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1. • I tend to remain the calm one

     • Were you reluctant to watch the nomination announcement in case you jinxed yourself? You know what, everyone else around me gets so excited about these things. And I do [get excited] on the inside but I tend to remain the calm one.
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   Does Queen Latifah play Bessie Smith?

   • Queen Latifah portrays blues singer Bessie Smith in the HBO movie 'Bessie'. A Mississippi car accident in 1937 cut short her life. She was just 43 years old.

   In HBO's 'Bessie,' Queen Latifah Stars As Empress Of The Blues

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   Who is Queen Latifah?

   • Queen Latifah is an actress and singer who has been working for more than 20 years to bring Bessie Smith's life to the screen. She plays the title role in the HBO movie 'Bessie' and finally pulled it together with writer-director Dee Rees. Queen Latifah is known for her acting roles and has also achieved a degree of infamy for her personal traits, including her boozing, brawling, and sexual appetites.

   In HBO's 'Bessie,' Queen Latifah Stars As Empress Of The Blues

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   Who is Queen Latifah on 'Bessie'?

   • With Bessie Smith biopic, filmmaker Dee Rees gets Queen Latifah to bare her all for an untold story about the sexually liberated blues icon. Director Dee Rees with Queen Latifah on the set of 'Bessie' which will air on HBO May 16.

   Filmmaker Dee Rees Gets Queen Latifah to Bare All in 'Bessie'

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   Is Queen Latifah going on another award tour with 'Bessie'?

   • Director Dee Rees with Queen Latifah on the set of 'Bessie' which will air on HBO May 16. It looks like Queen Latifah may be holding royal court — once again — and going on another award tour with her latest HBO movie, ‘Bessie.’

   Filmmaker Dee Rees Gets Queen Latifah to Bare All in 'Bessie'

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   Is 'The Equalizer' (TV Series 2021– ) good?

   • Some users may not find 'The Equalizer' (TV Series 2021– ) good. The jump cuts can be annoying, and there is a lack of believability in Queen Latifah's portrayal as a seasoned fighter. Even for a network procedural, the writing is considered generic and over-the-top-hammy at best. However, it is important to note that some viewers, including parents, enjoy the show for what it is.

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3. variety.com › 2015 › tvQueen Latifah on 'Bessie,' Emmys And What She'll Conquer Next

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   Aug 18, 2015 · As the years passed and her star rose, Latifah eventually was able to help the film get made at HBO, where she earned her first Emmy nomination with the 2007 AIDS-themed movie “Life Support.”

4. www.backstage.com › magazine › articleWhy Queen Latifah Waited 20 Years for ‘Bessie’ - Backstage

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   Dec 2, 2020 · A biopic that spans years of Smith’s life, chronicling her romantic miseries, alcoholism, and career pitfalls—she was affected by racism and the Great Depression but also brought much of her...

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6. www.billboard.com › music › music-newsQueen Latifah on the Challenges & Triumphs of Playing 'Bessie ...

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   Aug 27, 2015 · Queen Latifah on Emmy-Nominated ‘Bessie’ Role: ‘She Challenged Me on Every Level’. Queen Latifah is vying to win her first Emmy for her stirring performance in the HBO film Bessie, but her ...

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7. www.billboard.com › music › featuresQueen Latifah Talks Bessie Smith Portrayal | Billboard

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   Sep 14, 2015 · Queen Latifah on Her Emmy-Nominated Portrayal of Bessie Smith: ‘She Was Perfectly Imperfect, and I Can Relate to That’. Queen Latifah, 45, gets ready for the Emmys (Sept. 20), where she's...

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8. www.latimes.com › entertainment › la-en-st-queenQueen Latifah: 'You have to be fearless' in taking on Bessie ...

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   Aug 13, 2015 · Queen Latifah says she first tried for a role as Bessie Smith when she was 22. Now she is nominated for starring in “Bessie” on HBO. (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)

9. www.npr.org › 2015/05/16 › 406453568In HBO's 'Bessie,' Queen Latifah Stars As Empress Of The ...

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   May 16, 2015 · Queen Latifah — who plays the title role in the HBO movie Bessie, which premieres tonight — has been working for more than 20 years to bring Bessie Smith's life to the screen and finally pulled...