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Posted: 2022-07-25T16:22:57Z | Updated: 2022-07-26T02:31:12Z

Keke Palmer would like to remind you shes in a league of her own.

The Nope star responded to a recent viral Twitter thread that argued that the difference between Palmers mainstream popularity and Zendayas offers one of the clearest examples of how colorism plays out in Hollywood.

The debate arose amid critical praise of Palmers performance in Jordan Peeles new sci-fi thriller, which topped the box office over the weekend . Its been a banner summer for Palmer, who also recently lent her vocal talents to Disneys Lightyear alongside Chris Evans.

A great example of colorism is to believe I can be compared to anyone. Im the youngest talk show host ever, Palmer tweeted on Sunday. The first Black woman to star in her own show on Nickelodeon, & the youngest & first Black Cinderella on broadway. Im an incomparable talent. Baby, THIS, is Keke Palmer.

Ive been a leading lady since I was 11 years old, Palmer, now 28, continued. I have over 100+ credits, and currently starring in an original screenplay thats the number one film at the box office #NOPE. Ive had a blessed career thus far, I couldnt ask for more but God continues to surprise me.

The Twitter thread about colorism in Hollywood came after another fan, Teen Vogues Aiyana Ishmael, questioned the narrative about Palmer currently having a breakout or superstar moment, given her nearly 20-year career.

Its wild we live in different worlds because in my household Keke been a star for forever, Ishmael wrote, citing the 2006 movie Akeelah and the Bee, in which a preteen Palmer played the title character. Palmer has since become a widely beloved and consistently booked performer, as well as a reliable source of viral memes thanks to her endlessly charming interviews and press appearances.

Still, a debate arose about the perceived difference between Palmer and Zendayas mainstream popularity, as they both appeared in popular shows as child stars Nickelodeons True Jackson, VP and Disneys Shake It Up, respectively.

Zendaya is now one of the highest paid stars in Hollywood, following her roles in blockbuster films like Dune and Marvel s Spider-Man franchise, in addition to her work on HBOs Euphoria, which garnered her an Emmy Award and multiple history-making nominations this year.

The conversation drew a variety of responses across social media. Some people resented the comparison between the performers, while others argued that Zendayas privilege as a light-skinned Black woman shouldnt be ignored.

I dont know why yall are obsessed with comparing people. They both worked their asses off to get to where they are, one person wrote . Yes Keke deserves more but shit wasnt just handed to Zendaya either. Comparing their careers downplays Kekes success and downplays Zendayas talent.

I dont understand why ppl act like calling out colorism is discrediting someones talent, another person tweeted . Yes Zendaya is incredibly talented but the lightskin did push her up[.] its not her fault its the structure of things but acknowledging it is important.

Kekes net worth is $7 million and Zendayas is $20 million, a third person wrote . Keke has been a mainstream success since her career began and has put in substantially more work. She should be one of the HIGHEST paid entertainers in the game. So yes its colorism.