SZA To Make Acting Debut in Forthcoming Project

Taking to Instagram to reveal the news.

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SZA has shared that she is expected to make her acting debut in her next project. Details of her upcoming project have yet to be announced, however, the R&B artist shared her new career plans with her fans on Instagram Story.

In a recent story, SZA wrote, “Can’t believe I got the part I wanted. She’s an actress.” The caption was accompanied by a photo of a cake that read, “Congrats record breaker and fire actress.” According to Hot New Hip Hop, SZA also later too to Instagram to thank everyone for the well wishes, “Lmao thank y’all ! And before y’all start somebody BOUGHT me this cake. It’s a sweet gesture n i was being appreciative.”

SZA is the latest R&B star to try her hand in acting. The Weeknd is set to make his TV debut in a show he has produced titled The Idol while Megan Thee Stallion has also ventured into the entertainment world linking a multi-year deal with Netflix.

It remains to be seen what SZA has up her sleeves for her forthcoming project.

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