TOP 10 Female Singers Who Act

Many female singers have also built successful acting careers. Well-known artists like Lady Gaga, Beyoncé, and Jennifer Hudson have transitioned into film and television, earning critical acclaim. Others—such as Cher, Whitney Houston, Barbra Streisand, and Queen Latifah—have made significant contributions to both music and cinema.

Here are the Top 10:

1. Lady Gaga

Lady Gaga has starred in several major films, including A Star Is Born (2018), House of Gucci (2021), and Joker: Folie à Deux (2024). She also appeared in Machete Kills (2013), Sin City: A Dame to Kill For (2014), and Muppets Most Wanted (2014).

2. Madonna

Madonna has acted in numerous films, beginning with A Certain Sacrifice (1985). She also appeared in the James Bond film Die Another Day (2002). Other notable movies include Desperately Seeking Susan (1985), Dick Tracy (1990), A League of Their Own (1992), and Evita (1996), for which she won a Golden Globe for Best Actress. Additional roles include Body of Evidence (1993) and The Next Best Thing (2000).

3. Ariana Grande

Ariana Grande stars in Wicked (2024) and Wicked: For Good (2025) and appeared in Don’t Look Up (2021). Her earlier film roles include voice work in Underdogs (2014) and a cameo in Zoolander 2 (2016).

4. Queen Latifah

Queen Latifah has a wide-ranging film career, including Set It Off (1996), Chicago (2002), Hairspray (2007), Bringing Down the House (2003), Girls Trip (2017), and the Ice Age film series. She also stars in The Equalizer (2021–2025).

5. Jennifer Hudson

Jennifer Hudson has acted in numerous films, including Dreamgirls (2006), which earned her an Oscar. Other roles include Sex and the City (2008), The Secret Life of Bees (2008), Respect (2021) where she portrayed Aretha Franklin, Cats (2019), Chi-Raq (2015), and Sing (2016).

6. Beyoncé

Beyoncé has appeared in many films, including Dreamgirls (2006), Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002), The Fighting Temptations (2003), and Epic (2013). She has also done voice acting in The Lion King (2019) and Mufasa: The Lion King (2024).

7. Rihanna

Rihanna has appeared in Ocean’s 8 (2018), Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets (2017), Battleship (2012), This Is the End (2013), and voiced the lead character in the animated film Home (2015).

8. Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift has acted in several films, including The Giver (2014), Cats (2019), and Amsterdam (2022). She also appeared in Valentine’s Day (2010) and had cameo roles in Hannah Montana: The Movie (2009) and Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience (2009).

9. Jennifer Lopez

Jennifer Lopez has an extensive acting career, with recent roles in Atlas (2024), The Mother (2023), and Marry Me (2022). Her notable films include Hustlers (2019), Maid in Manhattan (2002), Selena (1997), and The Wedding Planner (2001). Upcoming projects include Kiss of the Spider Woman (2025) and The Last Mrs. Parrish (2025).

10. Dolly Parton

Dolly Parton made her film debut in the classic 9 to 5 (1980). Other notable films include The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (1982), Rhinestone (1984), Steel Magnolias (1989), Joyful Noise (2012), Coat of Many Colors (2015), and Christmas on the Square (2020).

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