Lizzo
Known for: Acting
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
Series
The Simpsons
Happy Little Elf Doll / Lizzo (voice)
1989
Series
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Self - Guest
2009
Series
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Self - Musical Guest
2015
Series
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Self - Guest
2014
Series
Late Show with David Letterman
Self - Musical Guest
1993
Series
The Graham Norton Show
Self
2007
Series
The Mandalorian
The Duchess
2019
Series
Saturday Night Live
Self - Host & Musical Guest
1975
Series
Saturday Night Live
Self - Musical Guest
1975
Series
The Jennifer Hudson Show
Self - Guest
2022
Series
Hot Ones
Self
2015
Series
RuPaul's Drag Race
Self - Guest Judge
2009
Series
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Self - Guest
2003
Series
The Voice
Self - Advisor
2011
Series
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Self
2003
Series
MTV Video Music Awards
Self - Preshow Host
1984
Series
MTV Video Music Awards
Self
1984
Series
MTV Movie & TV Awards
Self - Presenter
1992
Series
People's Choice Awards
Self - Winner
1975
Series
American Music Awards
Self - Musical Guest
1974
Series
BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge
2010
Series
The Eric Andre Show
Self
2012
Series
The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder
Lizzo (voice)
2022
Series
My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman
Self
2018
Series
Hollywood Medium with Tyler Henry
Self - Guest
2016
Film
Hustlers
Liz
2019
Series
BET Awards
Self - Performer
2001
Film
The Roast of Kevin Hart
Self - Roaster
2026
Series
Therapuss
Self
2024
Series
Party Legends
2016
Series
The D'Amelio Show
Self (archive footage)
2021
Film
2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Self
2021
Film
UglyDolls
Lydia (voice)
2019
Series
2 Dope Queens
Self
2018
Film
Friday Night Lights
Background Band Member (uncredited)
2004
Film
One World: Together at Home
Self
2020
Series
Brad Neely's Harg Nallin' Sclopio Peepio
(voice)
2016
Wonderland
Self - Host
2016
Film
Dear Class of 2020
Self
2020
Film
Adele One Night Only
Self
2021
Series
Lizzo's Watch Out for the Big Grrrls
Self
2022
Film
Savage X Fenty Show Vol. 2
Self - Model
2020
Film
FOX Presents the iHeart Living Room Concert for America
Self
2020
Series
The Grammys
Self
1959
Film
The LPC Files - Episode 1
phone case
2026
Film
Henry Mancini: 100 at the Hollywood Bowl
Self
2024
Series
Songs & Stories with Kelly Clarkson
Self
2025
Film
Camp! The Movie
Self
2019
Saving OurSelves: BET COVID-19 Relief Effort
Self
2020
Film
Lizzo: Live in Concert
Self
2022
Film
Love, Lizzo
Self
2022
Film
The Day Drinking with Seth Meyers New Year's Special
Self (archive footage)
2024
Film
HAIM: Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Self
2018
Rosetta
Sister Rosetta Tharpe
Film
Marilyn Minter: Pretty/Dirty
Self
2025
Film
Special
Herself
2023
American Express UNSTAGED with Lizzo
Self
2021