{"id":2046832,"date":"2025-09-24T16:57:15","date_gmt":"2025-09-24T16:57:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2046832"},"modified":"2025-09-24T16:57:15","modified_gmt":"2025-09-24T16:57:15","slug":"celebrities-who-actually-made-pop-music-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/celebrities-who-actually-made-pop-music-work\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrities Who Actually Made Pop Music Work"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Every so often, a famous face from TV or film decides to trade scripts for songs. While plenty have tried, only a handful have truly managed to carve out legitimate music careers (or at least unforgettable pop moments). Here are some of the most fun and fascinating examples of celebrities who successfully made the leap into music.<\/p>\n

Ariana Grande<\/strong>
Before topping charts, Ariana was Cat Valentine on Victorious and Sam & Cat. Once her debut album Yours Truly dropped in 2013, she quickly became one of the defining pop voices of her generation. What started on Nickelodeon turned into a powerhouse music career.<\/p>\n

Childish Gambino (Donald Glover)<\/strong>
Donald Glover went from Community\u2019s Troy Barnes to Grammy-winning rap superstar. Under the name Childish Gambino, he blended sharp lyrics with genre-bending sounds, proving he could juggle comedy, acting, and music with equal brilliance. \u201cRedbone\u201d and \u201cThis Is America\u201d sealed his legacy.<\/p>\n

Drake<\/strong>
Long before ruling hip-hop, Drake was Jimmy Brooks on Degrassi: The Next Generation. Trading high school drama for the recording booth, he became one of the biggest names in rap and pop. From \u201cBest I Ever Had\u201d to global anthems like \u201cHotline Bling,\u201d he turned crossover into dominance.<\/p>\n

Eddie Murphy<\/strong>
Already a comedy megastar, Eddie Murphy surprised everyone with his 1985 hit \u201cParty All the Time,\u201d produced by Rick James. The song cracked the Billboard Top 10 and became a quirky but beloved slice of \u201980s pop. Murphy may not have built a lasting music career, but he proved comedians can groove, too.<\/p>\n

Hailee Steinfeld<\/strong>
Known first as an Oscar-nominated actress in True Grit and later in Pitch Perfect, Hailee stunned audiences when she stepped into the pop arena. Songs like \u201cLove Myself\u201d and \u201cStarving\u201d showed she had both vocal chops and charisma to thrive in music.<\/p>\n

Jennifer Lopez<\/strong>
Starting as a dancer and actress, J.Lo broke through as Selena in the 1997 biopic. Two years later, her debut album On the 6 turned her into a pop phenomenon. With hits like \u201cIf You Had My Love\u201d and \u201cJenny From the Block,\u201d she became a true triple threat.<\/p>\n

Joji<\/strong>
Fans once knew him as YouTube\u2019s outrageous Filthy Frank, but George Miller reinvented himself as Joji. Trading memes for moody ballads, he carved out a serious place in alternative pop with songs like \u201cSlow Dancing in the Dark\u201d and \u201cGlimpse of Us.\u201d<\/p>\n

Kylie Minogue<\/strong>
Australia first loved Kylie as Charlene on the soap Neighbours. When she released her debut single \u201cLocomotion\u201d in 1987, she became a pop sensation almost overnight. Decades later, with \u201cCan\u2019t Get You Out of My Head\u201d and beyond, she remains a global icon.<\/p>\n

Miley Cyrus<\/strong>
Disney\u2019s Hannah Montana made Miley a household name, but she broke out of that role with her own pop identity. From \u201cParty in the U.S.A.\u201d to Bangerz to Flowers, she has constantly reinvented herself, proving she\u2019s more than a teen TV character.<\/p>\n

Selena Gomez<\/strong>
As Alex Russo on Wizards of Waverly Place, Selena won over young audiences with her charm. Transitioning into pop, she led Selena Gomez & the Scene before going solo. With hits like \u201cCome & Get It\u201d and \u201cLose You to Love Me,\u201d she became one of today\u2019s most-streamed artists.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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