LeAnn Rimes

==Acting career==
===1997–2007: Move to Los Angeles and early acting roles===
In 1997, Rimes's parents divorced. While her father stayed in Nashville, Rimes chose to move to [[Los Angeles, California|Los Angeles]] with her mother. In Los Angeles, Rimes started an acting career at age 16.<ref name="Women">{{cite book |last1=Bufwack |first1=Mary |last2=Oermann |first2=Robert K. |title=''Finding Her Voice: The History of Women in Country Music'' |date=2003 |publisher=Vanderbilt University Press |location=Nashville, TN |isbn=0826514324 |pages=487–88}}</ref> The same year, Rimes starred in the [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] television film ''[[Holiday in Your Heart]]''. The film was based on Rimes's book of the same name, which was also released in 1997. The film was the start of three-movie contract that Rimes was offered by ABC in 1998.<ref>{{cite magazine |last1=Evans Price |first1=Deborah |title=Curb's Rimes a Country Music Conqueror |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |date=December 6, 1997 |page=43 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=4AkEAAAAMBAJ&dq=leann+rimes+stars+in+tv+movie+holiday+in+your+heart&pg=PA43 |access-date=December 20, 2021}}</ref> The film was partially semi-autobiographical, with Rimes playing a country performer who discovers that her grandmother becomes hospitalized. In the film, Rimes also performed several of her hits including "Blue" and "One Way Ticket (Because I Can)".<ref>{{cite news |title=LeAnn Rimes, Actress |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/tv/1997/12/14/leann-rimes-actress/0fa52c51-b59c-4b10-a327-b8ccab5e892a/ |access-date=December 20, 2021 |newspaper=[[The Washington Post]] |date=December 1997}}</ref> In 1998, she played a teen runaway in one episode of ''[[Days of Our Lives]]''. "My grandmother used to ... I used to want to watch Sesame Street and she would make me watch Days of Our Lives and so I got hooked on it. I watch Days all the time," Rimes explained.<ref>{{cite journal |last1=Cronin |first1=Lindsay |title=You Probably Missed Leann Rimes' First Acting Role |journal=[[The List (magazine)|The List]] |date=January 10, 2021 |url=https://www.thelist.com/302744/inside-brandi-glanvilles-friendship-with-leann-rimes/ |access-date=December 20, 2021}}</ref>

In 2000, Rimes not only contributed to the soundtrack of ''[[Coyote Ugly (film)|Coyote Ugly]]'', but also appeared in the film itself. Rimes only appeared at the end of the movie, dancing on top of a bar alongside actresses [[Tyra Banks]] and [[Piper Perabo]]. "I was trying to be this sexy singer performing on a bar, and that was so opposite of me. I was really acting at the time 'cause I was still figuring all that out about myself," she told ''[[Entertainment Tonight]]''.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Gawley |first1=Paige |title=LeAnn Rimes Says 'Coyote Ugly' Was the Introduction to Her Sexuality (Exclusive) |url=https://www.etonline.com/leann-rimes-says-coyote-ugly-was-the-introduction-to-her-sexuality-exclusive-155282 |website=[[Entertainment Tonight]] |date=October 23, 2020 |access-date=December 20, 2021}}</ref> In addition, Rimes provided the singing voice for Piper Perabo's character Violet Sanford.<ref>{{cite web |title = Radio Free Entertainment Exclusive Interview: Piper Perabo |url = http://www.radiofree.com/profiles/piper_perabo/interview03.shtml |publisher = RadioFree.com |date = March 22, 2007 |author = Lee, Michael J. |url-status=live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20111004065637/http://www.radiofree.com/profiles/piper_perabo/interview03.shtml |archive-date = October 4, 2011 }}</ref>

[[File:Kimberly Caldwell, LeAnn Rimes at Yahoo Yodel 4.jpg|thumb|right|280px|Rimes alongside [[Kimberly Caldwell]] conducting an interview in 2009.]]
In 2005, Rimes became the host of the [[USA Network]] talent competition ''[[Nashville Star]]''. The show was broadcast from the BellSouth Acuff Theater in Nashville.<ref>{{cite news |title=LeAnn Rimes To Host 'Nashville Star' |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/leann-rimes-to-host-nashville-star-1426002/ |access-date=December 20, 2021 |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |date=October 27, 2004}}</ref> However, a vocal chord illness stopped Rimes from maintaining hosting duties.<ref>{{cite news |title=Rimes Recuperating From Vocal Cord Ailment |url=http://www.cmt.com/news/1499926/rimes-recuperating-from-vocal-cord-ailment/ |access-date=December 20, 2021 |work=[[Country Music Television]] |date=April 11, 2005}}</ref> In 2006, Rimes sang the theme song to the ''[[Holly Hobbie & Friends]]'' series of animated specials. She also guest starred in the series' Christmas episode.<ref>{{cite magazine |title=Holly Hobbie and Friends Christmas Wishes: Just in time for the holidays |magazine=[[People (magazine)|People]] |date=November 22, 2006 |url=https://people.com/parents/holly_hobbie_an/ |access-date=December 20, 2021}}</ref> In 2007, Rimes contributed to the soundtrack of ''[[Evan Almighty]]''. For the film, she contributed the song "Ready For A Miracle" (previously recorded by [[Patti LaBelle]]). The song can be heard in the movie, during the end credits, and in the trailers of ''Evan Almighty.''<ref>{{cite news |title = LeAnn Rimes sings for Evan Almighty |publisher = CMT |url = http://www.cmt.com/artists/news/1563132/20070621/rimes_leann.jhtml |date = June 21, 2007 |url-status=live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20071106114000/http://www.cmt.com/artists/news/1563132/20070621/rimes_leann.jhtml |archive-date = November 6, 2007 }}</ref>

===2009–present: Television film transition===
In 2009, Rimes played the role of Meg Galloway in the made-for-television film ''[[Northern Lights (2009 film)|Northern Lights]]''. The show was aired on the [[Lifetime (TV network)|Lifetime]] network. The film was based on [[Nora Roberts]]'s book of the same name. At the time of the film's announcement, it was reported that Rimes's character would have love scenes with a fellow male actor. "I definitely will be making out with someone...I think I know who but I can't say yet," she told ''The Boot'' in 2008.<ref>{{cite web |title=LeAnn Rimes to Star in Made-for-TV-movie |url=https://theboot.com/leann-rimes-to-star-in-made-for-tv-movie/ |website=The Boot |date=October 14, 2008 |access-date=December 20, 2021}}</ref> It was later announced the [[Eddie Cibrian]] would be playing her love interest. Rumors of their real-life affair helped make ''Northern Lights'' the network's most-watched television movie, with four and a half million viewers in March 2009.<ref>{{cite magazine |last1=Hibberd |first1=James |title='Northern Lights' is Lifetime's most-watched movie |magazine=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |date=March 23, 2009 |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/northern-lights-lifetimes-watched-movie-51395/ |access-date=December 20, 2021}}</ref>

Rimes played a supporting role in the movie ''[[Good Intentions (2010 film)|Good Intentions]]'' with [[Elaine Hendrix]], which filmed near [[Atlanta, Georgia]].<ref name="Good Intentions">{{cite news |url = http://www.gactv.com/gac/nw_headlines/article/0,,GAC_26063_5613564,00.html |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070930153749/http://www.gactv.com/gac/nw_headlines/article/0,,GAC_26063_5613564,00.html |url-status=dead |archive-date = September 30, 2007 |title = LeAnn Rimes in the Movies |date = July 3, 2007 |publisher = [[Great American Country|GAC]] }}</ref> "I've been wanting to act...It's just been finding the right thing. And ''Good Intentions'' was the right thing at the right time. It was the right script," she told ''Sounds Like Nashville''. Rimes also contributed to the film's soundtrack.<ref>{{cite news |title=CONTEST: LeAnn Rimes In "Good Intentions" |url=https://www.soundslikenashville.com/news/leann-rimes-stars-in-good-intentions/ |access-date=December 20, 2021 |work=Sounds Like Nashville |date=March 14, 2010}}</ref> In 2011, she played a guest role in the television show ''[[Drop Dead Diva]]'', starring as the ex-wife of fictional celebrity.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Hughes |first1=Donna |title=LeAnn Rimes Showcases Her Inner 'Diva' |url=https://theboot.com/leann-rimes-drop-dead-diva/ |website=The Boot |date=March 4, 2011 |access-date=December 20, 2021}}</ref> In 2011, Rimes played the role of an attorney who returns to her hometown in the television film ''[[Reel Love]]''. The film aired on [[Country Music Television]] and also starred actor [[Burt Reynolds]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Bobbin |first1=Jay |title=LeAnn Rimes finds 'Reel Love' on CMT |url=https://www.oklahoman.com/article/3621274/leann-rimes-finds-reel-love-on-cmt |access-date=December 20, 2021 |work=[[The Oklahoman]] |date=November 11, 2011}}</ref> In 2013, she appeared on the [[FX (TV channel)|FX]] television show ''[[Anger Management (TV series)|Anger Management]]'' alongside [[Charlie Sheen]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Black |first1=Lauren Jo |title=LeAnn Rimes to Appear on 'Anger Management' Tonight |url=https://www.soundslikenashville.com/news/leann-rimes-to-appear-on-anger-management-tonight/ |website=Sounds Like Nashville |date=July 11, 2013 |access-date=December 20, 2021}}</ref> In 2014, Rimes starred in the reality television series ''LeAnn & Eddie'' alongside Eddie Cibrian. The program aired on the [[VH1]] network. The intention of the reality show was to "help clear the air" about their romantic relationship. "This show gave us an opportunity to take back our lives in a way and show a different side of us than what people really believe," Rimes commented. After one season, the show was cancelled by VH1.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Vinson |first1=Christina |title=LeAnn Rimes 'LeAnn & Eddie' Reality TV Show Cancelled |url=https://theboot.com/leann-and-eddie-reality-show-cancelled/ |website=The Boot |date=January 22, 2015 |access-date=December 20, 2021}}</ref>

In 2017, Rimes made a cameo appearance in the film ''[[Logan Lucky]]'' where she sang "[[America the Beautiful]]".<ref>{{cite magazine |title=LeAnn Rimes shares career highlights, including her Logan Lucky cameo |magazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]] |date=August 25, 2017 |url=https://ew.com/tv/2017/08/25/leann-rimes-career-highlights/ |access-date=December 20, 2021}}</ref> One year later, Rimes starred as the main character in the [[Hallmark Channel]]'s television film ''It's Christmas, Eve''. Rimes played the fictional character Eve Morgan<ref>{{cite web |title=LeAn Rimes as Eve Morgan in 'It's Christmas, Eve' |url=https://www.hallmarkchannel.com/its-christmas-eve/cast/leann-rimes |website=[[Hallmark Channel]] |access-date=December 20, 2021}}</ref> who is a high school superintendent who helps saves the district's music program.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Freeze |first1=Kellie |title=LeAnn Rimes Talks About Her Music-Filled Hallmark Holiday Film, 'It's Christmas, Eve' |url=https://www.tvinsider.com/729824/leann-rimes-interview-its-christmas-eve-hallmark-countdown-to-christmas/ |website=[[TV Insider]] |date=November 10, 2018 |access-date=December 20, 2021}}</ref> In 2020, Rimes competed as the "Sun" on the [[The Masked Singer (American season 4)|fourth season]] of the [[Fox Broadcasting Company|Fox]] reality singing competition ''[[The Masked Singer (American TV series)|The Masked Singer]]''. Her identity was revealed during the season finale on December 16, 2020, where she was declared the winner of the season.<ref>{{cite magazine |last1=Huff |first1=Lauren |title=The Masked Singer winner Sun fought to perform that stunning Billie Eilish cover a cappella |magazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]] |date=2020 |url=https://ew.com/tv/the-masked-singer-sun-leann-rimes-interview/ |access-date=December 20, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Schneider |first1=Michael |title='The Masked Singer' Finale Reveals Sun as Winner: Here's the Identity of the Final Three Celebrities |url=https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/the-masked-singer-finale-recap-sun-mushroom-crocodile-leann-rimes-1234864744/ |website=Variety |access-date=December 17, 2020 |date=December 17, 2020}}</ref> She was later a guest panelist in the [[The Masked Singer (American season 5)|season five]] finale. [[Darius Rucker]] also joined her in the show.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Moore |first1=Bobby |title=Darius Rucker, LeAnn Rimes to Appear on 'The Masked Singer' |url=https://www.wideopencountry.com/darius-rucker-the-masked-singer/ |website=Wide Open Country |date=May 10, 2021 |access-date=December 20, 2021}}</ref>

Rimes celebrated her 25th year in the music industry with a special [[CMT Crossroads]] episode featuring [[Carly Pearce]], [[Brandy Clark]], [[Ashley McBryde]] and [[Mickey Guyton]] airing on April 14, 2022.<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/country/leann-rimes-cmt-crossroads-mickey-guyton-ashley-mcbryde-1235050032/ |title=LeAnn Rimes Welcomes Mickey Guyton, Ashley McBryde & More for 'CMT Crossroads' |magazine=Billboard |last=Nicholson |first=Jessica |date=March 28, 2022 |access-date=April 20, 2022}}</ref>