Queen Latifah: Movies, Awards & Box Office
- films
- 42
- on screen
- 1990–2023
- box office
- $919M
- nominations
- 5
- average score
- 57
- Born
- March 18, 1970 (age 56)
- Birthplace
- Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
- Full name
- Dana Elaine Owens
- Citizenship
- American
- Occupations
- Rapper, singer, songwriter, actress, film producer, talk show host
- Years active
- 1988-present
- Spouses
- Eboni Nichols
- Children
- 1
The Best Queen Latifah Movies
The highest-rated films Queen Latifah is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Girls Trip (2017) scores highest, at 68. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.
Queen Latifah's Career in Numbers
Queen Latifah's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Queen Latifah works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from My Life (1993) to Ladies First: A Story of Women in Hip-Hop (2023), and the 2000s were the busiest decade.
Queen Latifah Movies by Decade
- 1990s 4
- 2000s 11
- 2010s 11
- 2020s 6
The 2000s were Queen Latifah's busiest decade, with 11 films.
Queen Latifah Movies by Genre
- Comedy 8
- Drama 7
- Family 4
- Tv movie 3
- Adventure 3
- Action 3
- Documentary 1
- Music 1
- Animation 1
- Thriller 1
Comedy is the genre Queen Latifah has worked in most, with 8 films, ahead of drama (7).
Queen Latifah Career Milestones
- First film
- My Life 1993
- Biggest box office hit
- Hairspray $204M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Hustle Movie Echo Score 68
- Newest film
- Ladies First: A Story of Women in Hip-Hop 2023
Queen Latifah Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Queen Latifah is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 57. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Queen Latifah Movies as an Actor
32- 2023
Ladies First: A Story of Women in Hip-Hop Documentary - 2022
End of the Road as Brenda · Drama Movie Echo Score: 37 - 2022
Hustle as Teresa Sugerman · Drama Movie Echo Score: 68 - 2022
The Tiger Rising as Willie May · Family Worldwide box office: $1.12M Movie Echo Score: 48 - 2021
Maya and the Three as Gran Bruja (voice) · Family - 2020
When the Streetlights Go On as Detective Grasso · Drama - 2019
The Little Mermaid Live! as Ursula · Family Worldwide box office: $2.61M Movie Echo Score: 38 - 2017
Flint as Iza Banks · Tv movie - 2017
Girls Trip Comedy Worldwide box office: $141M Movie Echo Score: 68 - 2016
Ice Age: The Great Egg-Scapade as Ellie (voice) · Adventure - 2015
The Wiz Live! as The Wiz · Tv movie - 2015
Bessie as Bessie Smith · Music - 2012
Steel Magnolias as M'Lynn · Drama - 2012
Ice Age - 4D Experience as Ellie · Adventure - 2012
Joyful Noise Comedy Worldwide box office: $31.2M - 2011
Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas as Ellie (voice) · Animation - 2010
Just Wright Comedy Worldwide box office: $21.6M - 2008
The Secret Life of Bees Drama Worldwide box office: $40M - 2008
Mad Money Thriller Worldwide box office: $26.4M - 2007
Arctic Tale Family - 2007
Hairspray Comedy Worldwide box office: $204M - 2007
Life Support as Ana · Tv movie - 2006
Last Holiday Adventure Worldwide box office: $43.5M - 2005
The Muppets’ Wizard of Oz as Aunt Em · Comedy - 2005
Beauty Shop Comedy Worldwide box office: $37.2M - 2004
Taxi Action Worldwide box office: $71.3M - 2004
Barbershop 2: Back in Business Comedy Worldwide box office: $66M - 2003
Bringing Down the House Comedy Worldwide box office: $165M - 1998
Mama Flora’s Family as Diana · Drama - 1996
Set It Off Action Worldwide box office: $41.6M - 1993
My Life as Theresa · Drama Worldwide box office: $27.8M - 1993
Who’s the Man? as Queen Latifah · Action
Queen Latifah in Documentaries & Specials
10- 2023
A GRAMMY Salute to 50 Years of Hip-Hop as Self · Music - 2023
2023 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony as Self · Music - 2021
You’re Watching Video Music Box as Self (archive footage) · Documentary - 2018
United Skates as Self · Documentary Movie Echo Score: 85 - 2017
And the Winner Isn’t as Self · Documentary - 2013
Teach as Self · Documentary - 2012
Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ as Self · Music - 2009
Zac Efron’s Pool Party as Self · Comedy - 2009
We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial as Self · Documentary - 1990
The Earth Day Special as Self · Documentary
Queen Latifah: Awards & Nominations
5 nominations across 5 award bodies, from 1997 to 2003. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.
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Oscars 1 nomination -
BAFTA 1 nomination -
Actor Awards (SAG) 1 nomination -
Golden Globes 1 nomination -
Spirit Awards 1 nomination
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75th Academy Awards- Queen Latifah: Nominated Best Supporting Actress Chicago
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56th British Academy Film Awards- Queen Latifah: Nominated Best Supporting Actress Chicago
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9th Screen Actors Guild Awards- Queen Latifah: Nominated Outstanding Supporting Female Actor Chicago
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60th Golden Globe Awards- Queen Latifah: Nominated Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Musical or Comedy (Actress) Chicago
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12th Independent Spirit Awards- Queen Latifah: Nominated Best Supporting Female Set It Off
Who Is Queen Latifah?
Queen Latifah was born in Newark, New Jersey, U.S. in 1970 and is 56 years old. Credited on films since 1990, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Queen Latifah, born as Dana Elaine Owens on March 18, 1970, is an embodiment of multi-talent. While globally celebrated as an American rapper, her versatility extends well into fields of singing, songwriting, acting, and producing. Renowned in the international music industry for her groundbreaking influence, she rose to prominence during the late 1980s and early 1990s, making pioneering contributions to the 'Golden Era' of Hip Hop. Her Academy Award nomination and countless other notable accolades bear witness to her remarkable talent. Subtly incorporating third-wave feminism in the machismo-dominated Hip-Hop realm, Latifah's lyrics resonated with themes of sexual liberation, female autonomy, and domination. She redefined the reception of Hip-Hop music embracing an Afrocentric narrative and challenging the existing Eurocentric mythology attached to the music genre. As an actress, producer, and owner of the production company, Flavor Unit Entertainment, her influence goes well beyond music. Pioneering the portrayal of nuanced, complex Black characters on television and film, she has bagged a Golden Globe Award, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, and two NAACP Image Awards, apart from receiving international acclaim for her performances.
As a dedicated activist, Queen Latifah has always challenged Eurocentric standards in society. Whether it is through her self-picked name, her Afrocentric music, or her bold depiction of black womanhood on television, she has consistently pushed boundaries and broken stereotypes. With the setting up of her record label, Flavor Unit Records, in the mid-'90s, she created opportunities for myriad artists while carving out her own unique space in the entertainment industry. Today, she stands as a beacon of inspiration for countless young artists the world over, extending influence into areas of fashion, body positivity, and even politics.
Who Queen Latifah Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Queen Latifah shares the most films with. LL Cool J comes first, with 5 films together, followed by Will Smith (4).
Queen Latifah: Questions & Answers
How many movies Queen Latifah has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Queen Latifah been in?
Queen Latifah is credited on 42 films, from 1990 to 2023. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Queen Latifah's highest-grossing movie?
Hairspray (2007) is Queen Latifah's biggest box office hit, with $204M worldwide, ahead of Bringing Down the House (2003) ($165M). Across every film with box office figures, Queen Latifah's movies have made $919M.
Queen Latifah's biggest hits What is the best Queen Latifah movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Queen Latifah's best-rated film is United Skates (2018) with a score of 85, followed by Hustle (2022) (68).
Best Queen Latifah movies, ranked Has Queen Latifah won an Oscar?
Queen Latifah has been nominated for an Oscar but has not won one yet. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Queen Latifah has 0 wins from 5 nominations.
How old is Queen Latifah?
Queen Latifah is 56 years old, born on March 18, 1970 in Newark, New Jersey, U.S..
What is Queen Latifah's newest movie?
The most recent film on Queen Latifah's filmography is A GRAMMY Salute to 50 Years of Hip-Hop (2023), in the role of Self.
Who does Queen Latifah work with most often?
Queen Latifah shares the most films with LL Cool J (5 films), Will Smith (4 films) and Mary J. Blige (4 films).
The Best Queen Latifah Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 42 credits.
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