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Keke Palmer’s ‘Scream Queens’ Co-Star Skyler Samuels Applauds Her for Speaking Out Against ‘Bullies’

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Keke Palmer’s ‘Scream Queens’ Co-Star Skyler Samuels Applauds Her for Speaking Out Against ‘Bullies’

Skyler Samuels is a girly girl!

Samuels applauded Keke Palmer for speaking out about one of their “Scream Queens” co-stars who allegedly making a racist comment on set.

“I am incredibly proud of Keke for speaking out about her experiences on ‘Scream Queens,’” ​​the 30-year-old actress — who appeared on Season 1 of the show — wrote in the statement. shared on Instagram Thursday.

“That’s what Keke does, she speaks and stands up for herself and others.”

Skyler Samuels applauded Keke Palmer for speaking out about working on the Ryan Murphy series “Scream Queens.” Instagram/skylersamuels
Samuels said she was “incredibly proud” after Palmer called out one of their co-stars for allegedly making a racist comment on set.
“That’s what Keke does, she speaks and stands up for herself and others,” Samuels wrote in a statement shared on Instagram on Thursday.

The “Gifted” alum also claimed that the Ryan Murphy series — which ran from 2015 to 2016 — was not an easy show to work on.

“’Scream Queens’ was a very challenging show for me,” Samuels admitted. “Keke was one of the few people who stood up for me.”

The actress, who played the character Grace Gardner, then expressed her gratitude to Palmer, 31, for defending her despite the consequences.

Samuels – who appeared in the show’s debut season – went on to say that working on the series was “very challenging” for her.
“Keke was one of the few people who stood up for me,” Samuels added of Palmer. Instagram/@keke

“She was brave enough to support me even though she knew it could make her a target for bullies on set,” Samuels wrote.

“I am infinitely grateful for the professionalism and kindness Keke has shown me. She is a leading lady in this industry who is well aware of her influence, and uses it for good.”

Palmer – who played Zayday on the series – responded to Samuels’ praise in the comments.

“I love you baby ,” the “No” star replied.

Samuels said she has “infinite gratitude for the professionalism and kindness” Palmer showed her. FOX image collection via Getty Images
The “Nope” star responded to Samuels’ post: “I love you honey.” FOX image collection via Getty Images

Samuels’ statement came just days after the Los Angeles Times published an excerpt from Palmer’s upcoming memoir: “Master of Me: The Secret to Mastering Your Story.”

In her book, Palmer claims that a co-star – referred to by the pseudonym ‘Brenda’ – had a ‘clash’ with another cast member on set.

When Palmer tried to diffuse the situation by telling them to “have fun and respect each other,” Brenda allegedly fired back, “Keke, literally, just don’t do that.” Who do you think you are? Martin F-king Luther King?”

Neither Palmer nor Samuels have publicly identified who Brenda is.

In her upcoming memoir, Palmer recalls the incident in which a co-star named “Brenda” collided with another cast member. FOX image collection via Getty Images
When Palmer, depicted in Season 1 of “Scream Queens,” tried to diffuse the drama, Brenda allegedly shot back, “Who do you think you are? Martin F-king Luther King?” FOX image collection via Getty Images

Palmer and Samuels starred in the series alongside Emma Roberts, Abigail Breslin, Lea Michele and Billie Lourd.

Elsewhere in the memoir, Palmer recalls another sour incident involving “Scream Queens,” which Murphy co-created.

The Nickelodeon alum claims Murphy ‘torn into’ her because she missed filming to fulfill another job commitment she had booked, as she was initially told she had the day off.

“Master of Me: The Secret to Controlling Your Narrative” will be available on November 19.