“There've been times where, like when I auditioned for 'Akeelah,' I think in the first audition I was a little bit afraid because it was, you know, I had seen girls in there that I had seen on TV before, and I was like, 'Man, I might as well just walk out of here now because I'm just a newcomer,' and this and that.”

American actress, singer, and television host

Keke Palmer is an American actress, singer, and television host. She has been active across film, television, and music, and has received wide recognition for her work. She was born Lauren Keyana Palmer. Her honors include two Primetime Emmy Awards, along with nominations for an Actor Award and three Daytime Emmy Awards. In 2019, Time included her on its list of the world’s most influential people.