Queen Latifah is a critically acclaimed television and film actress, musician, producer, entrepreneur, and author. Her acting accolades include: an Oscar, Golden Globe and SAG Award nomination for her portrayal as Mama Morton in Miramax’s Chicago; an Emmy nomination, Golden Globe win and a SAG Award win for her role in Life Support; an Emmy Award and Golden Globe Award nomination; a SAG Award win for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries for her role in Bessie, an HBO biopic, and a NAACP Image Award win for Outstanding Actress in a Television Movie, Limited Series or Dramatic Special for her role in Flint, a Lifetime original.

Latifah has not just been recognized for acting: she has earned seven total Grammy nominations including a Grammy Award for Best Solo Rap Performance in 1994.

She can also be seen as Ursula in ABC’s live TV musical of “The Little Mermaid.” In 2017, she starred in Universal Pictures’ summer box office hit Girls Trip, alongside Jada Pinkett Smith, Regina Hall, and Tiffany Haddish.

She has starred in over 40 feature films, has executive produced over 60 titles, and was the first hip hop artist to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. She has been a CoverGirl for nearly 15 years, performed for the President, and hosted the Nobel Peace Prize concert. Latifah has run her own makeup line for over 10 years, launched 3 successful fragrances, and authored 2 books.

Latifah also owns and operates Flavor Unit Entertainment, a production company, with her business partner Shakim Compere.