Keke Palmer Counters Online Negativity While Promoting “I Love Boosters”

Actress Keke Palmer is promoting the new upbeat film *I Love Boosters* in theaters while confronting a wave of hostile online comments. She described the negativity as “bullshit” and urged critics to focus on personal growth and community building.

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The female-led cast includes Naomi Ackie, Taylour Paige, Poppy Liu, and Eiza Gonzalez. Palmer has publicly embraced her queerness for years, a stance that has drawn both support and “ridiculously ignorant” messages.

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Palmer said negativity harms the originator more than its target, calling for a balanced “vibration” and community creation. Ackie framed joy as the film’s unifying force, while Gonzalez linked the story to broader experiences of the gay community, people of color, and minorities, presenting it as a celebration of living one’s truth.

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Online trolls have “flooded” Palmer’s posts with hateful remarks, focusing on her queer identity and public statements rather than the film’s content.

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• “You might think you're hurting others, but you're really hurting yourself. When you sit there and only put negativity out and you only stay on that vibration, you've got to balance it. You can't just be up to some bullshit. That's more time away from you doing what you need to do for your life. Try to create a sense of community,” — Keke Palmer, actress

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• “The best way to unite people is through joy and that's what this film is. It was a joy to make and it's a joy to watch! It's a joy to be around each other and that's what we need to be out here representing,” — Naomi Ackie, actress

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• “The gay community is a community that really knows how that feels. People of color, minorities... you're just living your life and living your truth. This movie is about women wanting a better life for themselves. It's about loving yourself and getting the opportunity to live your best life,” — Eiza Gonzalez, actress

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• “We're afraid of folks! Get out the house girl! Get out the house queen! Have some fun and laugh. Go by yourself even and meet somebody there,” — Keke Palmer, concluding remarks

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The discussion highlights the intersection of queer representation, female leadership, and online harassment. By positioning positivity as a counter-measure, Palmer and her co-stars aim to model community resilience and encourage audiences to prioritize joy and self-acceptance.

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*I Love Boosters* remains in theatrical release, with Palmer and the cast continuing promotional activities to sustain the film’s empowerment message amid ongoing online criticism.

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