When Famous Men Go Female

Madea | Sheneneh | Wanda - check out the famous men who have went female.

Eddie Murphy as Mama Klump - Eddie was a hit as Mama Klump in 1996's The Nutty Professor, which also starred Jada Pinkett-Smith. The film brought in over $270 million worldwide. (Photo: Courtesy Universal Pictures)
Eddie Murphy as Grandma Klump - Eddie couldn't keep the impersonations to one character in The Nutty Professor. He also played Grandma Klump in the movie, which also delivered a sequel in 2000. (Photo: Courtesy Universal Pictures)
Marlon and Shawn Wayans in “White Chicks” - Marlon and Shawn Wayans dressed as some of the creepiest creatures the world had ever seen. They looked less like White chicks and more like albino sea monsters. The movie bombed with critics but was a hit at the box office. There is talk of a “White Chicks” sequel.
Eddie Murphy as Rasputia Latimore - In 2007, Eddie Murphy put on the fat suit again to play Rasputia Latimore in Norbit. Murphy was criticized by many for relying on offensive stereotypes of Black women and obesity. Nonetheless, the film grossed $159 million worldwide. (Photo: Courtesy Dreamworks Pictures)Eminem as Britney Spears - Eminem has probably been in drag more than any other hip-hop artist. One of his ventures into cross-dressing was playing Britney Spears in his 2000 "The Real Slim Shady" video. The contour was on point! (Photo: Courtesy Interscope Records)

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Eddie Murphy as Grandma Klump - Eddie couldn't keep the impersonations to one character in "The Nutty Professor." He also played Grandma Klump in the movie, which also delivered a sequel in 2000.

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