On this day in 1993, Keke Palmer was born
Other well-known people who were born on this day are actress Melissa McCarthy and singer Cassie Ventura.
Today, 26 August, Lauren Keyana Palmer was born.
Popularly known as Keke, she is an American actress, singer, rapper, songwriter and presenter.
Keke was born in Harvey and raised in Illinois. Her family moved to California for her to pursue her acting career.
In 2004, she made her acting debut in the film Barbershop 2: Back in Business.
Keke rose to prominence in 2006 for her breakthrough role in Akeelah and the Bee and starring in Madea’s Family Reunion.
She also starred in other films such as The Longshots, Shrink, Joyful Noise, Winx Club: The Secret of the Lost Kingdom and Ice Age: Continental Drift among others.
Keke had a leadind role in the Nickelodeon sitcom True Jackson, VP. This role made her the fourth highest paid child star on television.
She has won numerous accolades including the Black Reel, BET, Young Artist and Black Movie Awards among others.
In 2007, she released her debut album titled So Uncool.
The album reached number 85 on the R&B chart.
Other well-known people who were born on this day are actress Melissa McCarthy and singer Cassie Ventura.
