Keke Palmer Talks New Role as Creme of Nature's Chief Brand Officer, Celebrates at Intimate NYC Dinner

Keke Palmer has a brand new role as the first-ever Chief Brand Officer for Creme of Nature!

The 31-year-old actress celebrated her new position at an intimate dinner party on Wednesday (October 16) at Kokomo Bar & Restaurant in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York.

Keke will help shape the direction of the Chicago-bred, Black-led hair-care brand.

“Ultimately, I want to move into more storytelling and not always be the performer. Right now, I’m focused on what it means to be in the seat and be given those positions,” Keke told Elle.com. “I’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.”

Keke added, “It’s a continuation of the story I’ve been telling as a Black woman and as a millennial, which is that it’s our time to not be afraid to take over these positions. I can only speak to my generation when I say that, but we’re always trying to figure out how to continue evolving and where we’re trying to go. Most of us are now in our early thirties, and we’re young and cool. But now, what does that mean? How do I make a real business out of this? How can I create longevity for myself? I think that’s the story [I’ve been telling] ever since True Jackson, VP—give us a chance, give us an opportunity, we can show up, we can do the job. I know how to build a deck, you know? I can have the conversations. Give us a seat. Let us have an opportunity to represent other people like me.”

Have you seen the cute new photos of Keke and her son?!