Mary J. Blige
Biography
Mary J. Blige was born on January 11, 1971 in Yonkers, New York, USA as Mary Jane Blige. She was previously married to Kendu Isaacs.
55years old
Turns 56 on January 11in 61 days
- Born The Bronx
- Star sign: CapricornThe sign runs December 22 to January 19
- Mary Jane Blige (birth name)
Movie Career
- Films
- 19
- Career span
- 23 years2001 to 2024
Genres
- Drama42%, 8 films
- Comedy26%, 5 films
- Documentary26%, 5 films
- Music26%, 5 films
- Family21%, 4 films
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A first
Blige earned an Academy Award nomination for her acting, and another for Best Original Song with Taura Stinson and Raphael Saadiq. That made her the first person nominated in both categories in one year.
A first
Blige's 1993 remix album was the first album by a singer to feature a rapper on every song, helping make rap a common featured credit.
Mary J. Blige movies on Netflix
Rob Peaceas Jackie Peace
George Michael Freedom Uncutas Himself
Biggie: I Got a Story to Tellas Himself
Respectas Dinah Washington
Body Camas Renee Lomito-Smith
Pink Skies Aheadas Doctor Monroe
The Violent Heartas Nina
Trolls World Touras Queen Essence (voice)
Quincyas Himself
Sherlock Gnomesas Irene (voice)
George Michael: Freedomas Himself
Mudboundas Florence Jackson
Taylor Swift: The 1989 World Tour - Liveas Self - Musical Guest
The Wiz Live!as Evillene
Black Nativityas Platinum Fro
Rock of Agesas Justice
Teenage Paparazzoas Himself
I Can Do Bad All by Myselfas Tanya
Prison Songas Mom
Best known for
The films on Netflix they are best known for, with the part played in each.
Most often with
David Austin and George Michael directed two of these films together. 24 actors appear in two of them each. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.









Films together
Michael Caine2 films together, 2018
Michael Caine's page Quincy2018IMDb rating 7.6Blige as HimselfCaine as Himself
Sherlock Gnomes2018IMDb rating 5.3Blige as IrenevoiceCaine as Lord Redbrickvoice
Alec Baldwin2 films together, 2010 to 2012
Alec Baldwin's page Rock of Ages2012IMDb rating 5.9Blige as JusticeBaldwin as Dennis Dupree
Teenage Paparazzo2010IMDb rating 7.2Blige as HimselfBaldwin as Himself
Forest Whitaker2 films together, 2013 to 2021
Forest Whitaker's page Respect2021IMDb rating 6.6Blige as Dinah WashingtonWhitaker as C. L. Franklin
Black Nativity2013IMDb rating 4.8Blige as Platinum FroWhitaker as Reverend Cornell Cobbs
Chiwetel Ejiofor2 films together, 2018 to 2024
Chiwetel Ejiofor's page Rob Peace2024IMDb rating 6.5Blige as Jackie PeaceEjiofor as Robert E. 'Skeet' Douglas
Sherlock Gnomes2018IMDb rating 5.3Blige as IrenevoiceEjiofor as Dr. Watsonvoice
James Corden2 films together, 2020 to 2022
James Corden's page George Michael Freedom Uncut2022IMDb rating 8.1Blige as HimselfCorden as Himself
Trolls World Tour2020IMDb rating 6.1Blige as Queen EssencevoiceCorden as Biggievoice
Elton John2 films together, 2017 to 2022
Elton John's page George Michael Freedom Uncut2022IMDb rating 8.1Blige as HimselfJohn as Himself
George Michael: Freedom2017IMDb rating 7.8Blige as HimselfJohn as Himself
David AustinDirector, 2 films, 2017 to 2022
All films by David Austin George Michael Freedom Uncut2022IMDb rating 8.1Blige as Himself
George Michael: Freedom2017IMDb rating 7.8Blige as Himself
George MichaelDirector, 2 films, 2017 to 2022
All films by George Michael George Michael Freedom Uncut2022IMDb rating 8.1Blige as Himself
George Michael: Freedom2017IMDb rating 7.8Blige as Himself
Also two films together18 more actors
- Justin TimberlakeTrolls World Tour (2020) and Taylor Swift: The 1989 World Tour - Live (2015)
- Ricky GervaisGeorge Michael Freedom Uncut (2022) and George Michael: Freedom (2017)
- Jennifer HudsonRespect (2021) and Black Nativity (2013)
- Naomi CampbellGeorge Michael Freedom Uncut (2022) and George Michael: Freedom (2017)
- Stevie WonderGeorge Michael Freedom Uncut (2022) and George Michael: Freedom (2017)
- Ozzy OsbourneTrolls World Tour (2020) and Sherlock Gnomes (2018)
- Tony BennettGeorge Michael Freedom Uncut (2022) and Quincy (2018)
- Liam GallagherGeorge Michael Freedom Uncut (2022) and George Michael: Freedom (2017)
- Mark RonsonGeorge Michael Freedom Uncut (2022) and George Michael: Freedom (2017)
- Nile RodgersGeorge Michael Freedom Uncut (2022) and George Michael: Freedom (2017)
- Camila CabelloRob Peace (2024) and Taylor Swift: The 1989 World Tour - Live (2015)
- Cindy CrawfordGeorge Michael Freedom Uncut (2022) and George Michael: Freedom (2017)
- Jean-Paul GaultierGeorge Michael Freedom Uncut (2022) and George Michael: Freedom (2017)
- George MichaelGeorge Michael Freedom Uncut (2022) and George Michael: Freedom (2017)
- Linda EvangelistaGeorge Michael Freedom Uncut (2022) and George Michael: Freedom (2017)
- Tatjana PatitzGeorge Michael Freedom Uncut (2022) and George Michael: Freedom (2017)
- Christy TurlingtonGeorge Michael Freedom Uncut (2022) and George Michael: Freedom (2017)
- Tracey EminGeorge Michael Freedom Uncut (2022) and George Michael: Freedom (2017)
When several people share the same number of films, the ones with the most films on Netflix are in the chart.
Box office
What Mary J. Blige's films earned in cinemas worldwide.
Combined worldwide box office
$290 million
8 of the 19 films have a worldwide figure.
Of the 19 films: 8 worldwide figure; 1 us gross only; 6 never in cinemas; 1 streaming, short cinema run; 3 figure not found.
- 8Worldwide figure
- 1US gross only
- 6Never in cinemas
- 1Streaming, short cinema run
- 3Figure not found
Highest grossing
The eight biggest films earned 100% of the total. The bars are drawn to scale.
- 1$90M31.2% of the total
- 2$59M20.5% of the total
- 3$52M17.8% of the total
- 4$49M17.0% of the total
- 5$31M10.8% of the total
- 6$7.0M2.4% of the total
- 7$707K0.2% of the total
- 8$377K0.1% of the total
Awards
Three awards and honors from 2018 to 2024.
| Year | Award | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other honors | |||
| 2024 | Rock and Roll Hall of Fame | Won | |
| 2022 | Time 100 | Honored | |
| 2018 | Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame | Honored | |
Online
Official profiles and reference pages.










