Celebrity Birthday; Queen Latifah MOVIE ACTRESS

ABOUTGolden Globe-winning actress who was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Acress for her role in Chicago in 2002.

BEFORE FAMEShe beat boxed for the hip-hop group, Ladies Fresh, in 1988.

TRIVIA FACTShe became the spokeswoman for CoverGirl Cosmetics and starred alongside a popular rapper named Common in Just Wright.

FAMILY LIFEHer brother died in an auto collision in 1992 after she bought him a motorcycle. This led to her drug abuse and depression, from which she recovered. She dedicated her 1993 album, Black Reign, to him.

ASSOCIATED WITHShe starred in Joyful Noise with Dolly Parton in 2012.