At this year’s fifth annual Hollywood Unlocked Impact Awards, singer and actress Keke Palmer was honored with the Spirit Award.
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Taking place at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, CA on Friday, June 20, Hollywood’s biggest night celebrated some of the industry’s most influential figures, including ‘One of Them Days‘ star Keke Palmer, who recently released her album ‘Just Keke.’
The child actress and singer was recognized for her strides in the entertainment industry. Keke Palmer has graced our TV screens in movies, TV shows, and more. She has also become a fashion icon and favorite celebrity “cousin.” After accepting her award, Keke Palmer spoke with Hollywood Unlocked backstage and told us how she was feeling:
“I’m feeling amazing. This is a beautiful event. It’s one thing to get the award, and it’s amazing to be honored — but just to be in the space and communing with your peers and colleagues, or people that you don’t know much about but if you have always seen — it’s a wonderful atmosphere. So, I was just glad to be celebrating with everybody.”
About the Hollywood Unlocked Impact Awards
Founded by Hollywood Unlocked CEO Jason Lee, the Impact Awards serve as a platform to honor trailblazers in music, film, media, politics, and beyond, with a specific focus on uplifting the Black community.
Past recipients have included luminaries like Christian Louboutin, Da Brat, Chlöe Bailey, Floyd Mayweather, Lizzo, Cardi B, Fat Joe, and Whoopi Goldberg, all of whom have left an indelible mark on their respective industries.
Now, this year, the Hollywood Unlocked Impact Awards, pre-recorded and airing on The Zeus Network, also shined a spotlight on other luminaries from various fields, like Rap icon Warren G, singer and actress Fantasia, actress Niecy Nash-Betts, rapper Vic Mensa, journalist Don Lemon.
An additional and surprise honoree included Lemuel Plummer, CEO of the Zeus Network. Plummer was awarded the Innovator Award. This year’s performers included Fantasia, Johnny Gill, Yolanda Adams, with musical direction by Babyface. For a fourth year in a row, the event was hosted by Tiffany Haddish.