Over the years, the audience has seen various music artists trying their hands out in acting and that too, successfully! It is a known fact that many actors of Hollywood can also sing and dance. But to see the other way round and that too singers emerging with flying colors, we cannot but acknowledge their feats. It seems as if singers do not want to limit themselves and express their creative flairs through acting. We have seen pop singers from Selena Gomez to Lady Gaga donning their roles with confidence and style. The audience on the other hand is also very ecstatic about these movie appearances as they watch their favorite singers get into the shoes of an actor.

Here are some of the most popular singers of the present times who have successfully made their acting careers another feat in their career along with mentions of their best works to date.

10. Rihanna – Ocean’s Eight (2018)

Rihanna’s feats are never-ending with nine Grammys and the recent success of her makeup line, Fenty Beauty. This talented and fierce artist is a fan favorite since her inception in the industry, a legacy that continues to rule to this day. However, RiRi did not stop at just music but she extended her acting abilities in movies like This Is the End and in Guava Island alongside Donald Glover. However, she is most famous and appreciated for her role as Nine Ball in 2018’s Ocean’s Eight. She plays a sassy hacker who joins the heist team. Her fashion sense is something of a different topic altogether as she has worn some of the most memorable outfits on various red carpets.

09. Nick Jonas – Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle (2017)

Nick Jonas received worldwide acclaim as a Disney star with the Jonas Brothers and now as a successful solo artist. His popularity especially across the teens lead to a successful music career before he tried out his hands in acting, the first-ever in his family to make such a switch. He was lucky in Hollywood having bagged several leading roles. Some of his roles include his voice-acting in the movie Ugly Dolls and Midway. However, he set his motion free with his role as a pilot in the iconic game of Jumanji. Later, he landed lead roles in both Welcome to the Jungle as well as The Next Level making many heads turn.

08. Selena Gomez – The Dead Don’t Die (2019)

Selena Gomez once ruled television, more specifically Disney as the lead actor in The Wizards of Waverly Place but after the show ended, she embarked upon an extremely successful music career. However, at the pinnacle of her career, she decided to give acting another chance. Her movie Spring Breakers was critically acclaimed while she lent her voice in Hotel Transylvania. But her hidden gem came with The Dead Don’t Die alongside Bill Murray and Adam Driver. She was part of the satire as well as an amazing cast. But is now all ready to come back with her upcoming TV series.

07. Harry Styles – Dunkirk (2017)

Harry Styles broke into the acting sphere with his role in Christopher Nolan’s Dunkirk. After that, he bagged three movies including Don’t Worry Darling and My Policeman. He has had an amazing singer career as well with three Grammy wins. He has turned the heads of audiences and critics with his glamor and music. His performance in Dunkirk is very unlikely of his public image which is gender-binding, loud, and dazzling. But he sure proves that personal interests do not come in characterizations.

06. Zoe Kravitz – Divergent (2014)

Zoe Kravitz was born with creativity in her blood. She has played small roles here and there and now, it is time for her to shine. She broke into the scene with her role in the TV series, Big Little Lies that got her various accolades and appreciation. She then went on to act in Divergent with her Big Little Lies co-star Shailene Woodley. Among her upcoming projects is her role as the iconic Catwoman.

05. Gwen Stefani – The Aviator (2004)

Gwen is ruling the music industry for years now and is also a popular face on the show, The Voice. However, her creative flairs are not restricted to music. She played a role in Trolls and then took on to conquer Hollywood in the movie, The Aviator alongside Leonardo DiCaprio.

04. Taylor Swift – The Giver (2014)

Taylor Swift may be the most successful musician of the decade with about a dozen Grammy Awards to her name. Over the years, she has not only established a legacy but also contributed her share in Hollywood. She has worked in movies like Valentine’s Day and Cats but what set her aside in the film industry is her role in the movie, The Giver. She plays the role of Rosemary in this dystopian teen drama where she continues to captivate the audience with her piano skills. She is also in an upcoming project by David O. Russell.

03. Justin Timberlake – The Social Network (2010)

From his voice-acting in trolls to his underdog performance in Inside Llewyn Davis, Justin Timberlake is an old player in Hollywood. He also starred alongside Mila Kunis in Friends With Benefits and also starred in the movie The Love Guru. But the role that has made him a successful actor overnight was that of Sean Parker in the acclaimed movie, The Social Network. He worked alongside Jesse Eisenberg for one of the most memorable roles of his career.

02. Jennifer Lopez – Hustlers (2019)

Jennifer Lopez initially made it big as an actor and then went on to receive even more acclamation with her music career. Some of her memorable roles include The Cell, Selena, Maid in Manhattan, and Gigli among many others. But her most promising and mature acting performance came with the 2019 film, Hustlers where she contributes her acting and singing prowess with equal confidence.

01. Lady Gaga – A Star Is Born (2018)

Lady Gaga truly is one of the most iconic pop stars to have walked the earth. She surprised everyone when she took on the role for the movie A Star Is Born alongside Bradley Cooper playing the character of a rising musician called Ally. It looks like her singing talent was extremely beneficial to this role. Not only was she nominated for best actress at the Oscars but she bagged the Oscar for Best Original Song for ‘Shallow’. She will next be seen as the iconic Patrizia Reggiani in the movie, ‘House of Gucci’ alongside Adam Driver.

Many musicians have a flair for acting and their creative streaks can be seen in various movies. This was a countdown of new-age artists who have rocked the stage as well as the silver screen. If we look back in history, we can see many music artists who have led successful acting careers such as Cher, David Bowie, Diana Ross, Barbra Streisand, and more. If you want to watch your favorite artists donning the shoes of different characters, use our guide and do not miss anything.