13 Musicians With Acting Careers
Musicians are a talented and creative bunch, with many also shining when they take on both the big and small screen. Artists across decades and genres make the leap into…
Justin Timberlake attends the 70th Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on September 17, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.
Frazer Harrison/Getty ImagesMusicians are a talented and creative bunch, with many also shining when they take on both the big and small screen. Artists across decades and genres make the leap into acting, often balancing careers in both areas. We took a look at musicians who made the transition to the silver screen and compiled a list of 13 who have had strong roles. See which of your favorite musicians, or actors, made the list.
Cher
Dominik Bindl/Getty ImagesNEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 03: Cher attends the opening night of the new musical 'The Cher Show' on Broadway at Neil Simon Theatre on December 03, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Dominik Bindl/Getty Images)
Mary J. Blige
Gareth Cattermole/Getty ImagesLONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 10: Mary J. Blige attends the EE British Academy Film Awards at Royal Albert Hall on February 10, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)
Madonna
Mike Coppola/Getty ImagesNEW YORK, NY - MAY 02: Madonna attends the "Manus x Machina: Fashion In An Age Of Technology" Costume Institute Gala at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 2, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images for People.com)
Ice Cube
MELBOURNE, Graham Denholm/Getty ImagesMELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 10: Ice Cube smiles as he arrives ahead of the Ride Along 2 Australian Premiere at Hoyts Melbourne Central on February 10, 2016 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Graham Denholm/Getty Images)
David Bowie
Evan Agostini/Getty ImagesNEW YORK - MAY 5: (U.S. TABS AND HOLLYWOOD REPORTER OUT) Singer David Bowie stands backstage at The Film Society of Lincoln Center's Tribute to Susan Sarandon at Avery Fisher Hall May 5, 2003 in New York City. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Getty Images)
Beyoncé
Mike Coppola/Getty ImagesNEW YORK, NY - MAY 02: Beyonce attends the "Manus x Machina: Fashion In An Age Of Technology" Costume Institute Gala at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 2, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images for People.com)
Lady Gaga
Frazer Harrison/Getty ImagesHOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 24: Lady Gaga attends the 91st Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood and Highland on February 24, 2019 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
Snoop Dogg
Frazer Harrison/Getty ImagesBEVERLY HILLS, CA - AUGUST 28: Recording artist Snoop Dogg attends the 2015 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards at Saban Theatre on August 28, 2015 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for BMI)
Mandy Moore
Amy Sussman/Getty ImagesPASADENA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 11: Mandy Moore of "This Is Us" speaks during the NBCUniversal segment of the 2020 Winter TCA Press Tour at The Langham Huntington, Pasadena on January 11, 2020 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
LL Cool J
Frazer Harrison/Getty ImagesCULVER CITY, CA - JUNE 06: Actor/recording artist LL Cool J attends Spike TV's Guys Choice 2015 at Sony Pictures Studios on June 6, 2015 in Culver City, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Spike TV)
Dolly Parton
David Becker/Getty ImagesLAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 03: Singer-songwriter Dolly Parton attends the 51st Academy of Country Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 3, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)
Jennifer Hudson
Kevork Djansezian/Getty ImagesHOLLYWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 22: Actress Jennifer Hudson attends the 87th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood & Highland Center on February 22, 2015 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
Justin Timberlake
John Phillips/Getty ImagesLONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 21: *** EDITORIAL USE ONLY IN RELATION TO THE BRIT AWARDS 2018*** Justin Timberlake attends The BRIT Awards 2018 held at The O2 Arena on February 21, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by John Phillips/Getty Images)
