PASADENA, Calif., Jan. 9 (UPI) -- Queen Latifah is confirmed to portray legendary blues singer Bessie Smith in new HBO movie Bessie.
The 44-year-old actress discussed the project at the Television Critics Association winter press tour Thursday. Queen Latifah was first approached to star when she was 22 years old, and told reporters she is glad to have lived "more of the blues" before taking on the role.