Not many may know that Keke Palmer is one of Hollywood’s most successful artists. Not only as a popular musician and talk show host, but also as a versatile young actress. From her successful career as a teenager on Nickelodeon to her recent blockbuster projects that have made her a name for herself in the acting industry.
From dramas to action films to kids movies, Keke has covered it all. And while she’s at her peak with a successful career, it’s safe to say she has a bright future too. So, on her birthday, let’s celebrate the singer and actress and revisit her 10 best roles so far. Without any delay, let’s dive in.
light year
Lightyear is an animated film in which Keke Palmer delivered an energetic performance by lending her voice to Lizzy Hawthorne, the sidekick of Buzz Lightyear (played by Chris Evans). Although the film received mixed reactions from audiences and received neither good nor bad reviews, Keke’s charismatic voice brought the character of Lizzy to life.
Shrink
Shrink, directed by Kevin Spacey, is one of Keke’s early works. In the film, Palmer plays Jemma, a young woman who has to deal with her mother’s suicide with the help of Kevin’s character. Her presence was quite limited, but her gripping and emotional performance made her the anchor of the film. With this project, Keke Palmer’s career as an actress slowly developed.
Brotherly Love
Brotherly Love is a coming of age film. It revolves around a crime thriller in which Keke Palmer plays the character of a young teenager named Jackie, who also acts as the narrator of the film. Her character has quite an interesting story arc. Watch the film to find out for yourself.
Happy noise
Although it featured great actors like Dolly Parton and Queen Latifah, the film was not memorable for everyone. However, Keke Palmer as Olivia was an exception in the film. Palmer’s performance in the teen romance C-Story and perfecting her dancing and playback skills deserve a mention in this list. Only she brought a breath of fresh air to this project.
No
Nope is a film based on mysterious alien invasions. Keke plays Emerald Haywood and stars alongside Daniel Kaluuya, who portrays the character of her brother OJ. This film deserves to be on the list. The film is equal parts science fiction, horror, drama, and more. Palmer’s performance definitely added to the impact of the film.
Hustlers
Hustlers is a comic thriller based on a true story where Keke Palmer’s performance is second only to Jennifer Lopez as the most important character. After that, Keke surely showed the world that she is ready to be recognized as a strong actress. With the power of her acting skills, she made her character believable for the audience.
Scream Queen
Ryan Murphy’s slasher series stars Keke Palmers as Zayday Williams, along with an all-star cast that includes Jamie Lee Curtis, Emma Roberts, Oliver Hudson and more. It’s the perfect combination of comedy and horror with an effect of the drama of Mean Girls and the slasher gags of Saw. Keke’s Zayday is one of those characters you wish would survive the killer and get a life. The actress has given it her all in this series and it’s definitely a treat to see her and Jamie side by side.
Scream: Resurrection
Scream: Resurrection is the third installment in the popular Scream TV series. Keke Palmer plays Kym. It’s like a nostalgic walk back to her time on Scream Queens. Her performance brought out the effects of a slasher film and she proved to be a very versatile actress.
Alice
Keke Palmer plays the title character in the film Alice. Directed by Krystin Ver Linden, this film focuses on the revenge thriller genre. Although the filmmaker failed to get the point across and make the film entertaining, Keke delivered an impressive performance in some action sequences.
pimp
Palmer takes on a dark role in Pimp, the furthest removed from any character she has played. Keke plays Wednesday in the film, a young woman who takes over her father’s illegal business to support her drug-addicted mother. The way she moves through the film’s plot shows her depth in portraying dark characters like this.
Well, these are the 10 best roles of Keke Palmer that prove that she is one of the most talented actresses in the world today. Have you seen any of them? Tell us which one you like the most. Happy birthday, Keke Palmer!
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