Ever since Keke Palmer‘s relationship drama with her ex-boyfriend unfolded in front of the world over the summer of 2023, Keke has been living her best life.

The man was mad about an outfit she wore to an Usher concert, so he tried to drag her on social media for it.

She clapped back by sharing more pics in her outfit and ultimately leaving the relationship altogether.

Right now, rumor has it that they’re back together! It’s unclear whether or not this couple has reconciled, but they seem to still be on friendly terms – at the very least.

Keke is all about standing up for herself and holding her ground when she sees fit. Here are five astonishing facts about the actress you might not already be aware of.

Keke Palmer used social media and manifestation to land some of her roles

Keke shared a tweet about the show Insecure and had fans getting hyped about the possibilties.

She then tweeted, “Hey @IssaRae there’s been a mix-up. I posted about my excitement for Season 5 of Insecure and now everyone thinks I’m gonna be on it. We can’t let them down, put me in to beat Condola’s a** real quick.”

She ended up starring on Insecure in Season 5 as Condola’s sister. After that, Keke reached out to Jordan Peele via his DMs in order to land a spot in his movie Nope.

Taking inspired action? We think so!

Keke Palmer’s entire family relocated to support her acting career

Having a family that supports your goals and aspirations is a beautiful thing. When it comes to the acting industry, gaining support on your way up to the top isn’t always a breeze.

For Keke, though, her family was willing to relocate to California after she landed a role in Barbershop 2: Back in Business as Queen Latifah’s niece. Talk about support!

Keke Palmer is the first Black woman to snag a titular role on Nickelodeon

True fans of Keke know all about her time playing True Jackson on Nickelodeon’s True Jackson, VP.

But did you know she’s actually the first Black actress to snag a titular role on that network?

iCarly, Victorious, Henry Danger, Ned’s Declassified, Drake & Josh, and Zoey 101 are Nickelodeon shows with titular characters – but they’re all Caucasian.

True Jackson, VP is a groundbreaking show for the network, and Keke is a pivotal reason why.

Keke Palmer was the youngest and first Black actress to play Cinderella on Broadway

The role of Cinderella is absolutely iconic. We know Brandy starred as a Black Cinderella in a live-action movie released in 1997. Broadway is on its own level, though.

Keke was the first Black actress to take on the role on Broadway in front of live audiences. After that, she landed the role of the first Black pink lady on Fox’s Grease: Live.

Keke Palmer’s music career was in motion before she was 13

Keke was making waves in the music industry at a VERY young age. Before she was even 13 years old, she signed a recording contract with Atlantic Records.

Having such a beautiful and powerful voice at such a young age is impressive. She went on to release her debut album in 2007. It was titled So Uncool.