academy Award-winning film Akeelah and the Bee. She charmed critics and the audience with her portrayal of an impoverished, beautiful young lady who strives to win the Scripps National Spelling Bee. In the same year, she landed a supporting role in “Madea’s Family Reunion.”
Keke Palmer performed before an unprecedented number of people in November 2006 in Carson, California, for VH1’s “Save the Music” Battle of the High School Marching Bands competition.
She subsequently appeared in the music video for the song “Runaway Love” by Ludacris and Mary J. Blige. In the same year, her song “This evening” was featured prominently in the closing credits of the film “Night at the Museum.”
In 2007, she was cast as Mary in the Disney Channel Original Movie “Hop In!” which featured her songs “It’s My Turn Now” and “Jumpin.”
She also played a supporting role in the suspense film “Cleaner,” alongside Samuel L. Jackson and Eva Mendes.
Her debut album, titled “So Uncool,” was released on September 18, 2007, and was propelled by the track “Footworkin.” Despite special checks, the collection of “bulletin” diagrams was performed inefficiently.
In 2008, Keke Palmer was slated for the lead role in the Nickelodeon comedy series “Genuine Jackson, VP.”
Keke Palmer also performed the theme song for the show. In the same year, she starred in “The Longshots” and “The Therapist.”
Personal Affairs
From 2010 until 2013, Keke Palmer dated Rodney King for an extended period of time. Since 2008, when she first saw him on the arrangement of “Genuine Jackson, VP,” she has liked him.
Since October 2013, she has been dating entertainer Quincy Brown. Regardless, it has been established that Keke Palmer is currently dating Darius Daulton Jackson. She is unmarried and childless.
Net Worth
Keke Palmer has amassed an estimated net worth of US$7.5 million through her involvement in acting, music, and other businesses.