Keke Got Slimmer, Not Softer: Palmer’s Weight Loss Glow-Up Has Fans Gagged

The Breakdown: Keke Palmer has always spoken freely about her views on weight. And while the actress has previously been open about how she manages her physique, her recent weight loss has some fans scratching their heads.

Our girl Keke Palmer is looking more snatched than ever these days. The former child star turned Hollywood heavyweight has been open about her transformation, letting us in on how she pivoted her mindset, reworked her diet, and stayed active without losing sight of self-love.

In 2023, Keke welcomed her baby boy, Leodis. Postpartum brought new curves, and instead of hiding them, she leaned into her new body. “But my frame has always been quite small, so it's interesting after the baby to see all the extra stuff I have to work with and how much my fear of having extra weight actually became a strength as it pertained to weight training and working out,” she told Entertainment Tonight.

Keke’s fitness journey has apparently gone well because her body is tea these days. Here is a look at what Keke has said about embracing the changes in her body, and what she has said about folks using weight-loss drugs.

Keke was never about promoting unattainable goals. She’s vocal about the fact that she has resources most people don’t. “I always want to make it clear that when I am talking about fitness, health and wellness is that, ‘Your journey is your journey. You figure it out the way you can,’” Keke told People. “And when you look at these celebrities and people in the industry, know that it is their job.”

However, netizens have noticed that Keke recently slimmed down again – prompting a wave of rumors. Following her appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show, fans began discussing her weight loss. “Can we get baby weight Keke back. Lol. She looks great I’m just saying I like slim thick Keke,” one person commented.

And while it’s unclear what prompted Keke’s transformation, she has previously responded to questions about whether she would try Ozempic. “Sounds like it's a slay honey, 'cause girls have been out here killin' it with it, but for me, I would say 'Nay' because I always feel like when something sounds too good to be true — it usually is,” Keke told People in 2023.

In addition to her banging body, Keke’s career is hotter than ever. She slayed this year with One of Them Days, and now she’s doubling down with a brand-new sequel in the works. The buddy comedy — which also starred SZA — took over movie theaters, streaming platforms, and social media feeds. The film stars Keke as Dreux and SZA as Alyssa—two roommates hustling to find rent money when Alyssa’s man blows right through it. On a $14 million budget, it raked in over $51.8 million worldwide, locking down the No. 1 spot over MLK weekend, per CEO Today.

Now, triStar Pictures is cooking up the sequel, according to Variety. Keke and SZA are both locked in to reprise Dreux and Alyssa, and the original creative squad—Issa Rae, Lawrence Lamont, Syreeta Singleton—are back on deck to make it happen.