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My Take
Keke Palmer might be the best argument that child stardom does not have to end as a cautionary tale. From Akeelah and the Bee onward she kept evolving — actress, singer, host, the internet's favorite quote machine — and somehow got funnier and sharper with every phase. What I admire most is her improvisational intelligence: she reads a room faster than almost anyone in entertainment, which is exactly why her hosting moments keep going viral. Two Emmys and a Time 100 nod feel less like a peak than a midpoint. She is the rare star whose personality is as bankable as her talent.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Keke Palmer
- Name (Japanese)
- キキ・パーマー
- Reading
- きき・ぱーまー
- Born
- August 26, 1993 (age 32)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Rooster
- Origin
- Harvey, Illinois, United States
- Height
- 168 cm
- Occupation
- actor / singer / television actor / film actor / voice actor
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2006 Chicago Film Critics Association Awards
- 2007 Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a TV Series - Leading Young Actress
- 2007 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture
- 2009 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Performance in a Youth/Children's Series or Special
- 2010 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Performance in a Youth/Children's Series or Special
- 2011 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Performance in a Youth/Children's Series or Special
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | True Jackson, VP | — | |
| Notable work | Jump In! | — | |
| Notable work | Joyful Noise | — | |
| Notable work | Akeelah and the Bee | — | |
| Notable work | Brotherly Love | — | |
| Notable work | Scream Queens | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Keke Palmer born?
Born August 26, 1993 (age 32).
Where is Keke Palmer from?
Keke Palmer is from Harvey, Illinois, United States.
What does Keke Palmer do?
Keke Palmer works as actor, singer, television actor, film actor, voice actor.
How tall is Keke Palmer?
Keke Palmer is 168 cm.
What is Keke Palmer known for?
Notable works include True Jackson, VP, Jump In!, Joyful Noise.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.