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Keke Palmer Rejects Marriage Proposal, Fans Left Laughing

3/15/2026

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Keke Palmer rejected a fan's marriage proposal during a panel at South by Southwest on March 13, 2026.
The fan knelt and offered a ring, prompting Palmer to say, "I can’t marry you. I don’t know you," which drew laughter.
Co-stars Demi Moore, Naomi Ackie, and Eiza Gonzalez appeared stunned as security escorted the fan out.
Palmer reassured the audience with "Much love to you, brother" before continuing the panel.

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Keke Palmer rejected a fan's marriage proposal during a panel at South by Southwest on March 13, 2026.
The fan knelt and offered a ring, prompting Palmer to say, "I can’t marry you. I don’t know you," which drew laughter.
Co-stars Demi Moore, Naomi Ackie, and Eiza Gonzalez appeared stunned as security escorted the fan out.
Palmer reassured the audience with "Much love to you, brother" before continuing the panel.