Keke Palmer is showing her support for the «real life» Akeelah.The 27-year-old actress shared a screenshot of a headline announcing that 14-year-old Zaila Avant-garde became the first African American contestant to win the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
Palmer starred in the 2006 movie , in which she played the bright 11-year-old girl who participates in and wins the same spelling bee.«THE REAL LIFE AKEELAH YOU GUYS!!!
The real life one. I’m so happy in my heart,» Palmer began. «A couple of weeks ago I sent in a video encouraging all the contestants and for this to happen just feels so spiritual!»«I am so happy.
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