Keke Palmer Defends Lea Michele's Literacy

Keke Palmer has addressed the persistent internet conspiracy alleging that her former Scream Queens co-star, Lea Michele, cannot read. During an appearance on The Toast podcast, Palmer stated, 'I know that she can read, y’all,' despite admitting she has never seen Michele reading on set. She expressed disbelief at the rumors, questioning the motives behind such speculation and affirming, 'Damn, that’s crazy why do people do this stuff?' Michele has previously dismissed the rumors as 'sad' and noted that if she were a man, she believes such allegations would not persist. Additionally, Palmer's remarks come amid her own discussions in her memoir, where she touches on her experiences during the Scream Queens production. The conspiracy theory originated in 2017 when fans claimed Michele's lines were read to her by producers, a claim that has since circulated widely online.