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A memoir, a movie, and a haircare lineā€¦ Things are looking up for Keke Palmer. The 31-year-old recently stepped out to promote One of Them Days, one of her many recent projects. The buddy comedy stars Palmer and four-time Grammy Award-winner SZA as their characters try to avoid eviction. As Keke celebrates One of Them Days, sheā€™s leveled up her fashion game. The star recently stepped out looking more elegant than ever.

Keke Palmerā€™s new, sophisticated look

Wearing a pink furry coat, Keke Palmer smiles at paparazzi while exiting GMA Studios in NYC
Keke Palmer leaves the ā€˜GMAā€™ studio on January 15, 2025 | Raymond Hall/GC Images

Palmer currently utilizes celebrity stylists Wayman Bannerman and Micah McDonald. The pair operates as a creative duo, styling outfits for stars like Regina King, Mary J. Blige, and Danielle Deadwyler. Their impeccable fashion sense certainly contributed to Palmerā€™s refined look on January 15. The Nope star donned a vintage Dolce & Gabbana dress in orange satin to her Good Morning America appearance.

Wearing a pink furry coat, Keke Palmer smiles at paparazzi while exiting GMA Studios in NYC
Keke Palmer on January 15, 2025 in New York City | Raymond Hall/GC Images; XNY/Star Max/GC Images

Palmer added a pink furry coat for an over-the-top look on the chilly NYC morning. Bannerman and McDonald styled the look with a white Dior Lady D-JoyĀ handbag, patent leather pumps, and large gold earrings. The belted look gave Palmer an Old Hollywood vibe, especially as she wore her auburn hair in bouncy waves.

Side by side photos of Keke Palmer wearing a black leather outfit and mint green fur outfit on the streets on NYC
Outfit changes for Keke Palmer, who arrives to ā€˜Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohenā€™ (L) and the ā€˜Todayā€™ show (R) on January 15, 2025 | Aeon/GC Images; Raymond Hall/GC Images

ā€˜One of Them Daysā€™ is receiving largely positive reviews

One of Them Days showcases Palmer and SZAā€™s misadventures as they try to get $1,500 for rent within nine hours. Produced by Insecure creator Issa Rae, the comedy also features Euphoriaā€˜s Maude Apatow, comedian Katt Williams, and Abbott Elementaryā€˜s Janelle James. Vulture reports that the filmā€™s success is a ā€œtestament to the cast, an absurd parade of funny people.ā€

Saturday Night Live musical guest SZA and host Keke Palmer laugh on stage together
Musical guest SZA and host Keke Palmer during ā€˜Saturday Night Liveā€™ promos in 2022 | Rosalind OConnor/NBC via Getty Images

Early reviews of One of Them Days praise the filmā€™s charm and chemistry between Keke Palmer and SZA. Vulture weighed in on the ā€œSnoozeā€ singerā€™s performance, stating that SZA ā€œeases into her first acting role like someone who has been doing this all along.ā€ Palmer also shines in the film, making ā€œgood use of a charisma that could power whole city block,ā€ reports Vulture.

Keke Palmer pivots to haircare

Wearing a mint colored fur jacket, Keke Palmer tosses her hair away from her face
Keke Palmer outside the ā€˜Today Showā€™ on January 15, 2025 in New York City | Raymond Hall/GC Images
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In addition to One of Them Days, Palmer recently partnered with Chicago-based haircare brand Creme of Nature. As chief brand officer, The Longshots star is working with the heritage haircare company that caters to textured and natural hair. Her role will involve bridging the gap between the nearly 50-year-old brand and younger generations. ā€œIā€™m really grateful that [Creme of Nature] saw me for this opportunity, because I have always represented my city Chicago, telling stories through my community representation.ā€