Aaliyah

Birth Name:

Aaliyah Dana Haughton

Birth Place:

Brooklyn, New York, United States

Profession

Soundtrack, Actress

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․"

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