Charli XCX's Big Shift: From Pop Star to Film Star

Charli XCX, the British pop sensation, is making a bold move from music to movies. At the Sundance Film Festival, she's showing off her acting skills in not one, but three films. The biggest one is "The Moment, " a comedy about her life during her super-famous "brat" phase. In the movie, she plays herself, dealing with all the crazy stuff that comes with sudden fame. Charli's not just acting, though. She's also written a soundtrack for another movie and is diving headfirst into the world of film. She says she's ready to leave the "brat" era behind and try something new. But her fans? They're not so sure. Many of them showed up to Sundance wearing green beanies and holding copies of her album, ready to support her no matter what.The movie "The Moment" is all about Charli's journey from underground club artist to mainstream superstar. It's full of cameos from other big names, like Kylie Jenner and Julia Fox. And if you're wondering what inspired the movie's style, think of the classic mockumentary "This Is Spinal Tap. " But not everyone at Sundance knows who Charli XCX is. Some people in line for a panel on environmental films had no idea who she was when her movie premiere was mentioned. Maybe that's a good thing for Charli, though. It means she's already making progress on her goal to move on from the "brat" era. Charli's time at Sundance is extra special this year. It's the last time the festival will be in Park City, and it's the first one since the founder, Robert Redford, passed away. Charli's got a packed schedule, with more movie premieres and even a TikTok panel to look forward to.