Washington DC, June 15 -- Actor, singer and television host Keke Palmer has opened up about the emotional struggles she faced as a child star, describing her teenage years as the "darkest" period of her life and revealing how fame deeply affected both her and her family, according to People.

Palmer, 32, reflected on her experiences during a conversation with actor and television personality Whoopi Goldberg at the Tribeca Festival's Storytellers series.

Speaking about the most difficult phase of her life, Palmer said her struggles began during her teenage years, when she felt isolated despite having a supportive family.

"I remember it was just nobody could relate to me, and the thing about my family is my family has always been so aweso...