- Launched Queen Latifah Signature Series line of intimate apparel designed to support the fight against breast cancer. (2004)
- Writes The World, a semi-autobiographical song that talks about how she was molested as a child. (October 18, 2003)
- Has been replaced in the upcoming BARBERSHOP spin-off BEAUTY SHOP by actress Vivica A. Fox. (October 7, 2003)
- Has signed a multimedia deal with live entertainment outfits Creative Battery and AEG/LIVE, and Vector Recordings (2003)
- Host Vibe magazine's Vibe Awards. (2003)
- Was paid roughly $1,000,000 for BRINGING DOWN THE HOUSE (2003)
- Was paid $325,000 for CHICAGO (2002)
- Latifah has had breast reduction surgery - She has cut her bust size down from an attention-grabbing DD cup to a more manageable C. (June 21, 2003)
- Is Rap's first lady.
- Was a Burger King employee.
- Both her father and older brother were cops.
- Latifah is Arabic for delicate and sensitive.
- Was arrested for assaulting a photographer. [6 February 1996]
- Was arrested for carrying a loaded pistol & marijuana. [3 February 1996]
- Carjacked and a friend was shot. [July 1995]
- Older brother Lance Owens, who was a police officer, died in an accident on the motorcycle Latifah bought for him as a present. She still wears the motorcycle key around her neck.
- Is Co-CEO of Flavor Unit Entertainment
- Had to coach her BRINGING DOWN THE HOUSE co-stars Steve Martin and Eugene Levy in hip-hop slang.
- Is first female rapper to be nominated for an Academy Award.
- Nominated for Best Fight at MTV Movie Awards for BRINGING DOWN THE HOUSE (2004) - shared with Missi Pyle
- Nominated for Best Female Performance at MTV Movie Awards for BRINGING DOWN THE HOUSE (2004)
- Nominated for Best Actress in a Supporting Role at Academy Awards for CHICAGO (2003)
- Nominated for Best Female Performance at MTV Movie Awards for CHICAGO (2003)
- Nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role at BAFTA Awards for CHICAGO (2003)
- Nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture at Golden Globe Awards for CHICAGO (2003)
- Nominated for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role at Screen Actors Guild Awards for CHICAGO (2003)
Quotes- "I'm not always funny. There are people who are funnier than me, way funnier. I think I'm right. I think I have a great sense of humor, so I can be silly and I'm not afraid to make fun of myself or be ugly in a movie. I'm willing to put myself out there where some people aren't."
Awards- NAACP's Image award: best actress, BRINGING DOWN THE HOUSE (2004)
- Image Awards: Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture, BRINGING DOWN THE HOUSE (2004)
- Black Reel Awards: Theatrical - Best Supporting Actress, CHICAGO (2003)
- Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards: Best Acting Ensemble, CHICAGO (2003)
- BET Awards: Favorite Actress (2003)
- Screen Actors Guild Awards: Outstanding Performance by the Cast of a Theatrical Motion Picture, CHICAGO (2003)
- Acapulco Black Film Festival: Best Actress, SET IT OFF (1997)
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