Keke Palmer Credits Will Smith's Advice for Helping Her Avoid Emancipation

The actor left a life-changing voicemail for Palmer when she considered legally separating from her parents at age 17.

Keke Palmer revealed that she considered legal emancipation from her parents at 17 due to the pressures of being her family's breadwinner.
Her attorney advised against emancipation, suggesting therapy as a better way to address the challenges she faced with her parents.
Will Smith, learning of Palmer's struggles through her attorney, left her a voicemail encouraging her to stay focused and maintain her family ties.
Palmer credits Smith's advice, along with her parents' efforts to create a supportive community, for her decision to remain connected to her family.
Will Smith shared a similar experience with his son Jaden, who considered emancipation after facing harsh criticism for their film 'After Earth,' though Jaden ultimately decided against it.