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Queen Latifah believes Jude Law has what it takes to be a rapper
- Queen Latifah is adamant Jude Law has what it takes to make it as a rap star. During an appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on Thursday night, host Stephen asked the entertainer what it was like to make the transition from rapper to screen star when she landed supporting roles in films in the early '90s. "For me, it was a pretty good transition. I didn't know what the heck I was doing, to be honest with you," Latifah replied. "I think because we make videos as rappers, we're used to
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New Orleans Festivalgoers Do the Electric Slide on Bourbon Street
There was some seriously coordinating revelry going on at the Essence festival in New Orleans on the weekend of July 7.After the likes of Mary J Blige and Queen Latifah had done their thing on the main stage, the party continued on Bourbon Street with a mass rendition of the electric slide, as recorded by Arthur Hudson. Credit: Arthur Hudson via Storyful
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MOVIES & TV SHOWS
Steel Magnolias
1h 30min
2012
The Equalizer
0h 43min
2021
Beyond Breathless
2020
Bounce Celebrates Black History
2020
The Wonderful World of Disney Presents The Little Mermaid Live!
2019
The Trap
1h 30min
2019
Ms. Lauryn Hill: Live at RMC
2017
Revolt Icon Award 2017: Queen Latifah
2017
The Best of Queen Latifah
2017
Music Talks: Queen Latifah
2017
The 27th Annual GLAAD Media Awards
2016
The Making of the Wiz Live!
2015
Albums
All Hail the Queen
1989
Rhino Hi-Five: Queen Latifah
2006
Persona
2009
Cue the Rain
2009
Trav'lin' Light
2007
I'm Gonna Live Till I Die
2007
Poetry Man
2007
Hip-Hop Hits
2005
20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection
2005
Dana Owens Album
2004
She's a Queen: A Collection of Greatest Hits
2002
Order in the Court
1998
Black Reign
1993
Nature of a Sista
1991
AWARDS
| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actress in a Limited Series or Motion Picture Made | Bessie (film) | Nominated |
| 2016 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries | Bessie (film) | Winner |
| 2015 | Emmy (Primetime) | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie | Bessie (film) | Nominated |
| 2008 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries | Life Support (film) | Winner |
| 2008 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actress in a Limited Series or Motion Picture Made | Life Support (film) | Winner |