Singers who became Oscar nominated/winning actors/actresses

Singers who became Oscar nominated/winning actors/actresses Jan 1, 2020 22:51:03 GMT

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Post by spiderwort on Jan 1, 2020 22:51:03 GMT

Jan 1, 2020 22:16:05 GMT Archelaus said:

Will Smith. He started out as a rapper for DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince and started acting in the hit sitcom, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, and starred in several blockbuster films. He was nominated an Oscar in Ali.

I'm not sure if Liza Minnelli counts. She did start performing at an early age in theater, but she was a nightclub singer and released several studio albums during the 1960s. She was nominated an Oscar in The Sterile Cuckoo and won one in Cabaret.

Lady Gaga. She was nominated an Oscar in A Star is Born (2018).

Yes, in my research I was surprised to learn about Will Smith. A rapper, wow! As for Liza, I'm not sure. It's close enough to debate, I guess. First job on Broadway at 19, but apparently she was singing in nightclubs in her adolescence. I say let's give it to her. Like mother, like daughter. Seems right.