Keke Palmer
Personal details
  • Born:
    • Birthday: 1993-08-26
    • Born Place: Harvey, Illinois, USA
  • Height:

    5′ 4″ (1.63 m)

Keke Palmer

Lauren Keyana "Keke" Palmer is a highly successful and multi-talented American actress, singer, and television personality. Born on August 26, 1993, in Harvey, Illinois, she began performing at a young age, starting in her church choir. Her family moved to California to support her burgeoning career, which took off with her role in the 2006 film Akeelah and the Bee.Palmer has built an extensive filmography, transitioning from child stardom to mature roles. As a child actress, she was the star of the Nickelodeon sitcom True Jackson, VP (2008–2011), which earned her several NAACP Image Awards. She has since appeared in a wide variety of films, including Hustlers (2019), Jordan Peele's horror sensation Nope (2022), and the animated film Lightyear (2022). She has also been cast in the upcoming films The Pickup (2025) and Good Fortune (2025).In addition to her acting career, Palmer is an accomplished singer, with a debut album So Uncool (2007) and multiple EPs. She has also made a name for herself as a television host, hosting her own talk show Just Keke and co-hosting Strahan, Sara and Keke, for which she received a Daytime Emmy Award nomination. Her hosting work extends to game shows like Password, which earned her a Primetime Emmy Award. Throughout her career, Palmer has been a prominent advocate for diversity and has been recognized for her impactful work, including being named one of Time magazine's most influential people in the world in 2019.