Home HomeSwedenLivingWorld world_2_fill WorldBusiness BusinessSports sports-soccer SportsEntertainmentEntertain

Will Smith produces film about Queen Latifah's life

Will Smith is to produce a so-called "biopic" based on hip-hop artist Queen Latifah's life, writes Deadline. The two have been friends for many years.

» Published: 20 September 2024

Will Smith produces film about Queen Latifah's life
Photo: Matt Rourke/AP/TT

"We entered this industry together and hip hop has shaped us. It has grown into more than just music and has left a mark on our culture and society", says Latifah, or Dana Elaine Owens as she is actually named, in a statement.

Both Queen Latifah and Will Smith started making music in the late 1980s. Recently, Will Smith launched a podcast, "Class of '88", where one episode focused on Latifah's impact on hip hop.

Latifah has focused more on her acting career than music in recent years. She has starred in films such as "Valentine's Day", "Bringing Down the House", and "Hairspray". She became the first female hip hop artist to be nominated for an Oscar for her role as prison warden Mama Morton in the musical "Chicago" in 2003.

In 2021, she made headlines when she came out as gay in an acceptance speech at the Bet Awards, where she thanked her partner Eboni Nichols and ended with "Happy Pride". Latifah had previously not wanted to reveal anything about her private life, despite speculation about her sexuality.

Her latest album "Persona" was released in 2009.

Tags
TTT
By TTThis article has been altered and translated by Sweden Herald

More news

After the drama: "Paradise Hotel" gets a new season
2 MIN READ

After the drama: "Paradise Hotel" gets a new season

They Can Be the Thriller of the Year
1 MIN READ

They Can Be the Thriller of the Year

Liam Payne flies home to England
1 MIN READ

Liam Payne flies home to England

They will be hosting Melodifestivalen
2 MIN READ

They will be hosting Melodifestivalen

Emotional when Hans dies in "Wahlgren's World"
2 MIN READ

Emotional when Hans dies in "Wahlgren's World"

The TV series about The Pirate Bay doesn't take sides
3 MIN READ

The TV series about The Pirate Bay doesn't take sides

Kimmel after Trump's victory: "Good evening for Putin"
1 MIN READ

Kimmel after Trump's victory: "Good evening for Putin"

The Turnaround: SR Takes Over Threatened Library
1 MIN READ

The Turnaround: SR Takes Over Threatened Library

Up to 400 may be laid off from Finnish Yle
1 MIN READ

Up to 400 may be laid off from Finnish Yle

The Swedish songs that count towards the EU's songbook
1 MIN READ

The Swedish songs that count towards the EU's songbook

Oasis Expands World Tour
1 MIN READ

Oasis Expands World Tour

Kristofer Hivju is Santa's unknown brother
3 MIN READ

Kristofer Hivju is Santa's unknown brother

Celebrities react to the election result
2 MIN READ

Celebrities react to the election result

The State Wins Against Secretly Filmed Vaccine Opponent
2 MIN READ

The State Wins Against Secretly Filmed Vaccine Opponent

St. Goran Hospital becomes a reality TV show
1 MIN READ

St. Goran Hospital becomes a reality TV show

"Michael" to Premiere in Fall 2025
1 MIN READ

"Michael" to Premiere in Fall 2025

Million Support to Malmö Art Hall
1 MIN READ

Million Support to Malmö Art Hall

Jens Lapidus makes TV about famous violent crimes
2 MIN READ

Jens Lapidus makes TV about famous violent crimes

Million Grant to Malmö Art Hall
1 MIN READ

Million Grant to Malmö Art Hall

This week's film and series
2 MIN READ

This week's film and series