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Comedian's Claims About Keegan-Michael Key's Wife Called BS
6 May
Summary
- Comedian Akilah Hughes accused Keegan-Michael Key's wife of career sabotage.
- Sources connected to Key and his wife dismiss Hughes' narrative as fabricated.
- Hughes' claims contradict the actor's continued success in major films.
Comedian Akilah Hughes recently shared a narrative during a stand-up set, suggesting that Keegan-Michael Key's wife, Elle, has been detrimental to his career. Hughes used the code "Lock and Banana" when discussing sketch comedy icons Key and Jordan Peele. She claimed that a show pitched around the pandemic was derailed by Elle's executive production interference. Hughes also alleged that she was warned about Elle by Peele's wife.
Multiple sources connected to Keegan-Michael Key and his wife, Elle, have vehemently denied Hughes' assertions. They described the comedian's stand-up narrative as "outlandish and fabricated nonsense." The claims that Elle has acted as a wedge between Key and Peele are also contested, as both comedians have stated they remain friends despite not having as much time together as in their "Key and Peele" days.
Furthermore, the accusation that Elle has harmed her husband's career is questioned given Key's recent starring role in the successful 'Super Mario Bros.' movie sequel released in the spring. The sources indicate that the Keys do not support or validate the story Hughes presented.
