Was Zendaya supposed to play Aaliyah?
Zendaya Revealed Why She Turned Down The Lead Role In Aaliyah Biopic. In 2014, the Lifetime Network released a biopic of the late 90's R&B singer, Aaliyah. The project was titled, “Aaliyah: Princess of R&B” and originally was supposed to star actress Zendaya Coleman, to play the leading role.
Who did Zendaya play in Aaliyah?
Aaliyah: Princess of R&B originally hired Disney Channel actress, Zendaya Coleman, to play the leading role. Shortly after the announcement, Zendaya dropped out. Here's the real reason she exited the project and when Missy Elliott will make a new movie to honor Aaliyah's memory.
What movie did Aaliyah come out in?
Romeo Must DieRomeo Must Die is a 2000 American action film directed by Andrzej Bartkowiak in his directorial debut, featuring fight choreography by Corey Yuen, and starring Jet Li and Aaliyah in her film debut which also marked the sole film released during her lifetime.
Who is the Princess of R&B soul?
Aaliyah Dana HaughtonAaliyah: The Princess of R&B is a 2014 American biographical television film that was directed by Bradley Walsh and is based on the life and career of R&B music star Aaliyah Dana Haughton, following her rise to fame and tragic death at age 22 when she was killed in a plane crash.
How old is Zendaya?
25 years (September 1, 1996)Zendaya / Age
What movies did Aaliyah make before she died?
"Queen of the Damned" was her second and last feature film, but she had starred in "Romeo Must Die" before that. She was set to star in "Honey," but the role went to Jessica Alba after the singer died. Aaliyah was also supposed to have a role in the "Matrix: Reloaded."
How many movies did Aaliyah played in?
two filmsBefore Aaliyah tragically passed away, she made two films and while neither received critical acclaim, both proved that Aaliyah had the potential to be a big star on screen as well as on stage.
What happened with R Kelly and Aaliyah?
Kelly Sexually Abused Aaliyah When She Was 13 or 14, Witness Says. The witness, a former backup performer, said she walked in on the singers as they were engaged in a sex act around 1993, one year before they were illegally married.
How old was Aaliyah when she got married?
R. Kelly married Aaliyah when she was just 15 years old. He was 27. Aaliyah was thought to have been pregnant at the time of her marriage to Kelly, then 27 in 1994, and he is accused of bribing an official to forge documents.
How old is Aaliyah?
22 years (1979–2001)Aaliyah / Age at death
Is the Aaliyah movie on Netflix?
Rent Aaliyah: The Princess of R&B (2014) on DVD and Blu-ray - DVD Netflix.
When did the Aaliyah movie come out?
November 15, 2014Aaliyah: The Princess of R&B / Initial release