missy.jpgUniversal Pictures and Robert Deniro's Tribeca Films will be teaming up to bring Missy Elliot's life story to the big screen. Elliot, a five-time Grammy Award winner, will play herself in the as-yet-titled film, which is still in the development stages, according to a studio spokeswoman. The Virgina native began her career as a member of the group Sista, but went solo after a deal with Jodeci member Devante Swing fell through. She eventually hooked up with Timbaland and went on to chalk up several hit songs and sell millions of records worldwide.

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