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     • Queen Latifah is an American musician and actress whose success in music in the late 1980s launched a wave of female rappers and helped redefine the traditionally male genre. She later became a notable actress, appearing in such films as Jungle Fever, Living Out Loud, Chicago, and Last Holiday.
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   Latifah received critical acclaim for her portrayal of blues singer Bessie Smith in the HBO film Bessie (2015), which she co-produced, winning the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Television Movie. From 2016 to 2019, she starred as Carlotta Brown in the musical drama series Star.

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   What was Queen Latifah known for?

   • She later became a notable actress, and for her performance in Chicago (2002), she received an Academy Award nomination. Owens was given the nickname Latifah (Arabic for “delicate” or “sensitive”) as a child and later adopted the moniker Queen Latifah.

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   What movies did Queen Latifah appear in?

   • Latifah appeared in the 1996 box-office hit, Set It Off, and had a supporting role in the Holly Hunter film Living Out Loud (1998). She played the role of Thelma in the 1999 movie The Bone Collector, alongside Denzel Washington and Angelina Jolie. She also had her own talk show, The Queen Latifah Show, from 1999 to 2001 and revamped in 2013.

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   Is Queen Latifah the best female rapper?

   • Often cited as one of the best female rappers, Queen Latifah achieved groundbreaking success in the late 1980s and early 1990s, and became what Pitchfork considered as the "most recognizable female rapper" of the golden era of hip hop.

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   How did Queen 'Latifah' get her name?

   • Her entire name was self-chosen, and while ‘Latifah’ came from an Arabic book, ‘Queen’ originated from her desire to create a strong, black identity, which was fueled by her mother, Rita Owens, who gave her the foundation to develop into a self-proclaimed Queen.

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4. www.biography.com › musicians › queen-latifahQueen Latifah - Movies, Age & Real Name - Biography

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   Mar 12, 2020 · Queen Latifah is a Grammy Award-winning rapper, record producer and actress, known for her roles in the big-screen adaptation of 'Chicago' and the TV film 'Bessie.'.

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   Jun 19, 2024 · Queen Latifah is an American musician and actress whose success in music in the late 1980s launched a wave of female rappers and helped redefine the traditionally male genre. She later became a notable actress, appearing in such films as Jungle Fever, Living Out Loud, Chicago, and Last Holiday.

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   Queen Latifah, born as Dana Elaine Owens, is an African-American award winning rapper, singer, music producer, entrepreneur and actress. She is one of first female rap artists who caught music industry’s attention. She was the first female rapper to be nominated for the academy awards.

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   • "Ladies First" Queen Latifah Featuring Monie Love.
   • "Weekend Love" Queen Latifah Featuring Tony Rebel.
   • “U.N.I.T.Y.” Queen Latifah.
   • “Just Another Day” Queen Latifah.

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   See Queen Latifah full list of movies and tv shows from their career. Find where to watch Queen Latifah's latest movies and tv shows.

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    One of the most prominent female hip-hop artists on the scene for over a decade, Queen Latifah has also made tremendous inroads in movies, television, and artist management, with her management company, Flavor Unit, alongside her business partner Shakim Compere.