Actresses Who Can Sing
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Oct. 21 2009, Published 4:40 a.m. ET
RadarOnline.com brings you 10 sexy starlets who are also talented in singing.
1. Miley Cyrus rocketed to fame as an actress, but comes from a musical dynasty. Her Dad is country crooner Billy Ray Cyrus.
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Miley Cyrus rocketed to fame as an actress, but comes from a musical dynasty. Her Dad is country crooner Billy Ray Cyrus.
2. After finding huge success in her mixed TV/musical format, Miley released her own disc—last year’s “Breakout”.
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After finding huge success in her mixed TV/musical format, Miley released her own disc—last year’s “Breakout”.
3. Miley’s had several Hot 100 hits, including her recent “Party in the U.S.A.”
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Miley’s had several Hot 100 hits, including her recent “Party in the U.S.A.”
4. Cyrus will keep the ball rolling this winter with the release of her musically themed Nicholas Sparks flick “The Last Song”.
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Cyrus will keep the ball rolling this winter with the release of her musically themed Nicholas Sparks flick “The Last Song”.
5. Cyrus just wrapped a cameo in the highly anticipated Sex and the City sequel, opposite Kim Cattrall.
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Cyrus just wrapped a cameo in the highly anticipated Sex and the City sequel, opposite Kim Cattrall.
6. Hilary Duff was a Disney Idol as Lizzie McGuire, so a natural step for the perky blonde was to hit the studio!
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Hilary Duff was a Disney Idol as Lizzie McGuire, so a natural step for the perky blonde was to hit the studio!
7. Duff’s first single “So Yesterday,” was a major hit, and made stars of producers The Matrix.
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Duff’s first single “So Yesterday,” was a major hit, and made stars of producers The Matrix.
8. Her second album Dignity soared, eventually leading to a 2008 greatest hits disc called Best of Hilary Duff.
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Her second album Dignity soared, eventually leading to a 2008 greatest hits disc called Best of Hilary Duff.
9. Duff now takes residence on “Gossip Girl” as movie star Olivia Burke, but has said she intends to sing again soon.
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Duff now takes residence on “Gossip Girl” as movie star Olivia Burke, but has said she intends to sing again soon.
10. Duff’s sister Haylie has also tried her hand at a singing career.
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Duff’s sister Haylie has also tried her hand at a singing career.
11. Jennifer Lopez has an impressive body of on-screen work under her belt, and a proven appetite for diva domination with an equally successful singing career.
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Jennifer Lopez has an impressive body of on-screen work under her belt, and a proven appetite for diva domination with an equally successful singing career.
12. Lopez’s debut album On The 6 produced hits like “Waiting For Tonight,” and “If U Had My Love.”
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Lopez’s debut album On The 6 produced hits like “Waiting For Tonight,” and “If U Had My Love.”
13. Lopez was the first actress in history to have a simultaneous number one film and record, with “The Wedding Planner” and iconic album J. Lo.
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Lopez was the first actress in history to have a simultaneous number one film and record, with “The Wedding Planner” and iconic album J. Lo.
14. After a tumultuous celluloid downturn and disastrous public breakup with Ben Affleck, Lopez poured her heart into Rebirth, a record she collaborated on with the likes of LL Cool J.
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After a tumultuous celluloid downturn and disastrous public breakup with Ben Affleck, Lopez poured her heart into Rebirth, a record she collaborated on with the likes of LL Cool J.
15. Now she’s playing mom to two twins, but will soon release a hip-pop track called “Fresh Out The Oven.”
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Now she’s playing mom to two twins, but will soon release a hip-pop track called “Fresh Out The Oven.”
16. Lindsay Lohan is a true entrepreneur at heart, but has her roots in song and stage.
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Lindsay Lohan is a true entrepreneur at heart, but has her roots in song and stage.
17. At 18, record honcho Tommy Mattola gave Lindsay a shot to record a solo dance album.
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At 18, record honcho Tommy Mattola gave Lindsay a shot to record a solo dance album.
18. Mottola’s instincts were on, and her debut disc performed solidly with tracks like “Rumors” and “Over.”
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Mottola’s instincts were on, and her debut disc performed solidly with tracks like “Rumors” and “Over.”
19. A follow-up record, A Little More Personal (RAW), failed to catch on with fans.
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A follow-up record, A Little More Personal (RAW), failed to catch on with fans.
20. Recently, with the help of writer/singer Ne-Yo, Lohan churned out the well-received track “Bossy,” yet failed to produce and album or tour to support it.
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Recently, with the help of writer/singer Ne-Yo, Lohan churned out the well-received track “Bossy,” yet failed to produce and album or tour to support it.
21. Brittany Murphy is a gritty, indie-cinema darling who isn’t afraid to shout out on the microphone.
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Brittany Murphy is a gritty, indie-cinema darling who isn’t afraid to shout out on the microphone.
22. Murphy has appeared in hit films like “Uptown Girls” and “8 Mile.”
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Murphy has appeared in hit films like “Uptown Girls” and “8 Mile.”
23. DJ Paul Oakenfold borrowed Murphy’s vocals for his track “Faster Kill Pussycat.”
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DJ Paul Oakenfold borrowed Murphy’s vocals for his track “Faster Kill Pussycat.”
24. Murphy is currently married to screenwriter Simon Monjack.
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Murphy is currently married to screenwriter Simon Monjack.
25. Brittany tried her hand at singing again with Queen’s “Somebody To Love,” for the Disney flick “Happy Feet.”
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Brittany tried her hand at singing again with Queen’s “Somebody To Love,” for the Disney flick “Happy Feet.”
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26. Leighton Meester skyrocketed to campy glory playing the conniving Blair Waldorf on The CW’s “Gossip Girl.”
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Leighton Meester skyrocketed to campy glory playing the conniving Blair Waldorf on The CW’s “Gossip Girl.”
27. While Meester plays the preppy Park Ave princess on TV, she secretly has designs on rock stardom.
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While Meester plays the preppy Park Ave princess on TV, she secretly has designs on rock stardom.
28. Meester’s musical debut came as a guest vocal on “Good Girls Go Bad,” the hit track from band Cobra Starship.
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Meester’s musical debut came as a guest vocal on “Good Girls Go Bad,” the hit track from band Cobra Starship.
29. Leighton is now preparing a full solo album, with contributions from smoking hot R&B singer Robin Thicke.
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Leighton is now preparing a full solo album, with contributions from smoking hot R&B singer Robin Thicke.
30. Meester dates “Gossip Girl” costar, and real life hottie, Sebastian Stan.
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Meester dates “Gossip Girl” costar, and real life hottie, Sebastian Stan.
31. Jennifer Love Hewitt reigned over teen pop culture in the early 90’s, becoming a cover girl after breaking out on drama “Party of Five.”
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Jennifer Love Hewitt reigned over teen pop culture in the early 90’s, becoming a cover girl after breaking out on drama “Party of Five.”
32. Hewitt tried her hand at spinoff glory with the shortly lived “Time Of Your Life,” and then tried her hand at singing!
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Hewitt tried her hand at spinoff glory with the shortly lived “Time Of Your Life,” and then tried her hand at singing!
33. Hewitt recorded a darker pop anthem for the sequel to her hit horror flick “I Know What You Did Last Summer.”
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Hewitt recorded a darker pop anthem for the sequel to her hit horror flick “I Know What You Did Last Summer.”
34. After the horror genre couldn’t generate heat, Hewitt tried her hand at a full LP, spawning the cult hit “Bare Naked.”
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After the horror genre couldn’t generate heat, Hewitt tried her hand at a full LP, spawning the cult hit “Bare Naked.”
35. Hewitt currently stars on the CBS supernatural drama “The Ghost Whisperer.”
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Hewitt currently stars on the CBS supernatural drama “The Ghost Whisperer.”
36. Scarlett Johansson got her big acting break in Robert Redford’s “The Horse Whisperer,” before pursuing her musical interests.
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Scarlett Johansson got her big acting break in Robert Redford’s “The Horse Whisperer,” before pursuing her musical interests.
37. Johansson was once up for the lead in “The Sound of Music,” produced by Andrew Lloyd Weber on London’s West End. The part was ultimately cast via talent search.
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Johansson was once up for the lead in “The Sound of Music,” produced by Andrew Lloyd Weber on London’s West End. The part was ultimately cast via talent search.
38. Scarlett starred in Justin Timberlake’s 2007 music video for “What Goes Around,” where she was likely bitten by the singing bug.
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Scarlett starred in Justin Timberlake’s 2007 music video for “What Goes Around,” where she was likely bitten by the singing bug.
39. Johansson’s album of Tom Waits covers, Anywhere I Lay My Head, received mixed reviews but charted well.
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Johansson’s album of Tom Waits covers, Anywhere I Lay My Head, received mixed reviews but charted well.
40. Recently, Scarlett has collaborated with indie music king Pete Yorn.
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Recently, Scarlett has collaborated with indie music king Pete Yorn.
41. Jada Pinkett Smith is an A-list actress on the red carpet, but a hardcore rocker on the stage.
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Jada Pinkett Smith is an A-list actress on the red carpet, but a hardcore rocker on the stage.
42. Smith’s band Wicked Wisdom has a cult following for their raunchy rough sound and wild stage show.
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Smith’s band Wicked Wisdom has a cult following for their raunchy rough sound and wild stage show.
43. Jada got the privilege of opening up for Britney Spears’ Onyx Hotel Tour.
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Jada got the privilege of opening up for Britney Spears’ Onyx Hotel Tour.
44. Jada’s husband, Will Smith, is a self-admitted huge fan. Shocker!
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Jada’s husband, Will Smith, is a self-admitted huge fan. Shocker!
45. Pinkett Smith now takes up residence on TNT’s “Hawthorne,” but we’re sure she’ll jam out soon.
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Pinkett Smith now takes up residence on TNT’s “Hawthorne,” but we’re sure she’ll jam out soon.
46. Vanessa Williams is a mean TV queen, but has long been an award winning and top-selling singer.
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Vanessa Williams is a mean TV queen, but has long been an award winning and top-selling singer.
47. After her 1980’s Miss America controversy, Williams retreated to the studio to reinvent herself.
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After her 1980’s Miss America controversy, Williams retreated to the studio to reinvent herself.
48. Williams is the voice behind Disney’s “Pocahontas” hit ballad, “Colors of the Wind.”
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Williams is the voice behind Disney’s “Pocahontas” hit ballad, “Colors of the Wind.”
49. Williams’ track “Save The Best for Last,” embodies 90’s easy listening melodies.
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Williams’ track “Save The Best for Last,” embodies 90’s easy listening melodies.
50. While she’s currently concentrating on “Ugly Betty,” fans can rest assured Vanessa’s never too far from the microphone.
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While she’s currently concentrating on “Ugly Betty,” fans can rest assured Vanessa’s never too far from the microphone.