Slayed or Nah? 17 Celebrities Who Dressed in Drag

Madea, Sheneneh, White Chicks and more!

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. Tens across the board!(Photo: Universal Pictures)

Martin Lawrence in Big Momma's House - Over 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.(Photo: Twentieth Century Fox )

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Martin Lawrence in Big Momma's House - Over 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.(Photo: Twentieth Century Fox )

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. The film was defintely a cackle.(Photo: Courtesy Warner Bros.)

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!" The character is a social media fav, constantly slaying memes!(Photo: Courtesy Warner Bros)

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. (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. (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. (Photo: Courtesy Universal 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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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)

Marlon and Shawn Wayans in White Chicks - Marlon and Shawn Wayans dressed looked less like white chicks and more like albino sea monsters. The movie bombed with critics, but was a massive hit at the box office. There is talk of a White Chicks sequel. Come back, girls!(Photo: Courtesy Revolution Studios)

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Marlon and Shawn Wayans in White Chicks - Marlon and Shawn Wayans dressed looked less like white chicks and more like albino sea monsters. The movie bombed with critics, but was a massive hit at the box office. There is talk of a White Chicks sequel. Come back, girls!(Photo: Courtesy Revolution Studios)

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. (Photo: Twentieth Century Fox )

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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. (Photo: Twentieth Century Fox )

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. (Photo: Courtesy Dreamworks Pictures)

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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 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 to spend more time with his kids after he and his wife divorced. The film grossed over $440 million worldwide. (Photo: Twentieth Century Fox )

Dennis Rodman - NBA great Dennis Rodman has never been embarrassed to wear a dress or wig. He once said, "Every man has a feminine side. Any man that says he don't is a liar." (Photo: Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images)

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Dennis Rodman - NBA great Dennis Rodman has never been embarrassed to wear a dress or wig. He once said, "Every man has a feminine side. Any man that says he don't is a liar." (Photo: Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images)

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. (Photo: Courtesy MGM Entertainment)

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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. (Photo: Courtesy MGM Entertainment)

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. (Photo: Courtesy El Mar Pictures)

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! (Photo: Courtesy Apollo Media)

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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. 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. Perry can credit Madea for making him a household name!(Photo: Courtesy Lionsgate Entertainment)

Adam Sandler in Jack and Jill - The former Saturday Night Live star got in on the cross-dressing act, playing paternal twins Jack and, sister from hell, Jill. The comedy was hated by critics but the fans loved it!(Photo: Courtesy Sony Pictures)

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Adam Sandler in Jack and Jill - The former Saturday Night Live star got in on the cross-dressing act, playing paternal twins Jack and, sister from hell, Jill. The comedy was hated by critics but the fans loved it!(Photo: Courtesy Sony Pictures)