Palmer ignored the call initially because it came from a “really, really obscure number.”

“And I’m like what?

Like this is weird, I’m not answering this.”

Keke Palmer attends the Amazon MGM Studios and Prime Video Upfront at Pier 36 on May 14, 2024 in New York City., Will Smitharrives at the Apple Original Films' “Emancipation” Los Angeles Premiere at Regency Village Theatre on November 30, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.

Keke Palmer; Will Smith.Jason Mendez/Getty; Steve Granitz/FilmMagic

Doing her best impersonation of theHitchstar, Palmer recalls him saying, “Hey, Keke.

Just keep staying focused, love on your family, and y’all gonna be good.”

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Brandy, Keke Palme, actress Will Smith, actor. Serena Williams pose at the Premiere Of Warner Bros. “ATL” after party held at Memphis club and restaurant on March 30, 2006 in Hollywood, California

Brandy, Keke Palmer, Will Smith, and Serena Williams pose at the premiere of Warner Bros.' ‘ATL’ in 2006.Frazer Harrison/Getty