Keke Palmer And SZA Talk Friendship, Financial Fails, and the Chaos of One of Them Days

Get ready to laugh, cringe, and cheer because One of Them Days is about to be your new favorite comedy! Keke Palmer and SZA team up as besties Dreux and Alyssa in this Issa Rae-produced buddy comedy hitting theaters January 17. The story follows the hilarious lengths the duo goes to after discovering Alyssa’s boyfriend has fumbled their rent money. What ensues is a chaotic adventure that’s as relatable as it is ridiculous.

Speaking to GlobalGrind, Keke and SZA shared how their own life experiences and friendships shared some striking similarities to those of their characters. For Keke, the premise of teaming up with her homegirl to track down a man hits close to home.

“What rang the most true was going on a journey with my homegirl to get the man back or to get at him or figure out where he’s going to be,” Keke shared. “I’ve done that a few times. I’m definitely going and pulling up on that man. Yeah, I’m doing that.”

SZA chimed in by admitting she related all-to-well to Alyssa’s wild decision-making:

“Definitely the aspect of getting lost in dickmatizment and relationship energy to where you just cooked yourself because you were caught up in something ridiculous, but when you come to… I think I would have come to a little quicker, but at the same token, the way Alyssa was like, ‘Alright, I’m down though. I got a plan—it’s terrible, but I have a plan.’”

Issa Rae And SZA Share Their Very Relatable Financial Fumbles

Issa Rae and SZA kept it real about the film’s focus on financial struggles and how they’ve made their own poor money decisions.

“I love a get-rich-quick scheme,” Issa confessed. “I got a free T-shirt because I signed up for a credit card, and then I ran up the debt on that credit card. It just goes and goes. I blame the system. I was like 19, what was I doing?!”

SZA shared a similar experience: “Capitalism! When I was 17, it was terrible. I got a Macy’s card—ruined my whole credit.”

The realness of these struggles makes Alyssa and Dreux’s journey even more relatable to audiences.

Friendship Goals: Keke and SZA Describe Their ‘One Of Them Days’ On-Screen Dynamic

The film shines a spotlight on the beauty and chaos of genuine friendship, and Keke and SZA took turns hyping each other’s characters.

“Alyssa is that vulnerable, loving, artistic friend that we all want and need but never are interesting enough to keep,” Keke said. “She’s always by your side, always has a solution—even if it’s crazy. She’s not going to judge you, but with all that love comes a little bit of calamity.”

SZA followed up with her take on Dreux:

“Dreux is so Type A—driven, critical but forgiving, full of problem-solving and loyalty. Even though she’s trying to better herself, she’ll go out and get her a** beat with her friend because she loves her. It’s about telling your friend the truth and motivating each other.”

Keke jumped back in to highlight one of her favorite moments between the two friends.

“There’s a really good speech Alyssa has when things boil over. It comes from friendship, where you’re not judging your friend, but you’re also seeing yourself through them. That’s how it is—you always want to blame your friend for being crazy, but you’re just as crazy for loving it.”

At the heart of One of Them Days is the authenticity of Dreux and Alyssa’s bond, something Keke attributes to the thoughtful writing by Syreeta Singleton.

With unmatched chemistry, hilarious antics, and heartfelt moments, Keke and SZA prove their collaboration is a win.

Catch One of Them Days in theaters January 17—you don’t want to miss the chaos, comedy, and pure magic of this duo in action!