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 Oi...
Known For
Complete Filmography

The Day Drinking with Seth Meyers New Year's Special
2024
as Self (archive footage)
The Late Night host is looking back his buzziest moments with Rihanna, Kevin Hart, and more celebs on NYE.

Special
2023
as Herself

Lizzo: Live in Concert
2022
as Self
Celebrate the new year with award-winning superstar Lizzo, her band The Lizzbians and The Little Bigs, The Big Grrrls with special guests Cardi B, SZA...

Lizzo: Live in Concert
2022
Executive Producer
Celebrate the new year with award-winning superstar Lizzo, her band The Lizzbians and The Little Bigs, The Big Grrrls with special guests Cardi B, SZA...

Love, Lizzo
2022
as Self
Follow pop star Lizzo and explore her humble beginnings to her meteoric rise with an intimate look into the moments that shaped her hard-earned rise t...

Love, Lizzo
2022
Executive Producer
Follow pop star Lizzo and explore her humble beginnings to her meteoric rise with an intimate look into the moments that shaped her hard-earned rise t...

Harry Styles: Live at Coachella
2022
as Self
Harry Styles' debut headlining performance at the 2022 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, featuring surprise duets with Shania Twain and Lizzo.

Pass the Mic: A Movement Generations in the Making
2022
as Self (archive footage)
Lizzo, Lil Nas X and Kendrick Lamar use their music as a launch pad to inspire others, shatter stereotypes and empower through their art.
American Express UNSTAGED with Lizzo
2021
as Self
Next up for American Express Unstaged: a concert experience straight from Miami with three-time GRAMMY Award-winning, multi-platinum superstar Lizzo.

2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2021
as Self
Filmed at the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland, Ohio, the 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony honors inductees: Tina Turner, Carol...

Adele One Night Only
2021
as Self
A primetime special with performances from the superstar including Adele’s first new material in six years plus her chart-topping hits. The special wi...

Savage X Fenty Show Vol. 2
2020
as Model
Rihanna invites you to a high energy and visually stunning experience where you can watch and shop her latest lingerie line. Hear from Rihanna, those ...

Dear Class of 2020
2020
as Self
A virtual commencement celebration bringing together inspirational leaders, celebrities, and YouTube creators to celebrate graduates, their families, ...

One World: Together at Home
2020
as Self
A global broadcast & digital special organized by Global Citizen and the World Health Organization featuring comedians, musicians, and actors to raise...

FOX Presents the iHeart Living Room Concert for America
2020
as Self
Elton John hosts the one-hour benefit special in response to the COVID-19 pandemic; performers include Alicia Keys, Backstreet Boys, and Billie Eilish...

Hustlers
2019
as Liz
A crew of savvy former strip club employees band together to turn the tables on their Wall Street clients.

Camp! The Movie
2019
as Self
At the Met Gala 2019, Lady Gaga, Cardi B, Kim Kardashian West, Kylie Jenner, Kendall Jenner, Celine Dion, Gigi Hadid, Bella Hadid, Harry Styles, Bette...

UglyDolls
2019
as Lydia (voice)
In the adorably different town of Uglyville, weirdness is celebrated, strangeness is special and beauty is embraced as more than meets the eye. After ...

HAIM: Red Rocks Amphitheatre
2018
as Self
Having released their critically-acclaimed debut album Days Are Gone, in 2013, sisters Este, Danielle, and Alana Haim are hitting the road once again.

Friday Night Lights
2004
as Background Band Member
A small, turbulent town in Texas obsesses over their high school football team to an unhealthy degree. When the star tailback, Boobie Miles, is seriou...
Rosetta
N/A
as Sister Rosetta Tharpe
"Rosetta" tells the story of Tharpe's influence on Rock & Roll, including Elvis, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, and Johnny Cash.
Rosetta
N/A
Producer
"Rosetta" tells the story of Tharpe's influence on Rock & Roll, including Elvis, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, and Johnny Cash.