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Keke Palmer says comparisons of her to Zendaya are an 'example of colorism'

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Keke Palmer pushed back on comparisons of her to Zendaya on social media, calling it an 'example of colorism' that she would be 'compared to anyone' with her respective career achievements.The 28-year-old actress spoke on the topic amid chatter about her presence in the Jordan Peele thriller Nope, which opened atop the box office with $44 million on the weekend, as some suggested the role in the hit movie could elevate her star stature to that of Zendaya's.The Harvey, Illinois native noted her achievements in a pair of tweets, and how it correlated with the colorism she said was in play amid the tenor of the discussion on social media.

The latest:Keke Palmer, 28, pushed back on comparisons of her to Zendaya, 25, on social media, calling it an 'example of colorism' that she would be 'compared to anyone' with her respective career achievements.

Palmer was snapped in NYC last week'A great example of colorism is to believe I can be compared to anyone,' Palmer said. 'I’m the youngest talk show host ever.

The first Black woman to star in her own show on Nickelodeon, & the youngest & first Black Cinderella on broadway. I’m an incomparable talent.

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