Keke Palmer made her mastery of cool look effortless despite the hilarious challenge of working alongside the legendary Eddie Murphy on The Pickup, the new heist-comedy streaming via Prime Video. Palmer, star of Scream Queens and Nope, admitted she and co-star Pete Davidson had to bite their tongues toning down fangirl energy to keep things professional.
Palmer revealed that, growing up, she and her dad spent hours re-watching Murphy’s iconic films and yet, on set, she kept her admiration on mute. “He’s like a wise sage,” she shared with Entertainment Weekly, laughing at how easy it would’ve been to turn the set into a fan Q&A, but they resisted.
The connection truly clicked during the press tour, when Murphy told Palmer she reminded him of himself. That genuine, unexpected validation? That’s Hollywood magic unfiltered.
For Palmer, it wasn’t about fangirling, it was about legacy, respect, and proving that real confidence shines brightest when admiration meets professionalism.
