Keke Palmer, the legend you are. Palmer is both glamorous and yet so down-to-earth that we can only assume her aura is made of magic. In addition to being a phenomenal actress, beautiful songstress, and grade-A impersonator, the mother of one is also funny as heck, which has led to several iconic moments that have cemented themselves in pop culture.
The 31-year-old was clearly born to be a star, shining both on and offscreen to our absolute benefit. She is also proof we are living in profoundly unserious times. So the next time you’re looking for a laugh, check out Palmer’s Top 6 most iconic moments below.
If you didn’t love Palmer before, trust us, you will now.
Palmer is the homegirl who keeps the whole crew laughing. When sharing her love for the Wicked song “Defying Gravity,” the One of Them Days actress drew an extremely hilarious (and low-key accurate) parallel between the strength and depth of the song to that of a slave hymn. Issa Rae and SZA could not contain their disbelief and laughs, and neither could we!
This moment holds a special place for so many women whose stories of discomfort or sexual situations have been dismissed. When Wendy Williams attempted to ignore Palmer’s encounter with Trey Songz, who has been accused of sexual assaultby several women, the Nope actress called out the talk show host for her lack of compassion. When Williams doubled down, Palmer affirmed her point in seven words. Only Palmer, in her unique quirkiness, could turn such a loaded dynamic into something humorous, emotional, and awe-inspiring.
When shown a picture of former Vice President Dick Cheney, Palmer expressed that she did not know who he was. This clip also went on to be a meme that is surely littered throughout group chats around the world.
4. “My Name Is Keke Palmer And That Keke Do You Love Me Song Has Ruined My Damn Life”
This is an underrated one, but who could forget when Drake’s “In My Feelings” was the song of summer 2018? Everyone was singing “Keke, do you love me?” which made us all wonder if he was talking about the Keke? In this SNL skit, Palmer addressed the “rumors,” making it a hilarious full-circle moment in pop culture.
5. “I’d Be A Rock”
When asked on the Chicken Shop Date what object she would be, Palmer said she would be a rock. Not only did the “Bossy” singer seem like she had thought critically about this question for years, but her delivery was so unserious and serious at the same time; we still don’t know if she meant it.
But you know what? Keke, you’re right because you definitely rock to us!
6. “That’s What Michelle Said”
If there’s one thing Palmer knows how to do, it’s gag ’em. And that includes the aunties and uncles of our generation. Hate or love him, Shannon Sharpe has the unbelievable ability to get the most vulnerable and buzz-worthy information out of the celebrities he interviews. So when Keke casually mentioned the name of the woman he was exposed having intercourse with on Instagram Live, it caught all of us, especially Sharpe, completely off guard. Palmer excels at many things, but her genius comedic timing is definitely at the top of the list.
“The Greatest” songstress is one of those rare celebrities who comes around every once in a generation that has a supreme talent for pushing forward comedy and interest by just being themselves. She’s America’s sweetheart, and we can’t wait to see how she gags us all next.
