Lauren Keyana “Keke” Palmer is anticipating to be a mother! Keke is an American actress, singer, and television personality. The actress came to fame while starring in Akila and the Bee.
Nickname
Keke
Date of birth
Lauren was born on August 26, 1993.
Zodiac sign
Keke’s sun sign is cancer.
Height
Palmer is 5 feet 6 inches tall.
Education
The actress schooled at St. Benedict and later attended Rick over Junior High.
Net worth
Keke’s net worth is approximately $7.5 million.
Career
Acting
Akila was first cast in the 2004 films Barbershop 2: Back in Business, Knights of the South Bronx, Second Time Around, and ER. In 2006, she had her breakthrough in acting when she played Akeelah in the film Akeelah and the Bee. Since then, the actress has risen and has been cast in several films over the years including the horror-comedy series Scream Queens in 2016.
Music
Keke was a passionate singer since she was young.
Did Keke participate in the American Idol spin-off series American Juniors?
The actor participated in the series before it was canceled.
How many debut singles has Keke released?
The actress has released 2 studio albums, 3 extended plays, 28 singles, and 3 mixtapes. Her debut ‘All my Girls’ was later played in the soundtrack of Akeelah and the Bee. She also released her debut album So Uncool which chart at number 85 on the Rn B Charts. She also has a mix tape, ‘Awaken’, and a single featuring Kevin McCall.
Family, Dating, Single Mother, and more
Family
Keke’s parents are Sharon and Laurence Palmer, both of whom were professional actors before settling into full-time jobs. Her father volunteers as a catholic deacon and works in a polyurethane company whereas her mother is a high school teacher working with autistic children.
The actress has three siblings; Loreal, Laurence, and Laurencia.
Latest News: Will Keke became a Single Mother?
Keke Palmer announcing her pregnancy during her SNL monologue. pic.twitter.com/MbfDuWicJk
— Pop Base (@PopBase) December 4, 2022
The actress is extremely private when it comes to her love life. Keke admitted that she prefers to keep her private life outside of her work life. She also confessed to being scared of dating people who are in the same industry- entertainers or reality stars included. The actress believes in being single until marriage and not the boyfriend, or girlfriend stuff.
Who has the single mother-to-be dated in the past?
Keke has been romantically linked to a few famous names in the past. In an interview, Rapper Ben J revealed that he dated Keke when she was 16. The actress has also been linked to Rodney King (2010-2013), Quincy Brown (on and off relationship from 2013- 2017), YG (2014), Ty Dolla $ign (2016), Elvin Jackson (2018-2019), STYN (2019), and Darius Jackson (since 2021).
Who is Keke Palmer Baby’s Father?
Keke Palmer’s announcement sent the internet into a frenzy after she announced her pregnancy during her hosting debut in 2022, December. The expectant father is her current boyfriend since 2021, Darius Daulton Jackson.
The couple went Instagram official in August 2021 after they started dating earlier that summer.
The actress is elated to be pregnant, “Honestly, this has been the biggest blessing, and I am so excited, guys—I’m gonna be a mom! Even though some people feel a little weird about me having a baby ’cause I was a child actor, I just wanna say, ‘Look, I’m 29, I’m grown, I have sex [and] I own a home. … You know, things adults do.”
Jackson on the other hand seems to be keeping his life and relationship with Palmer on a low profile.
Awards
| BET YoungStars Award | 2014, 2010 |
| NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture | 2007 · Akeelah and the Bee |
| Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Award for Outstanding Actress in a Short-Form Comedy or Drama Series | 2021 · Turnt Up with the Taylors |
| New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Supporting Actress | 2022 · Nope |
| NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Performance for Outstanding Actress in Motion Pictures. | 2012, 2011, 2010, … · True Jackson, VP |
| Black Movie Award for Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role | 2006 · Akeelah and the Bee |