"When Music Meets Acting: 10 Standout Roles by Musicians"

Some individuals are surprisingly multi-talented. These music stars shine in memorable acting performances, defying expectations. Here are 10 standout roles.

1) Elvis Presley - King Creole

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2) Barbra Streisand - Funny Girl

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3) Cher - Moonstruck

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4) Björk - The Juniper Tree

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5) Whitney Houston - Waiting to Exhale

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6) Madonna - A League of Their Own

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7) Eminem - 8 Mile

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8) Tom Waits - Seven Psychopaths

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9) 50 Cent - Southpaw

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10) Jennifer Lopez - Hustlers

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