Who is Ellie Kemper?
ELLIE KEMPER has come under scrutiny after a Twitter user published an article of her allegedly winning the title “Queen of Love and Beauty” at Veiled Prophet Ball in 1999.
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Who is Ellie Kemper?
Ellie Kemper is an actress and writer best known for her work in The Office and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt.
Kemper was born on on May 2, 1980, in Kansas City, Missouri.
She starred as Erin Hannon in the NBC series , and had supporting roles in Bridesmaids (2011) and 21 Jump Street (2012).
Kemper of The Office in 2020.
Additionally, she played the title role in the hit Netflix comedy series Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt.
She also served as a temporary co-host on NBC’s morning news program the Today show in 2015.
Kemper is also a writer. Her collection of essays titled My Squirrel Days was published in 2018.
Her work has appeared in Esquire, GQ, The New York Times and other publications.
Kemper has been married to comedian Michael Koman since 2012 and the couple have two children.
What are the allegations against her?
Kemper has come under scrutiny after a Twitter user found an old newspaper article of her allegedly winning the title “Queen of Love and Beauty” at Veiled Prophet Ball in 1999.
According to , the controversial ball was founded in 1877 by white elites to protect their position in society.
It is believed the first Veiled Prophet had a similar appearance to a Klansman – a member of white supremacist group the KKK.
No links between the Veiled Prophet Ball and the KKK have ever been proven.
There is no suggestion that Kemper has any connection to the KKK or any similar group.
The ball has been heavily criticised, with many viewing it as an elitist event that promotes exclusion.
Kemper is yet to confirm or deny the allegations.
