Keke Palmer Addresses Racist Remark from 'Scream Queens' Costar and Fallout with Ryan Murphy

The actress reveals she has yet to receive an apology from the costar and reflects on her professional challenges during the show's production.

Keke Palmer disclosed that a white costar on 'Scream Queens' made a racist comment comparing her to Martin Luther King Jr. after she tried to mediate an on-set dispute.
Palmer has not publicly identified the costar, referring to them as 'Brenda' in her memoir, but shared that they have not apologized for their remark.
The unnamed costar reached out via Instagram to congratulate Palmer on her memoir, which she interpreted as 'checking the temperature' rather than an apology.
Palmer also recounted a tense encounter with 'Scream Queens' co-creator Ryan Murphy, who called her 'unprofessional' over a scheduling conflict, a moment she included in her memoir to highlight the challenges of standing up for herself in the industry.
Despite these experiences, Palmer emphasized that the show was a stepping stone in her career and not her ultimate goal, focusing instead on building her personal brand.