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Keke Palmer Grew Up Right Before Our Eyes - Keke Palmer has grown from a child actor and singer to a grown woman. However, many will agree that our girl didn't go all "Hollywood" on us. She comes off just as relatable as your homegirl. (Photo: Gabriel Olsen/WireImage)

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Remember That One Time Keke Was Queen Latifah's Sidekick?  - Keke Palmer stared in Barbershop 2: Back in Business alongside Queen Latifah. This marked her third acting role. (Photo: Metro Goldwyn Mayer) 

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She Was One of the Original #BlackExcellence Ambassadors - After watching Keke Palmer's leading role in Akeelah and the Bee, we all wanted to get better grades and just do better at living our best life.(Photo: Lions Gate Films)

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She Encouraged Us to Put Down Our Cards and Play Chess - In 2005, Keke starred in Knights of the South Bronx, a movie based on the true story of David MacEnulty who taught the children of Bronx Community Elementary School 70 to play chess at competition level, eventually winning the New York City and New York State Chess Championships. (Photo: A&E Networks)

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She Showed Us How to Build Our Brands on Nickelodeon - Keke showed off her vibrant sense of style at a young age while selling sandwiches outside the True Jackson office. And the rest is history. (Photo: Nickelodeon)

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Keke Stars in Scream Queens! - Keke Palmer stars alongside greats like Niecy Nash on the FOX series Scream Queens. The show is a combination of comedy and horror. As per usual, Palmer kills it.(Photo: Patti Perret/FOX)

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That Moment She Thought She Was Grown - Keke Palmer thought she was grown on Single Ladies as we watched her deal with the boys and navigate her emotions while singing her heart out.(Photo: Vh1 Networks)

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Keke Palmer Shares Some of Her #BlackGirlMagic With the Community - Keke Palmer uplifts the name of the Lord in Joyful Noise. Hard times have fallen on Pacashau, Ga., but the townspeople have faith that the Divinity Church Choir will lift their spirits by winning a national competition. The choir has always made beautiful music, but now, its two leading ladies have hit a sour note. (Photo: Alcon Entertainment/Warner Bros. Pictures)

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Girl, That Weave Though! - This year our girl starred in Grease Live! as Marty, originally portrayed by Dinah Manoff in the film. She definitely did the role justice!Photo: Kevin Estrada/FOX)

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She's the Girl You Wanted in Your Clique - Catch your best friend whom you just haven't met yet when Keke takes the stage at this year's American Black Film Festival, a Celebration of Hollywood! (Photo: Blake Tylers/VH1)