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Queen Latifah

Queen Latifah

Actor · born 18 March 1970 · Newark, New Jersey, USA

Dana Elaine Owens (born March 18, 1970), known professionally as Queen Latifah, is an American rapper, actress, and singer. Born in Newark, New Jersey, she signed with Tommy Boy Records in 1989 and released her debut album All Hail the Queen on November 28, 1989, featuring the hit single "Ladies First". Nature of a Sista' (1991) was her second and final album with Tommy Boy Records.

Latifah starred as Khadijah James on the Fox sitcom Living Single from 1993 to 1998. Her third album, Black Reign (1993), became the first album by a solo female rapper to receive a RIAA certification, and spawned the single "U.N.I.T.Y.", which was influential in raising awareness of violence against women and the objectification of Black female sexuality. The record won a Grammy Award and peaked at No. 23 on the Billboard Hot 100. She then starred in the lead role of Set It Off (1996) and released her fourth album, Order in the Court, on June 16, 1998, with Motown Records. Latifah garnered acclaim with her role of Matron "Mama" Morton in the musical film Chicago (2002), receiving a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.

Where to start: Hustle (2022).

As actor 76

TV shows 30

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Queen Latifah movie?

By viewer score, Hustle (2022) at 7.7/10.

What are Queen Latifah’s most popular movies?

Ice Age: The Meltdown, Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs, 22 Jump Street.

How many movies has Queen Latifah made?

76 films on TMDB, 76 as actor.

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