Aaliyah's Age During Queen of the Damned
Aaliyah was born on January 16, 1979, and Queen of the Damned was released in February 2002. This means she was 23 years old when the film premiered in theaters.
Her Role as Akasha
In Queen of the Damned, Aaliyah played Queen Akasha, the powerful vampire matriarch. She was cast for the film after her earlier music and acting work gained widespread attention.
Filming and Release Timeline
Principal photography for Queen of the Damned took place in 2001, when Aaliyah was 22. The movie was completed and released shortly after her passing in August 2001, with the studio honoring her final performance.
For more background on Aaliyah's career and filmography, see Biography.com.
