Star Turn
It's always a big deal with a musician makes their film debut. Everyone wants to know if they can pull it off as an actor. Most musicians pass the test with flying colors while others flounder; meaning the response to their acting is less than stellar. These musicians below have made their mark in films and still continue to do so.
Beyonce in "Dreamgirls"
Beyonce had done movies prior to this but her role as Deena Jones in "Dreamgirls" is perhaps her best known role to date.
Janet Jackson in "Poetic Justice"
This is one of my favorite movies and Janet Jackson did a great job portraying the poet/beautician who finds love on the road with Tupac Shakur.
50 Cent in "Get Rich Or Die Trying"
Based on his own life story, 50 Cent played himself in this coming of age tale that showcased 50's rise into Hip Hop.
Ashanti in "Coach Carter"
It was a small role but Ashanti earned kudos for her portrayal of the girlfriend of a high school basketball player in the film that starred Samuel L. Jackson.
Chris Brown in "Takers"
Chris Brown played a guy who was from the wrong side of the tracks in this film that starred an all star cast of Hollywood's elite. I can never forget the scene where he was being chased and falling through windows and so forth and didn't have a single scratch on him.
Jill Scott in "Why Did I Get Married?"
Jill Scott played a jilted lover dogged by her philandering husband and is forced to pull it together when he falls for her friend.
Beyonce in "Dreamgirls"
Beyonce had done movies prior to this but her role as Deena Jones in "Dreamgirls" is perhaps her best known role to date.
Janet Jackson in "Poetic Justice"
This is one of my favorite movies and Janet Jackson did a great job portraying the poet/beautician who finds love on the road with Tupac Shakur.
50 Cent in "Get Rich Or Die Trying"
Based on his own life story, 50 Cent played himself in this coming of age tale that showcased 50's rise into Hip Hop.
Ashanti in "Coach Carter"
It was a small role but Ashanti earned kudos for her portrayal of the girlfriend of a high school basketball player in the film that starred Samuel L. Jackson.
Chris Brown in "Takers"
Chris Brown played a guy who was from the wrong side of the tracks in this film that starred an all star cast of Hollywood's elite. I can never forget the scene where he was being chased and falling through windows and so forth and didn't have a single scratch on him.
Jill Scott in "Why Did I Get Married?"
Jill Scott played a jilted lover dogged by her philandering husband and is forced to pull it together when he falls for her friend.
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