Baby, she’s defying gravity at the NAACP Image Awards.
“Oh my gosh!
In response, the audience Erivo included showered her with applause.

Keke Palmer at the NAACP Image Awards; Cynthia Erivo in Wicked.Credit:Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty; Universal Pictures
“Girl, you killed that role.
You kill every role you do,” Palmer toldthe Oscar-nominee.
“I mean, your power, your vulnerability, your strength.

Cynthia Erivo at the NAACP Image Awards.BETNetworks/YouTube
You are exceptional, Cynthia.”
“Obviously, Shannon, my hunky uncy, I love you, pookie.
“It is a beautiful night.

Keke Palmet at the 56th NAACP Image Awards on Feb. 22, 2025.Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty
It’s Black History Month, y’all!
Just make your own table with your folks.
You know what I’m saying?”
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“It’s important that we remember that what we choose and what we deem as important is enough.
And that’s all I want to say.”
The multi-hyphenate has enjoyed a particularly successful year.
“It makes me feel like ‘you cant stop me.
No one is gonna bring me down!
“Yall know I aint lying.
Watch Palmer’s full acceptance speech above.