Lizzo
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.
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Movies (19)
Marilyn Minter: Pretty/Dirty
as Self
2025
The Day Drinking with Seth Meyers New Year's Special
as Self (archive footage)
2024
Special
as Herself
2023
Lizzo: Live in Concert
as Self
2022
Love, Lizzo
as Self
2022
Harry Styles: Live at Coachella
as Self
2022
American Express UNSTAGED with Lizzo
as Self
2021
2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
as Self
2021
Adele One Night Only
as Self
2021
Savage X Fenty Show Vol. 2
as Self - Model
2020
Dear Class of 2020
as Self
2020
Saving OurSelves: BET COVID-19 Relief Effort
as Self
2020
One World: Together at Home
as Self
2020
FOX Presents the iHeart Living Room Concert for America
as Self
2020
Hustlers
as Liz
2019
Camp! The Movie
as Self
2019
UglyDolls
as Lydia (voice)
2019
HAIM: Red Rocks Amphitheatre
as Self
2018
Friday Night Lights
as Background Band Member (uncredited)
2004
TV Shows (29)
Songs & Stories with Kelly Clarkson
as Self
2025
Therapuss
as Self
2024
Lizzo's Watch Out for the Big Grrrls
as Self
2022
The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder
as Lizzo (voice)
2022
The D'Amelio Show
as Self (archive footage)
2021
The Mandalorian
as The Duchess
2019
2 Dope Queens
as Self
2018
My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman
as Self
2018
Wonderland
as Self - Host
2016
Brad Neely's Harg Nallin' Sclopio Peepio
as (voice)
2016
Party Legends
2016
Hollywood Medium with Tyler Henry
as Self - Guest
2016
Hot Ones
as Self
2015
The Eric Andre Show
as Self
2012
The Voice
as Self - Advisor
2011
BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge
2010
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
as Self - Guest
2009
RuPaul's Drag Race
as Self - Guest Judge
2009
The Graham Norton Show
as Self
2007
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
as Self
2003
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
as Self - Guest
2003
BET Awards
as Self - Performer
2001
MTV Movie & TV Awards
as Self - Presenter
1992
The Simpsons
as Happy Little Elf Doll / Lizzo (voice)
1989
MTV Video Music Awards
as Self - Preshow Host
1984
Saturday Night Live
as Self - Host & Musical Guest
1975
People's Choice Awards
as Self - Winner
1975
American Music Awards
as Self - Musical Guest
1974
The Grammys
as Self
1959