I really don't know how to be anyone else, and whenever I try to be anyone else, I fail miserably. Or I disappoint myself. It doesn't build my self-esteem, and it doesn't help me grow me at all.

In 2004 Queen Latifah released the soul/jazz standards The Dana Owens Album. Film and television


Early career (1991–2001)
From 1993–1998 Latifah had a starring role on Living Single a Fox sitcom which gained high ratings among black audiences; Queen Latifah also wrote and performed its theme music. She also hosted the 2010 People's Choice Awards.

Her work in music film and television has earned her a Golden Globe award two Screen Actors Guild Awards two Image Awards a Grammy Award six additional Grammy nominations an Emmy Award nomination and an Academy Award nomination.