Keke Palmer is taking her viral alter ego Lady Miss Jacqueline to new heights this summer. Audible has announced three upcoming audio-first originals featuring the glamorous and scheming character, marking a significant expansion of the universe Palmer first introduced through digital comedy sketches.
The series of releases kicks off on July 30, 2026, with Becoming Lady Miss Jacqueline, which explores the character’s long and colorful history. This will be followed by The Weddings of Lady Miss Jacqueline on August 13, 2026, and Bereavement Committee on August 27, 2026. These projects follow the character’s previous appearance in the Amazon Publishing collection Southern Belle Insults.
Expanding the Comedy Universe
Palmer, who co-created the character with Max Wyeth, views the audio format as the ideal medium for her alter ego. By moving away from the constraints of short-form digital video, the audio-first approach allows the character to inhabit more expansive settings, ranging from historical eras to futuristic space colonies.
The production features an impressive ensemble cast to support the narrative. Notable performers joining the projects include Sheryl Lee Ralph, Audra McDonald, Danielle Brooks, Jenifer Lewis, Jackée Harry, Raven-Symoné, Michelle Buteau, and Yvette Nicole Brown.
This move highlights the growing trend of established performers leveraging their digital followings to build independent creative studios. For fans of Palmer’s specific brand of Southern satire and cultural commentary, these releases offer a deeper dive into a character that has already garnered over 100 million views across social media platforms.
Source: Audible
