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Madonna. Like so many things she did, Madonna was making the transition from singer to actor before lots of other people. Her movie career isn't as long as her decades-long singing career, but it still led to some great films, including A League of Their Own and Evita.
Elvis Presley. If Bing Crosby was the original crossover star, Presley was, well, the king. Breaking into the world of music in the mid-1950s, Presley rose to fame in the film world shortly after, starring in films like Jailhouse Rock, Blue Hawaii and the iconic Viva Las Vegas.
From international superstars exploring new avenues in their career to new talent keeping their options open, moving between singing and acting (and vice versa) is not uncommon, although arguably the results vary enormously.
Acting can be a way for singers to prove themselves to be a diverse talent by taking on another craft within the entertainment industry, sometimes with the hopes of winning prestigious awards or becoming a box office success.
Other powerful singers like Jennifer Hudson, Beyoncé, Taylor Swift and Rihanna have brought their iconic looks to films on the big screen. Queen Latifah, Awkwafina, Ice Cube, Will Smith and more began their celebrity careers in rap. The Mother Monster can put on a performance both musically and cinematically.