Keke Palmer is forever 'the' style icon and moment

Keke Palmer is, and always has been, a force. An actress, a singer, a producer, a mother, a hustler (literally, in Hustlers). A child star who moved seamlessly from Nickelodeon to leading roles in critically acclaimed films, hosting talk shows and commanding the internet with a natural charisma that makes every interview, every offhand comment, a moment.

She dominates every discipline with ease. Her comedic timing is razor-sharp, while her Nope performance crackling with an energy that proved her status as one of Hollywood’s most formidable leads. And even on the Met Gala 2021 red carpet, she brought a charisma and wit that left even the most seasoned journalists in her shadow.

Her approach to fashion is defined by fluidity. After all, why limit yourself to one aesthetic when you can embrace them all? One day, she commands attention in full-body latex; the next, she channels Old Hollywood elegance in vintage CHANEL. From a razor-sharp Sergio Hudson suit to a sheer gown that sets the internet in a frenzy, and a Met Gala appearance that solidifies her as the guest you want on the mic. Every look, no matter how bold, feels instinctive, an effortless extension of her presence.

Her fearless approach extends to beauty. Blonde, brunette, braids, red, each transformation is as intentional as the last. Reinvention seems to come naturally to her, exuding a confidence that makes us aspire to it. Though, let’s be honest, few could pull it off quite like she does.

And then, of course, there are the moments, particularly the viral ones. Whether she’s making headlines at the NAACP Awards singing to Cynthia Ervio, being a charming Chicken Shop date, delivering us meme-worthy Met Gala interviews (please someone bring her back this year), or simply stepping in front of a camera. She reminds us, she has always been the moment.

Whether she’s interviewing Hollywood’s elite with the warmth of an old friend, delivering yet another unforgettable red carpet moment, or reminding the world why she is, and always will be, one of a kind. Here below, are our favourite style moments of Keke Palmer.