Queen Latifah is an American rapper, songwriter, singer, actress, and producer. She has a net worth of $60 million as of 2022.
Born in Newark, New Jersey, Queen Latifah first gained notoriety as a rapper in the late 1980s and early 1990s with her debut album All Hail the Queen. She went on to release several more albums throughout the 1990s and 2000s including Black Reign and The Dana Owens Album. As an actress, she has starred in films such as Set It Off (1996), Chicago (2002), Hairspray (2007), and 22 Jump Street (2014). In 2015, she launched her own talk show on CBS called The Queen Latifah Show which ran for two seasons.
Outside of her music and acting career, Queen Latifah is also a successful businesswoman. She has her own line of cosmetics called CoverGirl Queen Collection and has endorsements deals with various brands including Nike, Pizza Hut, and Toyota. In 2009, she launched her own production company called Flavor Unit Entertainment which has produced television shows such as Single Ladies and Steel Magnolias remake.