Queen Latifah

Movie Actress

Birthday March 18, 1970

Birth Sign Pisces

Birthplace Newark, NJ

Age 54 years old

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About

Golden Globe-winning actress who was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the 2002 film Chicago. She starred in the FOX sitcom Living Single in the '90s and played roles in the films Bringing Down the HouseGirls Trip and Hairspray. She also became host of The Queen Latifah Show on CBS. 

Before Fame

She beat boxed for the hip-hop group, Ladies Fresh, in 1988. 

Trivia

She became the spokeswoman for CoverGirl Cosmetics. She voiced Ellie in the Ice Age franchise. 

Family Life

Her brother died in an auto collision in 1992 after she bought him a motorcycle. This led to her drug abuse and depression, from which she recovered. She dedicated her 1993 album, Black Reign, to him. 

Associated With

She starred in Joyful Noise with Dolly Parton in 2012. 

Video

Queen Latifah Highlights
Queen Latifah Highlights