Keke Palmer's Most Viral Moments
On stage and backstage, here are the Nope actress's most iconic moments.
Undoubtedly, Keke Palmer is a woman in the midst of her long-awaited renaissance. Although the actress has circled Hollywood since her Nickelodeon days, the premiere of blockbuster horror-sci-fi film Nope has insiders praising her stand-out performance. Yet, it's been Palmer's hilariously vibrant demeanor that's caught the attention of the media attention and adoring fans alike. Time and time again she's left her mark on pop culture, proving herself incapable of doing an interview without creating a viral moment. Because who could forget when the actress publically bashed the Met Gala catering back in 2021? With years of iconic moments ahead of her, L'OFFICIEL rounds up Keke Palmer's most memorable viral moments.
Not Recognizing Celebrities
During a 2019 Vanity Fair "Lie Detector Test" interview, Palmer was asked whether her character on the Nickelodeon show True Jackson, VP was a better vice president than Dick Cheney, who served as vice president under former President George W. Bush. When presented with his photo, the actress bluntly asked, "Who the hell is [he]?" The Nope star then followed up with "I mean, he could be walkin' down the street, I wouldn't know a thing. Sorry to this man." Unsurprisingly, "sorry to this man" t-shirts and other merchandise circled the internet shortly after this iconic moment.
Spreading Self-Love
In a candid Instagram post, Keke Palmer opened up about her skincare struggles. The actress explains she was with PCOS, or polycystic ovarian syndrome. The condition is caused by a hormonal imbalance, one that had been with her for years. Below the empowering bare-faced selfie, Palmer wrote, "I’m not afraid to show myself to the world and you shouldn’t be either."
Red Carpet Energy
At the 2021 Met Gala, Keke Palmer's interview with Megan Thee Stallion was nothing short of iconic. With a mutual excitement, the actress's "oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh" has become one of the most utilized sounds on TikTok. And with Megan's on-character "you know it is girl," it certainly was a moment not to be missed. It's this energetic spirit that's become Palmer's signature, and the internet can't seem to ever get enough of it.
A Catering Critism
In another 2021 Met Gala moment, the actress shared a snap of her dinner plate via Instagram. Fashion's Night Out leaves a lot of mysticism from outsiders looking in, and the menu is no exception. When one fan tweeted, "Give us all the teaaaa! What's on the menu?" Palmer jokingly responded, "This is why they don't show y'all the food." As the first full plant-based menu in the event's illustrious history, Palmer clearly wasn't a fan.
Unmatched Impressions
In this interview, Palmer divulges the internet's most pressing questions most notably, "who does Keke Palmer look like?" Immediately, the actress explains she's often compared to Angela Bassett quickly pivoting to an award-winning impressionist performance of the actress herself. Simply put, Palmer knows it's all in the lips.
Firing Back on Twitter
Shortly after the premiere of Nope, Twitter users quickly began comparing her to Euphoria star Zendaya. Rather than attack the individuals, Palmer pivoted, starting a broader conversation about colorism in Hollywood. But after rattling off her impressive list of unmatched career accomplishments, Palmer unapologetically reminded Twitter, "Baby, THIS, is Keke Palmer."
