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ACTRESSES

WHO BECAME

10 POP STARS

They started out as singers and later became actresses – mostly with success. Some won Oscars along the way

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Barbra Streisand

One of the few entertainers to have won a Grammy, Oscar, Emmy and Tony, her acting career includes films such as ‘A Star Is Born' and ‘Funny Girl'

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Cher

One half of the massively successful Sonny and Cher, she won an Oscar for ‘Moonstruck' and also appeared in films like ‘The Witches Of Eastwick' and 'Mamma Mia 2'

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Whitney Houston

The late and much-lamented star appeared in the blockbuster hit ‘The Bodyguard' and received acclaim for ‘Waiting To Exhale' and ‘The Preacher's Wife'

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Lady Gaga

Hollywood called with a Golden Globe-winning role in ‘American Horror Story' and the films ‘A Star Is Born' and ‘House Of Gucci'

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Jennifer Lopez

Jenny from the block has as many film hits to her name as musical hits, including ‘Selena,' ‘Maid In Manhattan' and ‘Hustlers'

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Olivia Newton-John

Before she made Sandy in ‘Grease' iconic, the late Olivia was top of the pops and competed against ABBA at Eurovision

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Madonna

The Queen of Pop's chequered film career includes ‘A League Of Their Own,' ‘Who's That Girl?' and ‘Evita'

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Dolly Parton

Her acting resume includes smash hits like ‘9 To 5' and critically acclaimed films like ‘Steel Magnolias'

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Bette Midler

The Divine Miss M's filmography is filled with unforgettable roles in ‘Ruthless People,' ‘Beaches,' ‘The First Wives Club' and ‘Hocus Pocus' 

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Queen Latifah

Her extensive film credits include ‘Chicago,' ‘Bringing Down The House,' ‘Beauty Shop,' ‘Hairspray' and the ‘Ice Age' franchise

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