Lauren Keyana “Keke” Palmer is mostly known by her short name Keke Palmer. She is a famous American actress, singer, presenter and songwriter. She was born on 26th August 1993. She came into the limelight when she made her film debut in “Barbershop 2: Back in Business” in 2004. There she played the role of the niece of the famous American rapper named Queen Latifah. She has made her singing debut in 2007 which was enlisted in the “Top R&B Chart”. Palmer also hosted BET’s Just Keke when she was just 20. She became the youngest talk show host in TV history. Later, at the age of 16, Blake Alma became the host of “The Outdoor Experience”. She was very regular on Scream Queens which was a horror-camp show on TV. On 22nd September 2015, it debuted on the Fox Network.
Keke Palmer Net Worth:
Palmer has a total net worth of $7.5 million as of now. She has made her this much of money from the sales of her musical albums, stage performances, talk show hosting, concert tours, film, television and web series appearances.
Keke Palmer Life History:
Keke Palmer was born in Harvey, Illinois in the US and she was grown up in Robbins, Illinois. She was born to Sharon and Larry Palmer. Her mother is a high school teacher whereas he father works for a polyurethane company. She first sang in the church but she got the desired exposure when she performed in a stage show in the Chicago tourist destination. When Palmer got success in her debutant film, her family moved to California where she could pursue her acting career successfully. In 2003, she participated in American Juniors which is a spin-off series of American Idol. In 2005, she signed a deal with Atlantic Records. She has released her debut album “So Uncool” on 18th September 2007 under Atlantic Records. It ranked #85 on the R&B chart.
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Palmer has started her professional career in 2005 when she signed a deal with the Atlantic Records. In 2005, she also debuts in the film and TV simultaneously. In 2007, she starred in several acting roles. She acted in a thriller “Cleaner” along with Eva Mendes and Samuel L. Jackson. In 2011, Palmer released a mixtape “Awaken”. In the same year, she finished her show “True Jackson, VP”. In 2012, she played a role in a film named “Joyful Noise” along with Queen Latifah and Dolly Parton. She produced and acted a musical named “Rags”.
Keke Palmer has won several awards and nominations for her performances as of now. In 2006, she has won “Chicago Film Critics Association Awards” for “most promising performer”. In the same year, she won the “Black Movie Award” for the “outstanding performance by an actress in a leading role”. In 2007, she won the Black Reel Award” for “Best Actress” and “Best Breakthrough Performance”. In 2010 and 2014 she won two BET Awards.
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She also works for a charity club named “Boys’ and Girls’ Club”.