Hollywood Double Threats: Artist Who Act

Chris Brown’s first major film role was Duron in ‘Stomp the Yard.’ Since his first movie Chris has appeared in ‘This Christmas’ and ‘Takers.’

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Chris Brown’s first major film role was Duron in ‘Stomp the Yard.’ Since his first movie Chris has appeared in ‘This Christmas’ and ‘Takers.’

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Alicia Keys has three movie roles playing Georgia Sykes in ‘Smokin’ Aces’, Lynette in ‘The Nanny Diaries’ and June Boatwright in ‘The Secret Life of Bees.’

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Beyonce first leaped in front of the television camera as the lead actress in ‘Carmen: A Hip Hopera.’ Since her first acting opportunity she has been nominated for Golden Globe and NAACP Image Award for her roles in ‘Dreamgirls’ and ‘Cadillac Records.’

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“Sweet Lady” singer Tyrese captured movie-goers in his first feature film ‘Baby Boy.’ Since his first role in 2001 he’s been featured in ‘Transformers’, ‘Four Brothers’ and ‘Death Race.’

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Former 3LW singer Naturi Naughton revived her entertainment by taking a break from making records to focus on acting. She secured her first major role as Lil Kim in ‘Notorious’ then appeared in the remake of ‘Fame.’

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Omarion used his dance skills in his first lead role as David in ‘You Got Served.’ Omarion has appeared in three additional films including ‘Fat Albert’, ‘Feel the Noise’ and ‘Somebody Help Me.’

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Jill Scott began to pursue an acting career in 2000 when she joined a fellowship in a Philadelphia theater company. It took her several years for her to hit the silver screen. In 2007 she accepted roles in ‘Hounddog’ and Tyler Perry’s film ‘Why Did I Get Married?’

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Jennifer Hudson stole the show in winning the New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Supporting Actress and BET Award for Best Actress. She appeared in HBO’s Sex and the City as Carrie Bradshaw’s assistant.