As a fan who values authenticity and resilience in artists, Keke Palmer‘s story truly resonates with me. Her experiences on Ryan Murphy’s Scream Queens, as she shares in her upcoming memoir, Master of Me, are a testament to her strength and ability to navigate challenging situations with grace.
As a gamer reflecting on my past, I can’t help but remember the challenging times during Ryan Murphy’s Scream Queens production.
During a conversation with the Los Angeles Times, the actress talks about penning her forthcoming memoir titled “Master of Me: The Art of Steering Your Own Story“, where she recounts various experiences from her professional journey. In this book, Palmer delves into her stint for two seasons on the Fox television show “Scream Queens“, working alongside Emma Roberts, Billie Lourd, Skyler Samuels, and Lea Michele.
To be more precise, she remembers an instance when Murphy was said to have labeled her as “unprofessional,” and on another occasion, a previous colleague directed a racially insensitive comment towards her.
As reported by the L.A. Times, Palmer explains that she had planned to handle a different commitment on one of her days off, following a review of her shooting schedule. However, when that day arrived, production informed her that she was required on set instead. After choosing to uphold her initial plan, she claims this led to an angry phone conversation with Murphy during which he criticized her severely and accused her of being unprofessional.
Palmer stated it felt somewhat similar to being in the dean’s office,” he said. “The dean responded by expressing his surprise at my behavior, saying something along the lines of ‘I’ve never observed you act like this before. I can hardly believe that someone like you would engage in such an action.’
As a gamer, if someone like Palmer had shared their experience, they might’ve put it like this: “Palmer gave an apology and things seemed alright to me, but a fellow actor warned me differently. I told them, ‘Ryan spoke with me, and apparently he’s okay, all good,’ and they replied, ‘It’s serious,‘ trying to scare or worry me, which was a bit annoying.
Palmer added that the event possibly kept her from regularly working with Murphy, similar to Sarah Paulson and Roberts, who have been involved in numerous productions he directed.
In the book, it’s stated that I wasn’t entirely certain Ryan grasped my perspective or empathized, and that’s fine since he was primarily focusing on his business, which I understand. However, what I am positive about is if he failed to connect with me, and should our professional relationship end, he would recognize that I also view myself as a business entity.
During her stint on the show, Palmer claims that a white actress, who she chooses not to identify and calls “Brenda,” allegedly made a racially charged comment towards her. When this actress became agitated over an issue with a coworker, Palmer proposed they cool off and enjoy themselves while showing respect for one another.
Keke, I would advise against it. Are you perhaps trying to act like Martin Luther King Jr.?” is one way to paraphrase the original statement in a more natural and easy-to-read manner. This version is less confrontational and more respectful while still conveying the intended meaning.
She spoke with a heavy tone, but I didn’t let it burden me, as I am well aware of who I am,” Palmer explained. “I’m not defined by being a victim. That’s not my narrative, darling. I don’t care about her words. If I let her words bring me down, then she would have won.
A rep for Murphy has not yet responded to The Hollywood Reporter’s request for comment.
In her upcoming memoir, released on November 19th, Palmer openly discusses various topics such as setting boundaries, experiencing unconditional love, forgiveness, and self-worth. Additionally, she candidly shares the techniques she’s honed to assert control, embrace vulnerability, and acknowledge ownership in the story of her life, transforming personal strength into significant influence.
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2024-11-11 23:25