Queen latifah and common on the set of just wright in. Queen latifah and common deliver slamdunk entertainment in this charming story of. Queen latifah, common, paula patton, james pickens. With steve martin, queen latifah, eugene levy, joan plowright. With queen latifah, dolly parton, keke palmer, jeremy jordan. Born in newark, new jersey, she signed with tommy boy records in 1989 and released her debut album all hail the queen on november 28, 1989, featuring the hit single ladies first. Leslie not only whips scott into shape, she helps take his game to the next. May 12, 2010 common, 38, says he learned a few tricks from williams and gets a chance to show that in the new romantic comedy, which also stars queen latifah. Upon learning of a terminal illness, a shy woman decides to sell off all her possessions and live it up at a posh european hotel. As musical artists, common has released nine albums, his first in 1992, while queen latifah has seven albums to her name, her. Find the latest news, pictures, and opinions about queen latifah, an american rapper turned actress. Queen latifah is leslie wright, a straightshooting physical therapist who gets the gig of a lifetime working with nba allstar scott mcknight common.
As musical artists, common has released nine albums, his first in 1992, while queen latifah has. Leslie wright latifah is a straightshooting physical therapist who gets the gig of a lifetime working with injured nba star scott mcknight common. Scary movie 3 aunt shaneequathe oracle 2003 chicago matron mama morton 2002. Leslies cousin is a gold digger and is out to trap her and nba basketball player, and her sights are set on scott, watch the movie and see what happens. Common penned a touching poem to queen latifah for her. Queen latifah is a queen of the entertainment industry. Through knowledge, voice, and action, we work to empower and uplift the. Here common isnt called upon to do much heavy lifting in the acting department, but he plays well with queen latifah. Just wright is the 30th film for queen latifah and 10th for common.
Aug 22, 2018 the everversatile queen latifah returns to her throne for a souldriven set showcasing the emotional power of her voice and her sophisticated presence as a singer. So what if a wholeass movie falls apart on a factual inaccuracy. Whether shes wowing you with her mighty voice and burlesque outfits, as in chicago, or shes making you laugh with her comic chops, like her movie taxi. Starring queen latifah and common, the film tells the story of a physical. Were queen latifah and common just wright at the box. May 05, 2010 just wright stars queen latifah as leslie wright, a straight shooting physical therapist who gets the gig of a lifetime working with nba allstar scott mcknight common. With queen latifah, ll cool j, timothy hutton, giancarlo esposito. Speakeasy chatted with common and queen latifah about their new filmand their coming albums.
And it seems queen latifah was the star and saving grace for the film. Theres a difference, man, common said about being a. At only 20 minutes, its the perfect length for young minds. Fresh off his second academy award nomination for best original song an award he won in 20 for glory rapper, poet, and actor common fuses social justice and large. Narrated by queen latifah, this short movie is a great primer on the history of a famous africanamerican inventor and on the fascinating places where ideas originate. Sure, we go along with the fiction that scott common, the handsome pro basketball player in the movie, is going to marry morgan paula patton, queen latifahs bff. She came from a police familyboth her father and her older. And the chemistry between latifah and common is somewhat authentic. Queen latifah is talented of this we are all certain by now but just wright should be renamed just soso. Born dana owens in newark, nj, on march 18, 1970, this police. She has had 6 grammy award nominations, two sag awards, a golden globe among others. Dana elaine owens born march 18, 1970, better known by her stage name queen latifah, is an american rapper, singer, songwriter, actress, and producer. Hip hop star and actor common, reminisces with queen latifah about co starring together in the film, just wright. Narrated by queen latifah, this short movie is a great primer on the history of a famous africanamerican inventor and on the fascinating places where ideas originate at only 20 minutes, its the perfect length for young minds.
Queen latifah 1 episode 2017 made in hollywood now 2 episodes 20152016. She came from a police familyboth her father and her older brother. The everversatile queen latifah returns to her throne for a souldriven set showcasing the emotional power of her voice and her sophisticated presence as a singer. Read commons sweet poem to queen latifah on her 50th. Common paid his respect to queen latifah by writing her a poem on her 50th birthday. I also love the main characters leslie wright play by queen latifah very special relationship with her father. Mar 20, 2020 common paid his respect to queen latifah by writing her a poem on her 50th birthday. When common kissed queen latifah, i felt as if i was once again a pimply pubescent girl giggling senselessly with one hand. May, 2010 speakeasy chatted with common and queen latifah about their new filmand their coming albums. Things are just wright with common the queen latifah show.
With queen latifah, vianca mercedes, anna deavere smith, wendell pierce. Just wright, common and queen latifah in a grown up love. On wednesday march 18, hiphops legendary mc and famed actress queen latifah celebrated her 50th birthday. Leslie wright latifah is a straightshooting physical therapist who gets the gig of a lifetime. Just wright 2 common and queen latifah hint at sequel to. Queen latifah and common in just wright march 14, 2010 by entertainment.
The film is like a catholic basketball league next to the nba. The new jersey nets didnt show much game during the season, but in the movies, theyre scoring. Queen latifah says common brought dynamics to just wright. Queen latifah and common deliver slamdunk entertainment in this charming story of hoops, hope, and the game of love. Queen latifah is an american rapper, singersongwriter, actress, model, producer and talk show host who started her acting career in 1991 with small roles in the films jungle fever and house party 2, and the television show the fresh prince of belair. When nba allstar scott mcknight common suffers a debilitating injury, toughtalking physical therapist leslie wright queen latifah pulls out all the stops to get him back on his game. The black youth project is a platform that highlights the voices and ideas of black millennials. Honestly, i felt not quite right watching queen latifah and common makeout on the silver screen. This is a brilliant film again featuring queen latifah, this time she plays leslie a senior physiotherapist in a rehab centre, common scott plays a nba basketball player. Close friends and fans of queen took to social media to send their love and best wishes.
Queen latifah list of movies and tv shows tv guide. Sure, we think patton looks terrific and is a beauty. Making her big screen debut in spike lees 1991 film, jungle fever, latifah then starred in set it off and costarred with holly hunter and. Allhiphop news rapperactor common has shared his admiration for longtime pal queen latifah in a poem in. Its been eight years since the sanaa hamridirected film, just wright, hit theaters, but we still just cant seem to get enough of itand apparently, we arent the only ones. Enter just wright, the 2010 romantic comedy starring the ageless queen latifah, common, and paula patton. According to latifah, common was the perfect candidate for the role, but the witty mc still had to prove his mettle with the production team. When queen latifah, common, pam grier and phylicia rashard team up with the hottest players in the nba in a basketball driven lovestory. With queen latifah, common, paula patton, james pickens jr.
The cast of just wright, releasing in theaters may 14th, hit their new york premiere last night. Queen latifah full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. Of course, fans of the two flooded the comments, and lets just say, they were definitely here for it. Just wright stars queen latifah as leslie wright, a straight shooting. Queen latifah was the first hiphop artist to receive a star on the hollywood walk of fame. See queen latifah, common and paula patton precious in the movie trailer and photo gallery for the romantic comedy just wright. Just wright stars queen latifah bringing down the house, valentines day as leslie wright, a straightshooting physical therapist who gets the gig of a lifetime working with nba allstar scott mcknight common date night. May 28, 2010 and i remember feeling the same way as i watched the movie, just wright, starring queen latifah, common, and paula patton. Starring queen latifah and common, the film tells the story of a physical therapist who falls in love with a professional basketball player.
Like i said, though, i get annoyed by little inaccuracies. Common penned a touching poem to queen latifah for her 50th. More articles fox searchlight has tapped rapperturnedactor common terminator salvation as the lead opposite queen latifah in sports romancer just wright, with sanaa hamri directing. Good feelgood movie worth buying to watch over and over. Often considered hiphops first lady though some would attribute that to roxanne shante, the woman behind the moniker queen latifah was born dana elaine owens on march 18, 1970, in east orange, new jersey. Jarrod moses, queen latifah, shakim compere, michael elliot. The trailerthe movie common so fine movie is one of my favorites.
Read commons sweet poem to queen latifah on her 50th birthday. She is the daughter of rita bray, a teacher, and lancelot owens sr. Just wright 2010 queen latifah, common movie trailer. Grammy award winning rapper and actor common, recently asked his two million instagram followers about making a sequel to a 2010 film that starred himself and fellow rap vet and actress queen latifah. The truelife story of a mother who overcame an addiction to crack and became a positive role model and an aids activist in the black community. In the film, common plays nba allstar scotty mcknight, a chiseled basketball phenom whose warmth and sturdy sex appeal have both leslie queen latifah, a gifted physical therapist, and her. Queen latifah in just wright 2010 queen latifah and common in just wright 2010 common in just wright. Queen latifah as tsigie whiterobinson editorial department. Plus, queen and common talk about working together and getting close on the set of just wright. Just wright stars queen latifah as leslie wright, a straight shooting physical therapist who gets the gig of a lifetime working with nba allstar scott mcknight common. She has had 6 grammy award nominations, two sag awards, a.
Just wright 2010 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Nov 07, 2014 common chats about his new album nobodys smiling. One of the most prominent female hiphoppers of the 1990s thanks to her soulful and uplifting rhymes, queen latifah has also crafted an increasingly successful screen presence. Just wright is a 2010 american romantic comedy film directed by sanaa hamri. When a lonely guy meets a woman on the internet who happens to be in prison, she breaks out to get him to prove her innocence, and proceeds to wreak havoc on his middleclass life.
But, the most heartwarming birthday message to queen latifah came from perhaps her closest friend on thursday march 19. Common, 38, says he learned a few tricks from williams and gets a chance to show that in the new romantic comedy, which also stars queen latifah. Queen latifah and commons highly anticipated film just wright opened friday night, and it seems fans were eagerly waiting for the films opening. I can watch it over and over again and never get tired of it. May 17, 2010 rappers common and queen latifahs new movie, just wright, opened the weekend at no. She would definitely be one of the go to concerts or live shows to attend. With queen latifah, common, paula patton, james pickens jr a physical therapist falls for the basketball player she is helping recover from a careerthreatening injury. Rappers common and queen latifahs new movie, just wright, opened the weekend at no. Just wright 2 common and queen latifah hint at sequel. In the instagram post, common is shown kissing queen latifah, hinting at the romantic chemistry between their movie characters. Sparrow faces off with her choirs newly appointed director, vi rose hill, over the groups direction as they head into a national competition.
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