Keki Palmer, known for her various film roles, has opened up about her enduring friendship with the iconic Jennifer Lopez. She also spoke about their collaborative journey on her multifaceted film, This Is Me…Now.
Kiki Palmer and J.LO
Palmer, 30, shared her admiration for J. Lo, expressing that her love for the multi-hyphenate artist dates back to her formative years.
But the roots of their friendship really took hold during the production of the 2019 hit movie. hustlers.
Palmer played the role of Mercedes, an exotic dancer who works with Lopez's Ramona in a plot to outwit Wall Street elites. people.
Keiki Palmer cameo
Looking back on their time together, Palmer emphasized Lopez's personal and collaborative nature. She said, “She is a personal person in my life who has always encouraged me and made me shine.''
This collaborative spirit carried over into Palmer's recent cameo. This is me…now. In the film, she played Scorpio, a member of the Zodiac Love Council that analyzes the complicated love life of Lopez's character.
Kiki Palmer's Gratitude
Palmer expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to work on Lopez's latest project. She praised the experience as “amazing” and emphasized that it gave her the opportunity to do some fun improvisation.
Despite not being able to meet the other Zodiac Love Council stars, Palmer mentioned Jane Fonda as someone he wanted to meet.
Zodiac Love Council, a star-studded ensemble This is me… nowTrevor Noah, Post Malone, Sofia Vergara, Kim Petras, and more.
Star-studded cameos
The film also stars Derek Hough, Fat Joe, and Lopez's real-life husband Ben Affleck in the semi-autobiographical musical story.
Ahead of the film's release on Amazon Prime Video, Keiki Palmer took to Instagram to express her admiration for Lopez's vision. She said: “You continue to inspire me with your dynamic career. Thank you for always working hard and never giving up!!”
Trevor Noah cameo
This sentiment is echoed by other celebrities such as Trevor Noah, who called the project a celebration of icons who have “blazed a trail across genres” and joined the likes of Kiki Palmer. explained.
In a surprising turn of events, Noah revealed that he received a “random phone call” from Lopez himself inviting him to participate in the visual experience.
He admitted he thought it was a prank at first, but eventually jumped at the chance to be part of the star-studded celebration.
passion and art
The collaboration between Kiki Palmer and Jennifer Lopez is a testament to their lasting friendship. They are forged through shared passion and artistic vision.
As both artists continue to grow in their careers, audiences can only hope for more exciting collaborations. These will definitely leave a lasting impact on the world of entertainment.
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