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Remembering Aaliyah in Film
Published by Clay Cane on Tuesday, August 25, 2009 at 12:00 am.
Eight years ago today, R&B singer Aaliyah died in a plane crash in the Bahamas. The death of the 22-year-old star sent shock waves across the world. Her life seemed to be cut short when she was on the verge of even more success, especially in Hollywood.
On March 22, 2000, Aaliyah’s first film, Romeo Must Die, debuted and it was an international success. The film grossed over $145 million at the box office and Aaliyah’s performance was met with solid reviews. The New York Times said Aaliyah was a natural.
The sky was the limit for her film career and she even landed a role in The Matrix sequel. Earlier, she signed on to play Akasha in an adaptation of Anne Rice’s Queen of the Damned. However, during filming Aaliyah passed away on August 25th, 2001. The film was released February 22, 2002 with poor reviews, but Aaliyah’s performance was praised. One critic raved, “She’s damned good!” Other critics wanted more Aaliyah (she was only on screen for about 20 minutes) and assumed the death of the songstress made the film difficult to properly complete.
Many fans hoped there was enough footage for Aaliyah to be in the Matrix sequel, but unfortunately her character was recast with Nona Gaye.
In addition, there were plans for Aaliyah to play in a remake of the 1976 film Sparkle. The script was to be written by E. Lynn Harris, who passed away in late July.
While Aaliyah had many movie roles coming to her, she always stressed how she waited for the right role to come along and it wasn’t until 8 years after being signed to a major label did her first movie hit theaters. Nowadays, anyone who can carry a note wants to be an actress.
Without a doubt Aaliyah was on the verge of expanding her talent beyond music. It’s safe to say her film career would’ve equaled her music and maybe surpassed it. I could easily see Aaliyah in a movie like Dreamgirls, venturing into Disney films, or maybe developing her own film projects. It’s good to embrace what we have now, but we can’t help but mourn the loss of what could’ve been.
Check out a clip from Aaliyah in Queen of the Damned (portions of this clip are graphic).
WHY U IT’S BEEN 8 YEARS MY PRAYER GOES OUT TO YOUR FAMILY EVERYONE MISS U AND THE BAD THING IT HAPPEN ON MY BIRTHDAY U WAS ONE OF MY FAVORITE SINGERS R.I.P.LOVE YA
I have still have trouble accepting the fact that yur gone. I grew up dancing to yur musick. I used 2 dress jus like yuh && I always sang yur songs, tried 2 copy yur dances lol buh yuh truly are my idol. yuh were soo beautiful inside && out && my dream waz 2 meet yuh in person. I remember sitting outside with my momz && her friends && seeing everybody crying & buying newspapers,everyone was blasting yur musick in their cars. It was sad buh yuh still live in my heart.
R.I.P. Aaliyah Haughton 8.25.01
Aaliyah R.I.P Much LOVE and RESPECT 4 all you’ve done. U are And Will ALWAYS be REMEMBERED. Your music will live on FOREVER, It touched my heart as i am sure it did everyone!
Aaliyah we miss you so much!!!
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She was so beautiful and amazing, i wish she was still here today. I remember the day it was on the news i just thought it was abad dream and when i wake up that’s al it was. but it wasnt and forever she will b missed. Love u Aaliyah RIP the angel that the world has lost………….
Man she is my all time favorite artist. She will forever be missed. R.I.P Aaliyah and the others who passed away along with her. Man I miss her.
She is my favorite singer and idol. I love and miss her so much!!!
She was truly an angel she killed movie rolls espcailly romeo must die. I was only 4 when she passed but I knew more of her songs than anyone else. Rock the Boat and Are you that somebody was my favorite songs ever. I wish I could have been old enough to go to her concerts. and I wish I would have bought her last cd. Now I can’t find it anywhere. I can’t wait till the movie comes out so I can get the DVD,soundtrack,and the word is that they are making a tenth anniversity copy of the last studio album. can’t wait till those thing come out. I wish BET would play Romeo Must Die one night. RIP Aaliyah you are truly missed
Aww, I miss Aaliyah so much. Im a huge fan of hers.. And I cant believe its been 8 years since she left us for heaven:(
R.I.P Aaliyah ( You are truly missed, and One In A Million)
It was soo sad to hear she passed. I loved her music n style!!! I loved her name so much, I named my daughter Aaliyah.
aaliyah will always and forever be my all time favorite star. even though she isn’t here physically… she still shines so bright.
Aaliyah has been a role model and inspiration to me since i was 5 years old back in 1994. I have always loved her music and movies and will continue to sing, dance, and quote movie lines to them always. To me she’ll always be the best. Aaliyah was and will always be my “one in a million” entertainer and good person.
SHE IS A GRATE GIRL AS YOU JUST SAW SINGR TOO SHE IS JUST OUTSTANDING THAT’S ALL I CAN SAY I AM RELLY HART EVEN THOU IT HAPPED 8 YEARS AGO SHE WAS A ANGEL I AM GOING STILL SING HER SONGS IN THE SHOWER THOU I DID KNOW HER FROM WHAT I HAVE HEARD SHE WAS AN ANGLE R.I.P BABYGIRLDEATH BEFOR DISONER
BabyGirl we miss you! RIP
Miss Aaliyah was and will always be missed,and very much loved.She was by all means the BEST singer i’ve heard.Aaliyah’s music had meaning and i understood it was coming from her heart,cause i could hear it in her voice.I know God and all of his angels are having a good gospel celebration 8 years and many more with Miss Aaliyah up there.R.I.P. Aaliyah we love u and we’ll never forget u. THE CALHOUN FAMILY
I TRULY MISS AND LOVE AALIYAH
Miss the beautiful face and voice. Always will remember you.
Fan for life. Love and miss you Aaliyah terribly, RIP. One of the best to ever do it.
R.I.P AALIYAH. I STILL CANT BELIEVE THAT YOU DIED, IT SHOCKED ME TO HEAR THE NEWS AS WELL AS OTHERS. I REMEMBER THAT DAY LISTENIN’ TA FOXY99. THEY PLAYED NOTHING BUT HER SONGS THE WHOLE DAY. I LISTENED TO HER ALDAY. I NEVER MET HER BUT SUMHOW IT FEELS LIKE I KNEW HER PERSONALLY. SHE WAS A BEAUTIFUL AND TALENTED PERSON. MAY GOD BLESS YOU..