Keke Palmer Reflects on Challenges of Child Stardom and Breaking Barriers in Hollywood

The actress opens up about her early career, family pressures, and navigating systemic limitations as a Black child star.

Keke Palmer shared how being the primary breadwinner for her family as a child actor created immense pressure and strained her relationship with her parents.
She revealed feeling isolated in Hollywood, often being labeled as 'the Black girl on the network' and excluded from conversations surrounding white peers like Miley Cyrus and Selena Gomez.
Palmer discussed the loss of innocence she experienced upon realizing the systemic disparities she faced as a young Black actress in the entertainment industry.
Her upcoming film, 'One of Them Days,' co-starring SZA and produced by Issa Rae, is set to release on January 17, 2025, showcasing her continued evolution as an artist.
The actress also reflected on her personal growth, including her decision to leave a toxic relationship and her efforts to reclaim her narrative in the public eye.