Queen Latifah: Fashion Transformation

Queen of the New

Watch Latifah Transform

Queen Latifah has shown the world that you can be all you can be. From rapper, to singer, to actress, she has taken herself through many different life roles and new looks. As a new style icon, Queen Latifah wants the world to know that "beauty comes in all flavors and sizes."

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Colors and Crown

A Unique Rap Aesthetic

At a time when female emcees were few, and many women in music used their bodies to sell records, Queen Latifah used her style to maintain her dignity. Back in 1991, her crown-like hats and robe-like garments expressed her strength.

Gangsta Weave

A Costume for Screen

Queen Latifah played one of her first major movie roles -- Cleo in the 1996 film 'Set It Off' -- in a less-than-glamorous outfit that displayed the grit of her character. This was a major difference in appearance and tone from Latifah as a positive, colorful rapper.

Go Mamma!

Latifah Goes Gold

As Matron Mama Morton in 2002's 'Chicago,' the Queen became a siren of the screen. Her power of characterization emerged -- in addition to her singing voice! Latifah credits her father, who owned a jazz club, with her love of the music and released 'The Dana Owens Album' in 2004.

Casual Beauty

As Star of 'Beauty Shop'

Latifah lands her first leading role in 'Beauty Shop,' playing a girl from the 'hood who makes good. But this is certainly not the Queen from her early hip-hop days. Queen Latifah's polish becomes permanent.

Latifah Gets Serious

And True to Life

As Ana in HBO's feature 'Life Support,' Queen Latifah once again shows her ability to adapt to any role, this time portraying a woman living with HIV.

Blonde Babe

And Campy Curves

As Motormouth Maybelle in the smash musical hit 'Hairspray,' Queen Latifah takes her look to an even more surprising extreme by going platinum blonde. As a veteran of musical films, some of Queen Latifah's favorite musical movies are 'Sparkle' and 'The Wiz.'

Perfected Glamour

The Queen Gets Gorgeous

Despite her chameleonic transformations, Queen Latifah knows who she is. At the 2007 Academy Awards, she shines in a column dress with simple jewelry. Latifah told Black Voices: "Beauty comes from the inside, and we can hook it up outside."

Jazz Singer

Latifah's Latest Role

Queen Latifah has just released her second album of jazz songs, 'Trav'lin' Light.' She is also on a tour to promote her new album. We hope Queen Latifah inspires you to constantly transform your own life, taking on new roles as you become the best you can be.