Can You Name All of These Musicians Who Acted in a Movie?

By: Jane Andrews
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Can You Name All of These Musicians Who Acted in a Movie?
Image: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer / Live Nation Productions / Gerber Pictures / Peters Entertainment / Joint Effort

About This Quiz

Making it in Hollywood is hard. So is dominating the charts as a successful singer or musician. Performers who can do both deserve an extra round of applause from all of us, as it's a feat that's extremely tricky to pull off (successfully, at least). A select number of songstresses have even scored Academy Awards for their big-screen efforts, including genre-defying icons like Cher and Barbra Streisand. And recently, pop-singing sensation Lady Gaga wowed us all with her stunning performance in the 2018 remake of "A Star Is Born," for which she earned an Oscar nomination for Best Actress. You go, Gaga.

Of course, there have also been some high-profile failures in the realm of music-to-movie crossovers. Remember Mariah Carey in "Glitter"? Or Kelly Clarkson in "From Justin to Kelly"? Those films both earned Golden Raspberry Award nominations for being among the worst that cinema has to offer. Still, these performers deserve credit for being brave - if you've ever switched careers or learned an instrument as an adult, you know what we're talking about.

This quiz is filled with images of musicians who have starred in movies, from the most well-known to the most obscure. How many crossover artists can you identify? Bonus points if you know the flicks (and in some cases, TV shows) that they've been in!

Will Smith - Men in Black
Amblin Entertainment / Parkes/MacDonald Productions
Who is this rapper-turned-actor?
Method Man
Common
Will Smith
Eminem
Cher Moonstruck
Star Partners II Ltd. / Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Do you know who this legendary singer and Academy Award winner is?
Madonna
Céline Dion
Cher
Tina Turner
Mark Wahlberg - Boogie Nights
Lawrence Gordon Productions / Ghoulardi Film Company
You might be surprised to learn that this actor was a pop star before he became a movie star. Can you name him?
Eminem
Vanilla Ice
Mark Wahlberg
Jared Leto

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Lady Gaga - A Star is Born
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer / Live Nation Productions / Gerber Pictures / Peters Entertainment Joint Effort
Do you recognize this singing sensation turned Oscar-winning actress?
Madonna
Taylor Swift
Lady Gaga
Gwen Stefani
Justin Timberlake - Alpha Dog
Sidney Kimmel Entertainment
Who is this former boy bander and mega-successful solo artist?
Nick Carter
Justin Timberlake
Aaron Carter
JC Chasez
Lenny Kravitz - Hunger Games
Color Force
This dynamic rocker has appeared in a handful of feature films. Do you know who he is?
Slash
Seal
Lenny Kravitz
Eagle-Eye Cherry

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Beyonce Goldmember
Gratitude International / Team Todd / Moving Pictures
Can you name this megastar singer who appeared in the 2002 comedy "Austin Powers in Goldmember"?
Mariah Carey
Lizzo
Beyoncé
Adele
Queen Latifah - Chicago
Producer Circle Co. / Zadan/Meron Productions
Can you name this rap pioneer who went on to find success on both the big and small screens?
Monie Love
MC Lyte
Missy Elliot
Queen Latifah
LL Cool J
Atlas Entertainment / Helkon Media / KG Mosaic Media Group / Toho-Towa / Yorktown Productions
Ladies love this rapper, who's appeared in movies such as "Halloween H20," " Any Given Sunday" and "Rollerball."
Mos Def
LL Cool J
Ice Cube
Common

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Rihanna - Oceans 8
Warner Bros. Pictures / Village Roadshow Pictures / Smoke House Pictures / Larger Than Life Productions
She's a multi-platinum recording artist, a successful entrepreneur and an accomplished film actress. Can you name her?
Rihanna
Eve
Beyoncé
M.I.A.
Barbra Streisand - Yentl
United Artists / Barwood Films / Ladbroke Entertainment
Here's another music icon and actress. What's her name?
Celine Dion
Barbra Streisand
Bette Midler
Olivia Newton-John
Madonna Evita
Hollywood Pictures / Cinergi Pictures / RSO Films / Dirty Hands Productions
She's acted in 21 feature films since 1985. Who is she?
Madonna
Lady Gaga
Kylie Minogue
Cher

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Dolly Parton 9 to 5
IPC Films
In addition to being a country music legend, this singer took working 9-to-5 to a new level when she added "movie star" to her resume.
Dolly Parton
Bonnie Raitt
Reba McEntire
Loretta Lynn
Elvis - Love me Tender
20th Century Fox
This music legend starred in more than two dozen films during the 1950s and '60s. Who is he?
Jerry Lee Lewis
Roy Orbison
Elvis Presley
Buddy Holly
Britney Spears Crossroads
MTV Films / Zomba Films / Shondaland
This pop queen starred in the 2002 movie "Crossroads."
Britney Spears
Christina Aguilera
Mandy Moore
Pink

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Ice-T - New Jack City
Warner Bros. Pictures
A well-known rapper during the '80s and '90s, he went on to star in movies like "New Jack City" and "Johnny Mnemonic." Do you know his name?
Ice Cube
Ice-T
Snoop Dogg
Puff Daddy
Ludacris - 2 Fast 2 Furious
Mikona Productions GmbH & Co. / KG Original Film
Do you know the name of this rapper, who has also found success in the "Fast & Furious" film franchise?
Ludacris
Mos Def
Ja Rule
Busta Rhymes
Janet Jackson - Poetic Justice
Columbia Pictures
Who is this iconic pop singer?
Tina Turner
Janet Jackson
Toni Braxton
Mary J. Blige

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Ice Cube - Barbershop
State Street / Pictures Cube Vision / Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Can you tell us the name of this rapper-turned-actor?
Ice-T
Ice Cube
Dr. Dre
Snopp Dogg
david bowie labyrinth
Henson Associates, Inc. / Lucasfilm Ltd.
Do you recognize this music legend?
Tom Petty
David Bowie
Bob Dylan
Elton John
Eminem - 8 Mile
Imagine Entertainment
Who is this best-selling artist?
Eminem
Vanilla Ice
Slim Shady
Logic

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P. Diddy - Get Him to the Greek
Apatow Productions / Relativity Media / Spyglass Entertainment
This rapper is known by a number of different names, including Puff Daddy and P. Diddy. Do you know how he is credited in films?
Shawn Carter
Sean Combs
Warren Griffin
Andre Young
Courtney Love - The People Vs. Larry Flynt
Phoenix Pictures
This Hole frontwoman became a Golden Globe-nominated actress in 1996. Who is she?
Courtney Love
Debbie Harry
Joan Jett
PJ Harvey
Whitney Houston - Bodyguard
Tig Productions / Kasdan Pictures
This music legend made her acting debut in the 1992 hit film "The Bodyguard."
Mariah Carey
Whitney Houston
Dionne Warwick
Diana Ross

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Jennifer Hudson - Dreamgirls
DreamWorks Pictures / Paramount Pictures
Do you know the name of this "American Idol" singer and actress?
Kelly Clarkson
Carrie Underwood
Jennifer Hudson
Fantasia Barrino
mandy moore because i said so
Gold Circle Films
Her movie career includes starring roles in films such as "A Walk to Remember" and "Because I Said So." Can you name this singer?
Pink
Mandy Moore
Katy Perry
Taylor Swift
snoop dogg - dolemite is my name
Davis Entertainment / Netflix
This West Coast rapper recently appeared in the Netflix film "Dolemite Is My Name" starring Eddie Murphy. What's his name?
Ice Cube
Snoop Dogg
Dr. Dre
Warren G.

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Debbie Harry - Videodrome
Canadian Film Development Corporation
This "Heart of Glass" singer starred in the creepy 1983 David Cronenberg movie "Videodrome." What's her name?
Madonna
Cher
Cyndi Lauper
Debbie Harry
Mariah Carey - Precious
Lee Daniels Entertainment / Smokewood Entertainment / Harpo Films / 34th Street Films
What's the name of this iconic songstress?
Brandy
Toni Braxton
Mariah Carey
Leona Lewis
Björk - Dancer in the Dark
Zentropa Entertainments / Canal+ / FilmFour / France 3 Cinéma
This singer starred in a Danish film that was nominated for an Oscar. Who is she?
Björk
Siouxsie Sioux
Debbie Harry
Tori Amos

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Alicia Keys - Smokin' Aces
StudioCanal / Relativity Media / Working Title Films / Scion Films
Can you name this Grammy-Award-winning singer?
Ashanti
Eve
Janet Jackson
Alicia Keys
Harry Connick Jr. - Memphis Belle
Enigma Productions / Fujisankei Communications / British Satellite / Broadcasting County / NatWest Ventures
He's starred in movies and TV shows in addition to selling 28 million albums worldwide. Do you know who he is?
Nick Lowe
Harry Connick Jr.
Michael Bublé
Bruce Hornsby
meatloaf rocky horror picture show
Michael White Productions
What's the name of this Grammy-award-winning singer?
Marc Bolan
Meat Loaf
Elton John
Dennis DeYoung

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Mos Def - Cadillac Records
Sony Music Entertainment / Parkwood Entertainment
He played Chuck Berry in the 2008 movie "Cadillac Records." Do you know this rapper's name?
Dr. Dre
Mos Def
Will.i.am
Common
Jon Bon Jovi - Pay it Forward
Bel-Air Entertainment / Tapestry Films / Pathé
This famous rocker has appeared both in movies and on TV. Who is he?
Phil Collins
Axl Rose
Jon Bon Jovi
Kid Rock
DMX Belly
Big Dog Films
Can you tell us the name of this rapper, who also found success in a number of action-thriller flicks?
50 Cent
Xzibit
Busta Rhymes
DMX

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Chris Isaak - Silence of the Lambs
Strong Heart/Demme Production
Famous for his 1989 hit single "Wicked Game," this singer landed roles in "Silence of the Lambs" and "Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me."
David Lynch
Kyle MacLachlan
Chris Isaak
Bryan Ferry
Tim McGraw - The Blind Side
Alcon Entertainment
Who is this country-star-turned-actor?
Kenny Chesney
Keith Urban
Blake Shelton
Tim McGraw
Slingblade
TSG Pictures
Do you know who this singer-songwriter is?
Dwight Yoakam
Clint Black
Lyle Lovett
Clay Walker

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Tom Waits - Dracula
American Zoetrope / Osiris Films
Do you know the name of this gravelly-voiced singer, who's acted in movies like "Bram Stoker's Dracula" and "The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus"?
Nice Cave
Neil Young
Lyle Lovett
Tom Waits