Queen Latifah

Acting

Born March 18, 1970 · Newark, New Jersey, USA

Also known as Dana Owens · Dana Elaine Owens

Biography

Dana Elaine Owens, known professionally by her stage name Queen Latifah, is an American rapper and actress. She has received various accolades, including a Grammy Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, a Golden Globe Award, three Actor Awards, and two NAACP Image Awards, in addition to a nomination for an Academy Award. In 2006, she became the first hip-hop artist to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Latifah was inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2026 through the musical influence category.

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Awards & recognition

New Jersey Hall of Fame · 2011
NAACP Image Award — Outstanding Actress in a Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special · 2008
Screen Actors Guild Award — Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Miniseries or Television Movie · 2008
Broadcast Film Critics Association Award — Best Cast · 2007
Women Film Critics Circle Awards · 2007

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Women Film Critics Circle Awards · 2004
BET Award — Best Actor & Actress · 2003
Screen Actors Guild Award — Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture · 2003
Teen Choice Award — Choice Movie Actress – Comedy · 2003
Broadcast Film Critics Association Award — Best Cast · 2002
Grammy Award — Best Rap Solo Performance · 1995
Soul Train Music Award — Sammy Davis, Jr. – Entertainer of the Year · 1995
Grammy Award — Best Rap Solo Performance · 1994
Candace Award · 1992
star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Grammy Award — Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album · 2007 · nominated
Grammy Award — Best Jazz Vocal Album · 2004 · nominated
Academy Award — Best Supporting Actress · 2003 · nominated
Grammy Award — Best Female Rap Solo Performance · 2003 · nominated
Grammy Award — Best Rap Solo Performance · 1992 · nominated
Grammy Award — Best Rap Solo Performance · 1991 · nominated
Grammy Award — Best Rap Solo Performance · 1990 · nominated