Lizzo
Born: 1988-04-27 in Detroit, Michigan, USA
Known For: Acting
Biography
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
2025
- Songs & Stories with Kelly Clarkson as Self
- Marilyn Minter: Pretty/Dirty as Self
2024
- Therapuss as Self
- The Day Drinking with Seth Meyers New Year's Special as Self (archive footage)
2023
- Special as Herself
2022
- Love, Lizzo as Self
- The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder as Lizzo (voice)
- Lizzo: Live in Concert as Self
- Lizzo's Watch Out for the Big Grrrls as Self
- Harry Styles: Live at Coachella as Self
2021
- The D'Amelio Show as Self (archive footage)
- Adele One Night Only as Self
- 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony as Self
- American Express UNSTAGED with Lizzo as Self
2020
- Savage X Fenty Show Vol. 2 as Model
- One World: Together at Home as Self
- Dear Class of 2020 as Self
- FOX Presents the iHeart Living Room Concert for America as Self
- Saving OurSelves: BET COVID-19 Relief Effort as Self
2019
- The Mandalorian as The Duchess
- UglyDolls as Lydia (voice)
- Hustlers as Liz
- Camp! The Movie as Self
2018
- Lie Detector as Self
- My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman as Self
- HAIM: Red Rocks Amphitheatre as Self
- 2 Dope Queens as Self
2016
- Hollywood Medium with Tyler Henry as Self - Guest
- Party Legends
- Wonderland as Self - Host
- Brad Neely's Harg Nallin' Sclopio Peepio as (voice)
2015
- Hot Ones as Self
2012
- The Eric Andre Show as Self
2011
- The Voice as Self - Advisor
2009
- Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen as Self - Guest
- RuPaul's Drag Race as Self - Guest Judge
2007
- The Graham Norton Show as Self
2004
- Friday Night Lights as Background Band Member (uncredited)
2003
- The Ellen DeGeneres Show as Self
2001
- BET Awards as Self - Performer
1989
- The Simpsons as Happy Little Elf Doll / Lizzo (voice)
1984
- MTV Video Music Awards as Self - Preshow Host
1975
- Saturday Night Live as Self - Host & Musical Guest
1974
- American Music Awards as Self - Musical Guest
1959
- The Grammys as Self