Keke Palmer will host the 2026 CFDA Fashion Awards presented by Amazon Fashion.

The event takes place on Nov. 2 at the American Museum of Natural History for the fourth year.

The multi-Emmy Award-winning actress and TV host, singer, songwriter, producer, chief executive officer, founder and New York Times bestselling author, rose to fame at 12 years old with her breakout role in “Akeelah and the Bee” and has since starred in more than 25 films and 30 TV shows, including, “True Jackson, VP.”

More recently, Palmer starred in the critically acclaimed film “One of Them Days” and Jordan Peele’s blockbuster “Nope,” and also appeared in Aziz Ansari’s “Good Fortune” and Amazon’s “The Pickup,” alongside Eddie Murphy and Pete Davidson. She is also the host of NBC’s “Password” with Jimmy Fallon.

In addition to her New York Times bestselling book, “Master of Me: The Secret to Controlling Your Narrative,” Palmer is the CEO and founder of KeyTV and Big Bosses Entertainment. She also founded the wellness platform Practice by Palmer, and launched her podcast, “Baby, This Is Keke Palmer,” with Wondery/Amazon.

“Fashion is one of my favorite ways to tell a story before even saying a word,” Palmer said. “To host this year’s CFDA Fashion Awards presented by Amazon Fashion is such an honor because it is a night that shines a spotlight on the visionary creatives who keep pushing culture forward with their imagination, craftsmanship and fearless originality. I can’t wait to have some fun and celebrate the talents that are shaping the present and future of American fashion.”

“Keke has the perfect mix of style, humor and authenticity. She loves fashion, has an incredible presence, and I know she’ll make this year’s CFDA Fashion Awards a lot of fun,” said Steven Kolb, president and CEO of the CFDA.

In addition to presenting partner Amazon Fashion, supporters of the 2026 CFDA Fashion Awards include Google Shopping for the American Emerging Designer of the Year award; MAC Cosmetics as official beauty partner, and Krug as official Champagne partner.

In celebration of the 30th anniversary of the CFDA Scholarship Fund, WYouth and Nuuly will present the Student Viewing Section at the 2026 CFDA Fashion Awards. Marking the milestone, the CFDA raised a record amount to support the next generation of American fashion talent.