January 31st 2024.
At only 30 years old, Keke Palmer may seem young, but she's been in the acting game since she was just 9 years old. With all her experience, she can't help but feel like her retirement is looming just around the corner. In her cover story for Teen Vogue's February issue, the actress opens up about her plans for an early retirement.
Palmer admits that while she doesn't have a specific date in mind for when she will step away from acting, she knows it's not too far off. "I think the timer has started," she shares. "I think [I haven't retired] because I just haven't felt it yet. But the timer, I know that it's around the corner." Her main goal for her future legacy is to pave the way for other film stars and ensure that opportunities are not being kept from them.
"I want my legacy to be a call to use your power for good, to use what you have to create spaces and systems for other people to thrive," she explains. "I don't believe in gatekeeping or holding onto everything. I'm not a coward." Palmer's current legacy already includes being the first woman in 15 years to win an Emmy for Outstanding Host for a Game Show, as well as being a media mogul as CEO of KeyTV and her record label Big Bosses Entertainment. Some of her most notable films include "Shrink" with Kevin Spacey, "Joyful Noise" with Queen Latifah, "Lightyear" with Chris Evans, and the highly-anticipated "Nope" with Daniel Kaluuya, directed by Jordan Peele.
In addition to her successful career, Palmer is also a mother to her one-year-old son, Leodis "Leo" Andrellton Jackson. As a mother, she is focused on raising her son to be curious and driven. "I want to raise him to know that if life is a school, get out there and learn," she shares. "Part of learning in this world is loving and knowing how to love yourself first, so that you can love and serve others in a way that empowers them, rather than holding them back."
Palmer's dedication to using her platform for good is also evident in her recent involvement in a restraining order case, where she supported her friend and fellow actor Sarunas Jackson. Through her actions, she continues to inspire others and make a positive impact in the world. The future may hold retirement for Palmer, but for now, she's focused on making a difference and setting a positive example for future generations.
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