Will Smith Helped Keke Palmer to Tackle Fame at a Young Age, Here’s How

Published 11/20/2024, 12:11 AM EST

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While the Hollywood industry does not really have a good portfolio in standing up and sticking together by one another as proved by the centuries' worth of gossip that it has churned out and continues to do so, there are still silver linings. Surprisingly, one such moment comes from Will Smith, an actor who himself became a victim of mass shunning following an unfortunate incident.

Long before the stage was set for his grand fall, Will Smith ensured that the stage was set for Keke Palmer to pull through and establish the grand career she has now.

Will Smith turned guardian for Keke Palmer

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In an industry where relations are often established with a project, in hindsight, Will Smith came through for Keke Palmer when she was still trying to make things work. On The Toast podcast, Keke Palmer revealed that she got an unexpected call from the Oscar-winning actor when she was debating emancipation from her parents. While she did not answer the call initially, Smith left a voice note after talking to her lawyer and assured her that this too shall pass.

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As per her revelation on the podcast, Will Smith was working with his son on the sets of The Karate Kid at that time and was yet to witness the boycott that he did following the Oscar debacle, yet he had the mindfulness to lend a shoulder. And thanks to Will Smith's advice, Keke Palmer did get through, and made a spectacular career for herself.

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While Smith's words came as a huge support for Keke Palmer at that point in time, she may need another voicemail from the actor now as well as she goes through a public separation.

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Having a healthy relationship while in the spotlight is a tough task, but letting go of one while the camera is still on you is truly an uphill battle, one that Keke Palmer recently had to go through. To make matters even more serious, Palmer's son is barely a year old. The actress has recently taken to being candid about her life in the spotlight, heartbreaks, and love as she pushes forth with her memoir, Master of Me.

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Darius Jackson, her ex partner, had announced the separation on his Instagram story, and requested for privacy from their fans. There was a lot of speculation regarding the separation owing to a viral clip of Palmer from just a few weeks before they announced their separation. Whether Will Smith decides to give her another call is unclear, but his past advice can still get her through.

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Aliza Siddiqui

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Aliza Siddiqui, a seasoned entertainment journalist and primary editor at Netflix Junkie, discovered her passion for storytelling through Anne Hathaway's iconic performance in Princess Diaries. Her love for film was further solidified by the thought-provoking climax of Don't Look Up, which left her in awe of its ability to balance humor and commentary, much like The Dictator and Cunk on Earth, which impressed her with their loud yet subtle haywire references. With a background in writing over a thousand articles at Otakukart, Aliza brings her unique voice and style to her editorial role, where she incorporates her idiosyncratic wit with engaging content.

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