When Famous Men Go Female

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

Wesley Snipes as Noxeema Jackson - Who can forget Wesley Snipes as Noxeema Jackson in To Wong Foo? The character was a shocker for his fans that were used to his ultra-masculine roles in New Jack City and Jungle Fever. The drag-a-licious movie was a hit and his co-stars, Patrick Swayze and John Leguizamo, received Golden Globe nods. Tens across the board!(Photo: Universal Pictures)

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Wesley Snipes as Noxeema Jackson - Who can forget Wesley Snipes as Noxeema Jackson in "To Wong Foo"? The character was a shocker for his fans that were used to his ultra-masculine roles in "New Jack City" and "Jungle Fever." The drag-a-licious movie was a hit and his co-stars, Patrick Swayze and John Leguizamo, received Golden Globe nods. Wesley was robbed!

Big Momma's House 3? - Two "Big Mommas" weren't enough, so Fox has given the green light to "Big Momma's House 3." Variety says a writer has been hired to develop a script. A second sequel was inevitable since the first "Big Momma's House" made $174 million worldwide and the second raked in another $138 million.

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Martin Lawrence in “Big Momma's House” - Ten years ago, Martin Lawrence started the “Big Momma's House” franchise. Playing a cop who goes undercover for a case, Lawrence became Big Momma. The movie was a hit and the third installment is due in 2011.

RuPaul - Ru is a drag legend and hosts the successful drag competition show, “RuPaul's Drag Race.”

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RuPaul - Ru is a drag legend and hosts the successful drag competition show, “RuPaul's Drag Race.”

Miguel A. Núñez, Jr. as Juwanna Mann - In 2002, Miguel A. Núñez, Jr. starred in Juwanna Mann, a movie about a male basketball player who poses as a woman and joins the WNBA after he is kicked out of the NBA. The film also included Kim Wayans, Ginuwine and Vivica A Fox. The film was defintely a cackle.(Photo: Courtesy Warner Bros.)

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Miguel A. Núñez, Jr. as Juwanna Mann - In 2002, Miguel A. Núñez, Jr. starred in "Juwanna Mann," a movie about a male basketball player who poses as a woman and joins the WNBA after he is kicked out of the NBA. The film also included Kim Wayans, Ginuwine and Vivica A Fox.

Jamie Foxx as Wanda Jackson - Jamie Foxx made Wanda a household name while he was on "In Living Color." Some of her signature lines were, "I'm gon' rock yo world" and "I'm red' to go!" We are all eagerly anticipating the Wanda and Sheneneh movie.

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Jamie Foxx as Wanda Jackson - Jamie Foxx made Wanda a household name while he was on "In Living Color." Some of her signature lines were, "I'm gon' rock yo world" and "I'm red' to go!" We are all eagerly anticipating the Wanda and Sheneneh movie.

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Martin Lawrence as Sheneneh Jenkins - Sheneneh Jenkins was arguably Martin's most popular character on his mid-’90s sitcom. She was a 26-year-old weave technician from Detroit who owned Sheneneh's Sho' Nuff Hair Salon. Some of her most memorable lines are, "I'm a lady" and "Oh my goodness!" The character is a social media fav, constantly slaying memes!(Photo: Courtesy Warner Bros)

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Martin Lawrence as Sheneneh Jenkins - Sheneneh Jenkins was arguably Martin's most popular character on his mid-’90s sitcom. She was a 26-year-old weave technician from Detroit who owned Sheneneh's Sho' Nuff Hair Salon. Some of her most memorable lines are, "I'm a lady" and "Oh my goodness!"

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)

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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.

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)

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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.

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.

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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)

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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.

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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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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.

Kevin Aviance - Dressing in drag is not as fabulous as it seems. Legendary New York drag queen Kevin Aviance was gay-bashed in June of 2006. He suffered a fractured knee, blows to the face, neck injuries and had his jaw wired shut for a month. In March 2007, four men pled guilty and received prison sentences ranging from 6 to 15 years.

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Kevin Aviance - Dressing in drag is not as fabulous as it seems. Legendary New York drag queen Kevin Aviance was gay-bashed in June of 2006. He suffered a fractured knee, blows to the face, neck injuries and had his jaw wired shut for a month. In March 2007, four men pled guilty and received prison sentences ranging from 6 to 15 years.

Sylvester - Before RuPaul there was Sylvester. He often performed in drag and was a fixture in the ‘70s and ‘80s dance scenes. He scored three Top 40 Billboard hits including "You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)." Sylvester died at the age of 41 in 1988.

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Sylvester - Before RuPaul there was Sylvester. He often performed in drag and was a fixture in the ‘70s and ‘80s dance scenes. He scored three Top 40 Billboard hits including "You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)." Sylvester died at the age of 41 in 1988.

Robin Williams as Mrs. Doubtfire - The legendary comedian made one of the biggest films of 1993 with Mrs. Doubtfire. Williams’ character posed as a nanny to spend more time with his kids after he and his wife divorced. The film grossed over $440 million worldwide. (Photo: Twentieth Century Fox )

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Robin Williams as Mrs. Doubtfire - The legendary comedian made one of the biggest films of 1993 with "Mrs. Doubtfire." Williams’ character posed as a nanny in order to spend more time with his kids after he and his wife divorced. The film grossed over $440 million worldwide.

Dennis Rodman - NBA great Dennis Rodman has never been embarrassed to wear a dress or wig. He and once said, "Every man has a feminine side. Any man that says he don't is a liar."

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Dennis Rodman - NBA great Dennis Rodman has never been embarrassed to wear a dress or wig. He and once said, "Every man has a feminine side. Any man that says he don't is a liar."

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Ving Rhames as Holiday Heart - Ving Rhames played Holiday Heart, a lounge-singing drag queen in the 2000 television movie of the same name. The movie was met with mixed reviews, but it was definitely a stretch for Rhames, who is known for his macho roles.

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Ving Rhames as Holiday Heart - Ving Rhames played Holiday Heart, a lounge-singing drag queen in the 2000 television movie of the same name. The movie was met with mixed reviews, but it was definitely a stretch for Rhames, who is known for his macho roles.

Johnny Depp as Bon Bon - In Before Night Falls, the biopic of Cuban poet and novelist Reinaldo Arenas, all-American sex symbol Johnny Depp rocked some wigs and heels. Depp played Bon Bon, a transgender inmate who helps Arenas during his time in jail. (Photo: Courtesy El Mar Pictures)

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Johnny Depp as Bon Bon - In "Before Night Falls," the biopic of Cuban poet and novelist Reinaldo Arenas, all-American sex symbol Johnny Depp rocked some wigs and heels. Depp played Bon Bon, a transgender inmate who helps Arenas during his time in jail.

Cuba Gooding, Jr. in Boat Trip - Not considered a highlight in Gooding's career, 2002’s Boat Trip was a critical flop; however, the Oscar winner showed his feminine side. Cuba definitely isn't a pretty woman! (Photo: Courtesy Apollo Media)

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Cuba Gooding, Jr. in “Boat Trip” - Not considered a highlight in Gooding's career, 2002’s "Boat Trip" was a critical flop; however, the Oscar winner showed his feminine side. Cuba definitely isn't a pretty woman!

Boy George - Boy George was an international phenonemon in the 80s. With the Culture Club he scored big hits like "Do You Really Want to Hurt Me," "I'll Tumble 4 Ya" and "Karma Chameleon," which was also a R&B hit.

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Boy George - Boy George was an international phenonemon in the 80s. With the Culture Club he scored big hits like "Do You Really Want to Hurt Me," "I'll Tumble 4 Ya" and "Karma Chameleon," which was also a R&B hit.

Tyler Perry as Madea - Madea is a household name and helped make Tyler Perry a mogul. The pistol-packing mama has starred in several stage plays and films. Perry can credit Madea for making him a household name!(Photo: Courtesy Lionsgate Entertainment)

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Tyler Perry as Madea - Madea is a household name and helped make Tyler Perry a mogul. The pistol-packing mama has starred in several stage plays and films. “Madea's Big Happy Family” is in theaters April 22, 2011.