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Queen Latifah
Dana Elaine Owens first appeared on the scene as
Queen Latifah, a plus-size rapper who entertained us
with her debut single, “Wrath of My Madness.” Queen
Latifah has worn the hat of songwriter, singer,
actress, model, producer, and talk show host. She
has earned many noteworthy awards and accolades.
Queen Latifah is a celebrity spokeswoman for
CoverGirl cosmetics, and has also launched the
CoverGirl Queen Collection, Latifah’s line for women
of color. Her accomplishments have proven that fullfigured women are the icons of today.
Zane
When you hear the term “Queen of Erotica,” the last
thing most would associate the phrase with is a plussize, African American woman. However, Kristina
Laferne Roberts, aka Zane, has embraced the
moniker, and continues to turn the literary industry on
its ear with her steamy narratives. With a Cinemax
series, publishing company, and first-feature film
based on her novel, Addicted, under her belt, we look
forward to seeing what other naughtiness Zane has
in store for us.
Melissa McCarthy
Melissa Ann McCarthy is a comedienne who gained
fame from her many supporting roles in both
television and film. This high-spirited actress has
moved from sideline to prime time, with lead roles in
the sitcom, Mike & Molly¸ as well as the movies,
Identity Thief, Tammy and The Heat. McCarthy
makes no qualms about her weight on or off screen,
and the characters she plays mirror her carefree
plus-size persona.
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