Movie Actress

Queen Latifah

Queen Latifah is a famous American rapper, actress and singer, most noted for her 1989 debut album "All Hail the Queen" and single "Ladies First".

Full Name
Dana Elaine Owens
Age
54
Birth Date
March 18, 1970
Zodiac
Pisces
Height
5′ 10″
Fame Level
% of people who know them
94%
Liked by
67%
Neutral
18%
Disliked by
15%

Queen Latifah is an American actress, singer, and talk show host. She is best known for her extensive career in television and film, ranging from her hit sitcom Living Single to feature roles in films such as Chicago and Hairspray. She also won a Grammy Award for Best Solo Rap Performance in 1994.

Queen Latifah Timeline

1970
Queen Latifah is Born
On March 18, 1970, Queen Latifah was born in Newark, New Jersey.
1988
Released First Album
Latifah released her debut album All Hail the Queen at the age of eighteen.
1991
Starred in Her First Film
Latifah starred in her first film, Jungle Fever, alongside Wesley Snipes and Samuel L. Jackson.
1993
Received First Grammy Nomination
Latifah received her first Grammy nomination for Best Rap Solo Performance for her song "U.N.I.T.Y.".
1997
Received Golden Globe Nomination
Latifah received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy for her performance in Set It Off.
2002
Received Oscar Nomination
Latifah received an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Matron Mama Morton in Chicago.
2019
Received Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Latifah receives a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, becoming the first hip-hop artist to do so.

5 Interesting Facts about Queen Latifah

1.

Started as a Rapper

Before becoming an actress, Queen Latifah was a rapper and hip hop artist, with her first album All Hail the Queen released in 1989.

2.

First Woman to Host the Grammy Awards

Queen Latifah was the first woman to host the Grammy Awards in 2005, making her the first woman in 25 years to host the show.

3.

Starred in over 50 Movies

Queen Latifah has starred in over 50 movies, including Chicago, Bringing Down the House, Last Holiday, and The Secret Life of Bees.

4.

First Woman to Headline a Hip Hop Tour

In 1989, Queen Latifah became the first woman to headline a hip hop tour, headlining the "Ladies First" tour with Salt ‘N Pepa.

5.

Won Several Awards

Queen Latifah has won several awards for her acting career, including a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture Musical or Comedy for her role in Chicago.

When is Queen Latifah birthday?

Queen Latifah is an American movie actress, born on March 18, 1970. She is currently 53 years old. Queen Latifah is best known for her roles in films such as "Set It Off" and "Chicago", and for her groundbreaking hip hop albums of the late 1980s and early 1990s. She has also won several awards for her work as an actress and musician.

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