is a game-changing artist in every sense of the word. She exploded on the scene with her bold declaration that hip-hop put “Ladies First.” She followed that up by moving into TV with the classic comedy sitcom “Living Single,” then transitioned into an extremely successful movie career.
With all her accomplishments, it was only a matter of time before Hollywood turned her life into a film. And the independent, enterprising artist is taking matters into her own hands. According to , “The Equalizer” star’s Flavor Unit Entertainment is partnering with Will Smith’s Westbrook Studios, and Jesse Collins Entertainment “to produce a slate of [hip-hop] biopics about iconic artists,” beginning by telling her own story.
We imagine the film will follow Latifah’s rise to stardom and the many obstacles she’s encountered along the way. Below, we have suggestions for a few key things we’d like to see take center stage in the film. Portraying the legendary entertainer is a big responsibility, but we do have an idea for one possible candidate.
Oscar winner Da’Vine Joy Randolph can do both comedy and drama, plus she shares that special confidence that has made Queen Latifah a star. If the producers want to get this rundown of hip-hop biopics off to a solid start and establish them as serious films, casting “The Holdovers” actress seems the best choice. Queen Latifah has always been protective of her personal life, and we totally understand.
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