Queen Latifah - Rapper, Songwriter, Actress
Age: 55
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Rapper, Songwriter, Actress
Queen Latifah, born Dana Elaine Owens, is a highly accomplished American rapper, actress, singer, and producer.
She rose to fame in the late 1980s as a pioneering hip-hop artist, and is often cited as one of the best female rappers, helping to redefine the genre with her diverse styles and feminist themes, including the Grammy-winning single "U.N.I.T.Y."
Beyond music, she has had a successful acting career, starring in the sitcom Living Single and earning critical acclaim, including an Academy Award nomination for her role as Matron "Mama" Morton in the film musical Chicago (2002). Her filmography also includes movies like Bringing Down the House, Last Holiday, Hairspray, and the animated Ice Age series (voice). She currently stars in the TV series The Equalizer.
Queen Latifah is a celebrated figure in entertainment, known for breaking barriers for Black women in music and acting. Her accolades include a Grammy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Primetime Emmy Award, and she was the first hip-hop artist to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.