- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- April 27, 1988
- Place of Birth
- Detroit, Michigan, USA
Lizzo
Melissa Viviane Jefferson (born April 27, 1988), known professionally as Lizzo, is an American singer, rapper, and songwriter. Born in Detroit, Michigan, she later moved to Houston, Texas, where she began performing before moving to Minneapolis, where she began her recording career in hip hop music. Prior to signing with Nice Life Recording Company and Atlantic Records, Lizzo released two studio albums—Lizzobangers (2013) and Big Grrrl Small World (2015). Lizzo's first major-label EP, Coconut Oil, was released in 2016.
Filmography
movieSports Illustrated Swimsuit Runway Show
2026 · Self
movieScary Movie
2026 · Songs
movieThe Roast of Kevin Hart
2026 · Self - Roaster
movieMarilyn Minter: Pretty/Dirty
2025 · Self
tvSongs & Stories with Kelly Clarkson
2025 · Self
movieThe Day Drinking with Seth Meyers New Year's Special
2024 · Self (archive footage)
movieHenry Mancini: 100 at the Hollywood Bowl
2024 · Self
tvTherapuss
2024 · Self
movieBarbie
2023 · Songs
movieSpecial
2023 · Herself
movieLizzo: Live in Concert
2022 · Self, Executive Producer
movieLove, Lizzo
2022 · Self, Executive Producer
tvThe Jennifer Hudson Show
2022 · Self - Guest
tvLizzo's Watch Out for the Big Grrrls
2022 · Self, Executive Producer
tvThe Proud Family: Louder and Prouder
2022 · Lizzo (voice)
American Express UNSTAGED with Lizzo
2021 · Self
movie2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2021 · Self
movieAdele One Night Only
2021 · Self
tvThe D'Amelio Show
2021 · Self (archive footage)
movieSavage X Fenty Show Vol. 2
2020 · Self - Model
movieDear Class of 2020
2020 · Self
Saving OurSelves: BET COVID-19 Relief Effort
2020 · Self
movieOne World: Together at Home
2020 · Self
movieFOX Presents the iHeart Living Room Concert for America
2020 · Self
tvThe Mandalorian
2019 · The Duchess
movieHustlers
2019 · Liz
movieCamp! The Movie
2019 · Self
movieUglyDolls
2019 · Lydia (voice)
movieHAIM: Red Rocks Amphitheatre
2018 · Self
tv2 Dope Queens
2018 · Self
tvMy Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman
2018 · Self
Wonderland
2016 · Self - Host
tvBrad Neely's Harg Nallin' Sclopio Peepio
2016 · (voice)
tvParty Legends
2016
tvHollywood Medium with Tyler Henry
2016 · Self - Guest
tvThe Late Show with Stephen Colbert
2015 · Self - Musical Guest
tvHot Ones
2015 · Self
tvLate Night with Seth Meyers
2014 · Self - Guest
tvThe Eric Andre Show
2012 · Self
tvThe Voice
2011 · Self - Advisor
tvBBC Radio 1's Live Lounge
2010
tvWatch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
2009 · Self - Guest
tvRuPaul's Drag Race
2009 · Self - Guest Judge
tvThe Graham Norton Show
2007 · Self
movieFriday Night Lights
2004 · Background Band Member (uncredited)
tvThe Ellen DeGeneres Show
2003 · Self
tvJimmy Kimmel Live!
2003 · Self - Guest
tvBET Awards
2001 · Self - Performer
tvLate Show with David Letterman
1993 · Self - Musical Guest
tvMTV Movie & TV Awards
1992 · Self - Presenter
tvThe Simpsons
1989 · Happy Little Elf Doll / Lizzo (voice)
tvMTV Video Music Awards
1984 · Self - Preshow Host
tvSaturday Night Live
1975 · Self - Host & Musical Guest, Self - Musical Guest
tvPeople's Choice Awards
1975 · Self - Winner
tvAmerican Music Awards
1974 · Self - Musical Guest
tvThe Grammys
1959 · Self
Rosetta
— · Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Producer