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Singers Turned Actors

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Oct 29, 2025 11:34 PM
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Eminem

Though the rapper's filmography isn't very long, it does include starring in the award-winning drama, 8 Mile.


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Rihanna

The singer has put in "Work" in the recording studio and on camera! The Barbadian beauty had a major role in Battleship and is part of the cast of Ocean's Eight.


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Janelle Monae

The "Tightrope" singer made a name for herself, being featured in two Oscar nominated films in 2017: Moonlight and Hidden Figures.


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Will Smith

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air got his start in the music industry, rapping with his childhood friend and producer DJ Jazzy Jeff.


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Donnie Wahlberg

The News Kids on the Block singer hasn't left his boyband roots behind, but has added actor to his resume, appearing in shows like Blue Bloods.


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Jennifer Hudson

The vocal powerhouse got her start on American Idol, but became a household name when her acting career took off with Dream Girls.


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Mark Wahlberg

Looks like it runs in the family! Formerly known as Marky Mark, the rapper turned actor is famous for his work on screen, ranging from action films to comedies like Ted.


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Queen Latifah

Beginning as a rapper, the star has shown she can do pretty much anything, even starring in the Oscar-winning Chicago.


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Justin Timberlake

Is there anything he can't do? The singer/designer/activist/actor is a true renaissance man. Don't believe us? Watch The Social Network and then we'll talk.


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Beyoncé

Before Queen Bey starred in Dream Girls, she was Foxy Cleopatra opposite Mike Meyers in Austin Powers in Gold Member.


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Lady Gaga

Mother Monster fit right in on the set of American Horror Story: Hotel, which brings the horror series to Los Angeles, Calif., before taking on A Star Is Born.


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Bow Wow

When the young rapper isn't in the studio, he's on the screen! The actor starred in Lottery Ticket in 2010, and has been a regular on CSI: Cyber since 2015.


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John Legend

"Everybody Knows" the singer for his hit songs, but he's also quite the actor, even appearing alongside Ryan Gosling in La La Land.


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Awkwafina

The rapper made the switch to television providing commentary on Girl Code - now she's a part of the films Crazy Rich Asians and Ocean's Eight.


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Ice Cube

"Straight Outta Compton" and onto the silver screen! The MC has had hit after hit - from "It Was a Good Day" to Are We There Yet?


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Cher

"I Got You Babe"...and also an Academy Award and a few Golden Globes. The superstar is known not only for her music, but for her acting in films like Moonstruck and Burlesque.


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Common

The hip-hop artist and Kanye West's collaborator does more than just music - he's also an actor, appearing in films like Selma and John Wick: Chapter 2.


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Ludacris

The rapper has always been a "Money Maker"; besides being a hip-hop legend, Luda stars in the Fast and Furious franchise.


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Madonna

The "Like A Virgin" singer is no virgin to the big screen, appearing in films like Evita and A League Of Their Own.


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LL Cool J

In addition to being one of the first mainstream hip-hop acts, the legendary rapper has starred in a number of films, and is a part of NCIS: LA.


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