Watch out Hollywood, here comes Normani. The pop star turned actor had a weekend to remember, celebrating her first major film role while hinting at what’s coming next for her career. The multi-talented performer, 28, appeared at Dreamville Fest on April 5 as Hennessy’s special guest bartender—just a day after her movie Freaky Tales premiered in theaters.
Get this, set in 1987 Oakland, the film follows Normani as Entice, an ambitious girl group member facing the challenges of pursuing stardom. Reflecting on the experience, she shared with PEOPLE, “It’s liberating and very freeing, being able to be creative in a totally different way. I felt like I learned a lot about myself, and I was actually able to celebrate myself and watch myself and not be super critical.”
Alongside co-stars Pedro Pascal, Jay Ellis, and Dominique Thorne, Normani delivers a standout performance. But her biggest joy comes from sharing the moment with loved ones. “When I get home tonight or maybe tomorrow, I’ll take my mom and my dad and my grandma and go to the movie,” she revealed.
Freaky Tales arrives nearly a year after the release of her debut album, Dopamine, in June 2024. Fans have eagerly awaited music videos and live shows, and Normani assures them more is on the way. “I got you. We have a lot of special things set up,” she teased. “Always working on new music,” she added with a smile.
From the big screen to the stage—and even behind the bar—Normani is embracing every opportunity, proving her star power only continues to grow.