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Lizzo

Acting

Born April 27, 1988 · Detroit, Michigan, USA

Also known as Melissa Jefferson · Melissa Viviane Jefferson

Biography

Melissa Viviane Jefferson (born April 27, 1988), known professionally as Lizzo, is an American singer, rapper, and songwriter. Born in Detroit, Michigan, she later moved to Houston, Texas, where she began performing before moving to Minneapolis, where she began her recording career in hip hop music. Prior to signing with Nice Life Recording Company and Atlantic Records, Lizzo released two studio albums—Lizzobangers (2013) and Big Grrrl Small World (2015). Lizzo's first major-label EP, Coconut Oil, was released in 2016.

Filmography30 titles

Songs & Stories with Kelly Clarkson

2025as Self

The Mandalorian

2019as The Duchess

Hollywood Medium with Tyler Henry

as Self - Guest

The Simpsons

1989as Happy Little Elf Doll / Lizzo (voice)

The Eric Andre Show

2012as Self

MTV Video Music Awards

as Self

RuPaul's Drag Race

2009as Self - Guest Judge

Lizzo: Live in Concert

2022as Self

The Graham Norton Show

2007as Self

Hot Ones

2015as Self

My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman

2018as Self

Barbie

2023Songs

Friday Night Lights

2004as Background Band Member (uncredited)

Saturday Night Live

1975as Self - Musical Guest

UglyDolls

2019as Lydia (voice)

Hustlers

2019as Liz

The Roast of Kevin Hart

2026as Self - Roaster

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

2015as Self - Musical Guest

The Voice

2011as Self - Advisor

The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder

2022as Lizzo (voice)

The Ellen DeGeneres Show

2003as Self

The Jennifer Hudson Show

as Self - Guest

Scary Movie

2026Songs

2 Dope Queens

as Self

Love, Lizzo

2022as Self

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

2003as Self - Guest

Late Night with Seth Meyers

2014as Self - Guest

The D'Amelio Show

2021as Self (archive footage)

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

2009as Self - Guest

Lizzo's Watch Out for the Big Grrrls

as Self