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Keke Palmer on Career Ambition, Child Stardom, and Balancing Multiple Creative Passions

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1d ago· 20 min readen
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Summary

Keke Palmer reflects on her multifaceted career spanning over two decades, from her breakout role in Akeelah and the Bee at age 11 to becoming an Emmy-winning actor, singer, talk show host, and single mother. The article explores her journey navigating child stardom, her ambitions, her music career with three R&B albums, and her work with acclaimed directors like Jordan Peele. Palmer discusses the challenges and rewards of pursuing multiple creative passions while balancing motherhood and public scrutiny.

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Am I wrong for having big dreams?
I've been working in the entertainment industry for more than two decades
From child star to two-time Emmy Award-winner and star of blockbuster films
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'I Love Boosters' star Keke Palmer talks about her career, from child stardom to big-screen success, talk shows, and music, plus being a single mom.

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