Lauren Keyana "Keke" Palmer is a highly acclaimed American actress, Emmy-winning television host, singer, and entrepreneur. Known for her immense versatility across music, television, and film, Palmer has transitioned from a prominent child star into one of modern entertainment's most influential figures.
Quick Facts
Birthdate: August 26, 1993 (Today is her 33rd birthday)
Hometown: Harvey, Illinois
Accolades: Two Primetime Emmy Awards, five NAACP Image Awards
Child: Mother to son Leodis
Career Highlights
Breakthrough Film: Rose to prominence at age 11 in the critically acclaimed drama Akeelah and the Bee (2006).
Teen Superstardom: Starred as the title character in Nickelodeon's hit sitcom True Jackson, VP from 2008 to 2011.
Adult Film Success: Received massive praise for her performance in Jordan Peele’s 2022 sci-fi thriller Nope.
Television Hosting: Became the host of NBC's game show Password in 2022, securing historic Emmy wins for her hosting duties.
Music & Broadway: Released multiple R&B records and made history as the first Black actress to play Ella in Cinderella on Broadway.
Recent Updates (2026)
Upcoming Film Projects: Palmer is slated to star in the highly anticipated sci-fi comedy sequel Spaceballs: The New One, scheduled for an April 2027 release.
Business Ventures: She continues to scale her digital entertainment network, KeyTV, which she founded to support up-and-coming digital creators.
Author & Literary Work: She recently published her second book, Master of Me: The Secret to Controlling Your Narrative, exploring themes of setting personal boundaries and self-mastery.