The MTV awards took place on the 30th of August, in New York City. This show was the first major event of 2020 amidst the pandemic. Keke Palmer became the second woman of color to host the ceremony. Here are a few facts about the star!
1. Lauren Keyana Palmer a.k.a Keke is from Harvey, IL. She made her acting debut with the movie ‘Barbershop 2: Back in Business’ in 2004.
2. The American actress auditioned 5 times for her breakthrough role in the movie ‘Akeelah and the Bee’.
3. After the release of her debut album in 2007, she starred in the Nickelodeon sitcom ‘True Jackson, VP’. She even wrote and sang the title track for the show. Her role in the series made her the fourth-highest paid kid in the industry.
4. She is also a television personality and co-hosts the daytime talk show ‘Strahan, Sara and Keke’.
5. The multitalented star is also a designer. The diva is not afraid to sport wild street fashion.
Extra fact: Palmer is the voice behind ‘Peaches’ in the ‘Ice Age’ movies.
Watch the video below to see Keke try 9 things she has never done before: