Keke Palmer Surprises SZA With Shoutout From Keanu Reeves

The 'Good Fortune' actor thanked SZA for "being kind" after she asked Palmer for an introduction.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 24: (L-R) Mariah Carey and SZA speak onstage as Apple Music and gamma. present “Flowers: Mariah Carey and SZA in Conversation" at Jazz at Lincoln Center on September 24, 2025 in New York City.
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Keke Palmer linked with Keanu Reeves and delivered an introduction that SZA wanted.

On Thursday (September 25), Palmer posted an Instagram reel of herself doing Good Fortune press alongside her costar, Reeves, and mentioned SZA, who starred with Palmer in buddy comedy One of Them Days.

"I've got some 'good fortune' for you, SZA!" the actress began.

"Hi!" Reeves interjected. "It's Keanu. How's it going?"

"Keanu, this is for my friend SZA. Remember I told you she's really nice?" Palmer continued.

"Yes!" Reeves added. "Thank you for being kind, SZA."

"Don't say I never did anything for you, girl," Palmer concluded.

Posted in the clip was a comment from SZA asking for a "keanu thing," which the five-time Grammy winner finally received. She reacted positively in the comments section, writing, "KEEEEKEEEEEEE LENETHIAA JACKSON BROWN!!! AHHHHHHH!!!!!!! KEAANNUUUUU !!"

"Dammit Keke which child do you want . My first born or my second . Spoiler .. Ionno of [sic] imma do it twice," SZA added.

She continued, "I’m so down bad 😂 I’m back under here again."

In a July Instagram Story, SZA posted a picture of Reeves superimposed with a set of grillz and an iced-out watch soundtracked by Isley Brothers classic "Between the Sheets."

"If u know me u know how down bad I am for Keanu," SZA wrote. "Ion care if it's AI."

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