Keke Palmer expresses desire to be called Lauren over stage name

Keke Palmer, born Lauren Keyana Palmer, expressed a desire to be called by her real name, Lauren. She shared that "Keke" started as a family nickname but became her stage name after a manager overheard it. In a recent interview clip, Palmer explained that she prefers Lauren over Keke. Many fans reacted positively, stating they understood her wish and some were surprised to learn her real name. Palmer's situation is similar to Emma Stone, who also prefers her birth name, Emily. Stone had to change her name for acting due to another actress already using it.