Acting · Detroit, Michigan, USA · Born April 27, 1988
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.
MovieSports Illustrated Swimsuit Runway Show
2026
as Self
MovieThe Roast of Kevin Hart
2026
as Self - Roaster
MovieMarilyn Minter: Pretty/Dirty
2025
as Self
TVSongs & Stories with Kelly Clarkson
2025
as Self
MovieThe Day Drinking with Seth Meyers New Year's Special
2024
as Self (archive footage)
MovieHenry Mancini: 100 at the Hollywood Bowl
2024
as Self
TVTherapuss
2024
as Self
MovieSpecial
2023
as Herself
MovieLizzo: Live in Concert
2022
as Self
MovieLove, Lizzo
2022
as Self
TVThe Jennifer Hudson Show
2022
as Self - Guest
TVLizzo's Watch Out for the Big Grrrls
2022
as Self
TVThe Proud Family: Louder and Prouder
2022
as Lizzo (voice)
American Express UNSTAGED with Lizzo
2021
as Self
Movie2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2021
as Self
MovieAdele One Night Only
2021
as Self
TVThe D'Amelio Show
2021
as Self (archive footage)
MovieSavage X Fenty Show Vol. 2
2020
as Self - Model
MovieDear Class of 2020
2020
as Self
Saving OurSelves: BET COVID-19 Relief Effort
2020
as Self
MovieOne World: Together at Home
2020
as Self
MovieFOX Presents the iHeart Living Room Concert for America
2020
as Self
TVThe Mandalorian
2019
as The Duchess
MovieHustlers
2019
as Liz
TVLove Island USA
2019
as Self - Guest
MovieCamp! The Movie
2019
as Self
MovieUglyDolls
2019
as Lydia (voice)
MovieHAIM: Red Rocks Amphitheatre
2018
as Self
TV2 Dope Queens
2018
as Self
TVMy Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman
2018
as Self
Wonderland
2016
as Self - Host
TVBrad Neely's Harg Nallin' Sclopio Peepio
2016
as (voice)
TVParty Legends
2016
TVHollywood Medium with Tyler Henry
2016
as Self - Guest
TVThe Late Show with Stephen Colbert
2015
as Self - Musical Guest
TVHot Ones
2015
as Self
TVLate Night with Seth Meyers
2014
as Self - Guest
TVThe Eric Andre Show
2012
as Self
TVThe Voice
2011
as Self - Advisor
TVBBC Radio 1's Live Lounge
2010
TVWatch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
2009
as Self - Guest
TVRuPaul's Drag Race
2009
as Self - Guest Judge
TVThe Graham Norton Show
2007
as Self
MovieFriday Night Lights
2004
as Background Band Member (uncredited)
TVThe Ellen DeGeneres Show
2003
as Self
TVJimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
as Self - Guest
TVBET Awards
2001
as Self - Performer
TVLate Show with David Letterman
1993
as Self - Musical Guest
TVMTV Movie & TV Awards
1992
as Self - Presenter
TVThe Simpsons
1989
as Happy Little Elf Doll / Lizzo (voice)
TVMTV Video Music Awards
1984
as Self - Preshow Host
TVSaturday Night Live
1975
as Self - Host & Musical Guest
TVPeople's Choice Awards
1975
as Self - Winner
TVAmerican Music Awards
1974
as Self - Musical Guest
TVThe Grammys
1959
as Self
Rosetta
as Sister Rosetta Tharpe
