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Aaliyah Biography
Birth Name:Aaliyah Dana Haughton
Birth Place:Brooklyn, New York, United States
Profession Soundtrack, Actress
Fast Facts
- Her album "Aaliyah" reached No․ 1 on the Billboard 200 chart in 2001
- Her album "I Care 4 U" reached RIAA-platinum status in 2002
- Got her start in the entertainment business by traveling with her aunt, singer Gladys Knight
- Quote: "It's in how you carry yourself․ I've always been a very mature person and I've always known what I wanted․ And I go after it no matter what․"
- Well known for covering her left eye with her hair
- Modeled for fashion brand Tommy Hilfiger
- Was in contention for the role of Alex in "Charlie's Angels․"
Awards
- 1999Blimp Award-Favorite Song: nominated
- 1999MTV Movie Award-Best Movie Song: nominated
- 2001BET Award-Best Actress: nominated
- 2001MTV Movie Award-Best Female Performance: nominated
- 2001MTV Movie Award-Breakthrough Female Performance: nominated
- 2002BET Award-Best Actress: nominated
- 2002MTV Movie Award-Best Villain: nominated
- 2002Stinker Award-Worst Supporting Actress: nominated
- 2003Chainsaw Award-Best Actress: nominated