Keke Palmer on I Love Boosters and Surviving Nickelodeon Child Stardom
Variety • • general
Key Points:
- Keke Palmer reflects on her journey from a child star to a mother, expressing envy for the warmth and care her 3-year-old son Leodis Jackson receives, which has inspired her to love herself more deeply.
- Palmer stars in Boots Riley’s upcoming film "I Love Boosters," a politically charged sci-fi comedy about working-class women shoplifting from luxury stores to fight economic exploitation, marking a new, more radical chapter in her career.
- The film, produced by indie powerhouse Neon and premiering at SXSW, blends sharp social commentary with humor and aims to inspire hope and activism amid ongoing societal challenges like capitalism and racism.
- Palmer embraces a more nuanced, naturalistic acting style in "I Love Boosters," showcasing
