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Business Insider
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Insider
Keke Palmer said she didn't feel adequately paid in Hollywood until Jordan Peele's 'Nope' — two decades into her career
Keke Palmer has worked in Hollywood since she was 10 — but when asked by Business Insider when she felt adequately paid, the 31-year-old said: "' Nope,' that was probably the first time." Palmer played Emerald Haywood in Jordan Peele's 2022 horror movie, in which she and Daniel Kaluuya play siblings who try to get a photo of a murderous UFO to sell the image for money. Before "Nope," Palmer led the Nickelodeon series "True Jackson, VP," which ran from 2008 until 2011, starred in the 2015 slasher comedy " Scream Queens" created by Ryan Murphy, and voiced the mammoth Peaches in multiple " Ice Age" movies. Palmer's first prominent movie role was at the age of 12 in 2006's " Akeelah and the Bee," in which she starred opposite Queen Latifah. Palmer, who is also a singer, TV host, author, and podcaster, said that gender and racial inequalities are very real in Hollywood, but she doesn't dwell on them. "I don't compare — especially as a Black person, a Black woman — because it's not a fair thing to do to myself," Palmer continued. "I don't think that comparing oneself makes sense in any regard, because you're not at the same vantage point, beginning or otherwise, as someone else." She added that "if you are getting your needs met, that has to be at the forefront of your mind. That doesn't mean that everything is fair, but it's an important thing to think about and have a particular perspective about." Palmer encourages other actors in Hollywood to diversy their income streams Palmer said it's one of the reasons she's diversified her income streams, including owning multiple production companies, and has encouraged others to do the same. "It's essentially why I turned my brand into a holdings company with subsidiaries. You have to diversify," Palmer said. It's increasingly common for A-listers to launch multiple businesses to increase career longevity. Rihanna has Fenty Beauty and Savage X Fenty. Kim Kardashian launched Skims, and Reese Witherspoon's media company, Hello Sunshine, is among the most successful in Hollywood. In recent years, Black actors, including Octavia Spencer, Viola Davis, Mo'Nique, and Taraji P. Henson, have spoken out about not being paid fairly on account of their race and gender. In a 2023 SiriusXM interview, Henson confirmed rumors that she considered quitting Hollywood over pay inequality. "I'm just tired of working so hard, being gracious at what I do [and] getting paid a fraction of the cost," she said tearfully. "I'm tired of hearing my sisters say the same thing over and over. You get tired. I hear people go, 'You work a lot.' Well, I have to."
Buzz Feed
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
Keke Palmer's Money Comments Spark Divide
Keke Palmer has long been open about living below her means. Of course, Keke has been in the acting industry for decades, having landed her role at age 10. She starred in a bunch more movies and TV shows throughout her childhood and adolescence, perhaps most notably playing the lead role in the Nickelodeon series True Jackson, VP. Six years after becoming the breadwinner of her family and having a business manager to help manage her finances, Keke once had to file for bankruptcy at age 18. 'I was so spooked. I was like, 'What went wrong?'' she recalled last year, before opening up about deciding to live well below her means going forward. And now, Keke has discussed her finances once again, telling CNBC that she finds it 'incredibly important' to live frugally. 'I live under my means. I think it's incredibly important,' she said. 'If I have $1 million in my pocket, my rent is going to be $1,500 — that's how underneath my means I'm talking. My car note is going to be $340. I don't need a [Bentley], I'll ride in a Lexus.' Numerous internet users have since praised Keke's mentality. 'This is EXACTLY how I'd be living too if I was rich. That's how you stay rich longer! There is zero reason I need a house with 14 rooms and 10 bathrooms,' one person wrote. 'It's smart, lots of celebs have gone broke and been left with high cost of living condos and mansions they could no longer afford,' someone else said. However, while many fans presumed that Keke was hyperbolically saying that she's not blowing her money with ridiculous spending, some argued that her rent example felt 'disingenuous' and accused her of 'trying to be relatable.' Last year, Keke listed her NYC penthouse for just under $3 million, and a few months ago, she listed another $1.4 million studio city home; per Architectural Digest, she currently resides in a $5 million property in California. 'This quote makes me think she is more disconnected from reality than had she said nothing at all,' one person wrote in response to her comments. 'I just googled and she's had multiple million plus dollar properties,' someone else pointed out. Several people defended Keke, arguing that she was simply 'giving an example of what she'd pay in rent relative to her wealth.' However, others pointed out: 'Given income inequality and crazy prices for rent, folks are extra sensitive to a rich celebrity speaking about how to save or live.' Let me know what you think in the comments.
Yahoo
15-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Justin Bieber reignites Hailey marriage woe speculation after leaving sweet comment on Keke Palmer's new Instagram photo
He said she got that yummy-yum. Justin Bieber reignited rumors of his marital woes with his wife, Hailey Bieber, after commenting on one of Keke Palmer's latest Instagram posts. 'She said I'm poppin out ,' Justin gushed in the comments of Palmer's Feb. 9 social media post. In the series of sultry snaps, the 'Nope' actress sported a white crop top complete with a Burberry trench coat. Palmer, 31, styled the ensemble with a Burberry head scarf and round sunglasses. She opted for a bronzed look for her glam along with a glossy nude lip. Palmer's fans were quick to respond to Justin's comment and questioned his motives on the compliment. 'Justin??? What are you doing here?' one admirer penned, while another wrote, 'Justin Bieber already trynna move on from Hailey.' Meanwhile, a third fan praised Justin, 30, for uplifting Palmer in the comments. '@justinbieber i love how you support the ladies,' they replied to the Grammy winner. Others recalled Justin's 2010 cameo on Palmer's former show 'True Jackson, VP' on Nickelodeon. '@justinbieber i remember when you was on an episode of True Jackson VP!' one netizen wrote, while another replied, 'Me too. That show brought back a lot of memories.' Palmer starred in the series from 2008 to 2011, with Justin making an appearance during the show's second season. Justin's comment comes after Hailey cryptically shut down chatter of marriage trouble at the end of 2024. Hailey reposted a clip of a man laughing while repeating the line, 'You're not well, and it's OK.' She then captioned the clip with, 'me to all of you on the internet.' Last month, a source exclusively told Page Six that Hailey and Justin — who welcomed their first baby together in August 2024 — are 'doing amazing and loving this new chapter as parents.' The insider also claimed that the musician and his wife think the rumors are 'ridiculous.' Despite putting on a united front, Hailey shared a cryptic post about being 'rejected' on Feb. 8. The pop sensation and Hailey tied the knot in 2018.
Express Tribune
14-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Justin Bieber's comment on Keke Palmer's post raises eyebrows amid Hailey Bieber divorce rumors
Justin Bieber sparked speculation about his relationship with wife Hailey Bieber after leaving a comment on one of Keke Palmer's recent Instagram posts. In the comment on Palmer's February 9 post, Justin enthusiastically wrote, 'She said I'm poppin out 😍.' The actress, 31, posted a series of seductive photos where she wore a white crop top paired with a Burberry trench coat. Courtesy: Keke Palmer/Instagram Palmer accessorized the outfit with a Burberry headscarf and round sunglasses, finishing her look with a bronzed makeup style and nude glossy lips. Fans of Palmer quickly took to the comments, questioning Justin's intentions with his compliment. 'Justin??? What are you doing here?' one fan wrote, while another commented, 'Justin Bieber already trynna move on from Hailey.' A third fan praised Justin for supporting Palmer in the comments. '@justinbieber i love how you support the ladies,' they said. Others reminisced about Justin's cameo in Palmer's old show *True Jackson, VP* on Nickelodeon. '@justinbieber i remember when you was on an episode of True Jackson VP!' one follower commented, with another replying, 'Me too. That show brought back a lot of memories.' Palmer starred in the show from 2008 to 2011, and Justin appeared in the second season. Justin's comment came after Hailey recently addressed marriage rumors with a cryptic post at the end of 2024. Hailey shared a clip of a man laughing and saying, 'You're not well, and it's OK,' with a caption reading, 'me to all of you on the internet.' Last month, a source told *Page Six* that Hailey and Justin — who became parents to their first child in August 2024 — are 'doing amazing and loving this new chapter as parents.' The source also mentioned that the couple finds the rumors 'ridiculous.' Despite appearing united, Hailey shared a cryptic post about feeling 'rejected' on February 8.
