Keke Palmer Reveals the Act of Kindness Mariska Hargitay Extended to Her When She Guest Starred onSVU

Mariska Hargitay as Detective Olivia Benson (left) and Keke Palmer as Tasha Wright on Law & Order: SVU.Photo:Virginia Sherwood/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Virginia Sherwood/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty EvenKeke Palmergets starstruck sometimes! “Honestly, it really shouldn’t shock the real ones — the real ones know — Olivia Benson, yeah, America’s detective, also known asMariska Hargitay,” she said, referring to Hargitay’sLaw & Order: Special Victims Unitcharacter. “I grew up watching her show and living for her show all my life as a kid, and I got the opportunity to work with her when I was 12 years old.

Keke Palmer Says She Was 'Traumatized' by a Former Manager Who Said Her Mom Would 'Die' If She Didn't Lose Weight

Keke Palmer Onstage during “The Many Masters Tour” at The Vision Cathedral of Atlanta on December 14, 2024 in Atlanta.Photo:Prince Williams/WireImage Prince Williams/WireImage Keke Palmerhad an interaction with her manager that left her scarred. In a recent interview withThe Cut, the Emmy winner, 31, revealed that a former manager once criticized her mother’s health. Palmer, who was 12 at the time, recalled them saying her mother would die if she didn’t lose weight.

Keke Palmer Says She Wasn't in the 'Same Conversations' as Selena Gomez or Miley Cyrus as 'the Black Girl' on Nickelodeon

Keke Palmer in 2006; Selena Gomez in 2009; Miley Cyrus in 2006.Photo:SGranitz/WireImage; Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic; Mike Guastella/WireImage SGranitz/WireImage; Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic; Mike Guastella/WireImage Keke Palmeris reflecting on her early acting days. The Emmy winner, 31, said in a recent interview withThe Cutthat she wasn’t considered in the same way as her peers during her time on Nickelodeon. Despite the success of Palmer’s teen sitcomTrue Jackson, VP,she felt that “people were putting limitations on me,” she shared.

Keke Palmer Says She's 'Reluctant to Do Nudity' Onscreen: 'I'm Not That Bold'

Keke Palmer attends ‘SNL50: The Anniversary Special’ on Feb. 16, 2025 in New York City.Photo:TheStewartofNY/WireImage TheStewartofNY/WireImage Keke Palmeris getting candid about nude scenes and why she’s “always been reluctant” to film one. TheOne of Them Daysstar, 31, revealed in a new interview withThe Independentthat while she’s known to give everything a try — from sci-fi horrors to comedies such as her latest film — she isn’t as interested in some aspects of acting.

Keke Palmer Says Son Leodis' Singing Is the 'Cutest Thing in the World' — and He Has 'Absolutely Perfect Pitch'

Keke Palmer and her son Leo arriving at the “Kelly Clarkson Show”.Photo:Jason Howard/Bauer-Griffin/GC Jason Howard/Bauer-Griffin/GC Keke Palmer’sson may be following in her entertainment footsteps. On Thursday, Jan. 16, theNopeactress shared onLate Night with Seth Meyersthat her 23-month-old son,Leodis Andrellton, is starting to take an interest in singing. Palmer was all smiles, as she called his singing “the cutest thing in the world.” When Meyers asked her if it’s too early to know if Leodis is a good singer, Palmer quickly responded that her son has an “absolutely perfect pitch.