Why do some singers decide to act?

Honestly, it's probably because they want to try something new or maybe show off their other talents. Plus, it's Hollywood - who wouldn't want a piece of that pie?

Are there any singers who are good at acting?

Oh, for sure! Some singers really surprise us with their acting skills. People like Lady Gaga and Jennifer Lopez have really made an impression both on stage and on screen.

Do actors ever try to sing?

Yes, they do! Some actors try their hand at singing and they either nail it or leave us covering our ears. It's a bit of a mixed bag, really.

Why do people say some singers 'can't sing'? Aren't they singers?

It's kind of a funny thing. Some singers use a lot of production or auto-tune, and live performances can reveal they aren’t as pitch-perfect as their records suggest.

What makes a singer good at acting or vice versa?

I think it comes down to their ability to connect with the audience and genuinely portray emotions, whether through music or acting. But let's be real, not everyone can do both!

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8 Singers Who Shouldn't Act ...

Melanie Mar 12, 2011

While there are some actors/actresses out there that shouldn’t sing, I am going to tell you 8 singers who shouldn’t act. Number 1 is the one that annoys me the most. Let me get started on that list …

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8. Mariah Carey

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Personally, I do not think Mariah Carey is a good actor. I still think she is a good singer and when I was little, she used to be one of my favourites. Just stay out of the movie business and no more movies like “Glitter,” okay?

7. Taylor Swift

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I’m not sure if I liked Taylor Swift acting. It seemed that I could really tell she was acting and I didn’t like that. I do, however, think she is a good singer. I’m sure, in due time, her acting skills are going to improve – everything takes time and practice.

Frequently asked questions

: Honestly, it's probably because they want to try something new or maybe show off their other talents. Plus, it's Hollywood - who wouldn't want a piece of that pie?
: Oh, for sure! Some singers really surprise us with their acting skills. People like Lady Gaga and Jennifer Lopez have really made an impression both on stage and on screen.
: Yes, they do! Some actors try their hand at singing and they either nail it or leave us covering our ears. It's a bit of a mixed bag, really.
: It's kind of a funny thing. Some singers use a lot of production or auto-tune, and live performances can reveal they aren’t as pitch-perfect as their records suggest.
: I think it comes down to their ability to connect with the audience and genuinely portray emotions, whether through music or acting. But let's be real, not everyone can do both!

6. Paris Hilton

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I just don’t know about this one. Personally, I’m not sure what she is – besides an heiress, but here she is, claiming to be a singer and actress. Either way, I really do not think she should act. In one of her movies (I forgot which one), I remember her talking so slow and it really annoyed me.

5. Ashanti

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Ashanti played in Resident Evil as nurse Betty. I don’t really think she should be acting. I think she has a great voice though! I know, but who am I to judge.

4. Mick Jagger

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Playing in “Performance” in 1970 wasn’t that great, at least, not to me, so of course, I am goin to include him on my list of 8 singers who shouldn’t act. Do you blame me for this one?

3. Jessica Simpson

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Dukes of Hazard with Jessica Simpson was a big “no, no” and I have heard many people complain about this one.

2. Vanilla Ice

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When he played in “As Cool of Ice,” many of us instantly knew he was not going to be a good actor. Sorry to say this one Vanilla Ice, but in my opinion, the acting wasn’t all that great. Maybe it was just the plot.

1. Justin Bieber

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“What’s a Bieber?” Yeah, I have asked the same exact question before as well. I’m sorry girls. I know some of you are so in love with this Justin Bieber boy but he has got to go! I just tossed him out the door and told him to stop acting. Please, I’ll pay you not to act! I might even pay you not to sing! Okay, I’m going to get some evil messages for downing this boy, but that’s okay – he’s just a “boy” whose mother is always beside him.

Perhaps with these actors and actresses, if they were given different plots, ones they could actually relate to, their acting skills would be much better. I don’t like judging anyone on this type of stuff, because I know that while I didn’t like them, others do and if they suck, there is always room for improvement. So, which one do you think should stay out of acting?

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You forgot Beyonce she isnt that good either

MADONNA!!! she's a great singer, love her singing voice, but she just can't act.

I think Taylor Swift should still act, she was hilarious on Saturday Night Live, she's prety good at comedy acting. Paris Hilton shouldn't even sing, just no... As much as I dislike Justin Bieber, he wasn't overly horrible in CSI, though I might be saying this because I got to see him die. xP

BIEBER!!! EWWW im sorry but you shouldn't be singing when your voice doesn't match your gender...

I agree with Bieber. HORRIBLE actor, not to mention bad singing.

Ha. Paris Hilton shouldn't sing or act.

I agree with all these remarks about Paris Hilton. But I think that she shouldn't even be considered a singer. True she has her album out but recording your voice doesn't make you a singer. It's just means you're someone who sold a couple of cd's.

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