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Keke Palmer

Palmer had been acting for years before she landed the lead role of True Jackson on True Jackson, VP in 2008. The show, which ended in 2011, launched the actress into superstardom as she continued to make hits like Joyful Noise, Hustlers and Lightyear. The Illinois native’s TV credits include Winx Club, Scream Queens, Berlin Station, Star, Scream: The TV Series, Human Resources and 2022’s The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder.

The Madea’s Family Reunion actress made history in 2014 when she became the youngest-ever talk show host with Just Keke on BET. That same year she starred as the first Black Cinderella on Broadway. In 2019, she became a cohost for the Strahan, Sara and Keke show until its 2020 cancelation. The former VMAs host has released one studio album and multiple mixed tapes since her 2007 music debut. In 2018, she launched her own record label, Big Boss Entertainment.

The Nope actress confirmed her first pregnancy during her Saturday Night Live debut in December 2022. She and boyfriend Darius Jackson welcomed son Leodis Andrellton the following February. Palmer was granted a restraining order from Jackson in November 2023 after claiming in court documents there had been “many instances of physical violence” during the pair’s two-year relationship. She also requested sole custody of their son following their October 2023 split.

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