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H.E.R. Biography

Birth Name:Gabriella Sarmiento Wilson

Birth Place:Vallejo, California, United States

Profession Soundtrack, Actress, Music department, Producer

Fast Facts

Quote: "At the end of the day, it's about me working my craft and getting better at what I do․"
Quote: "[On her idol, Alicia Keys] "Having [her] as a supporter is just amazing․ She believes in me and makes me believe in me even more․ Our journeys are very similar․ Having somebody like that around makes it easier․""
Quote: "Good things take time․"
Signed her first record deal with Sony before she was a teenager

2021Oscar-Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Song): winner
2021Black Reel-Outstanding Original Song: nominated
2021Gold Derby Film Award-Original Song: nominated
2021Golden Globe-Best Original Song - Motion Picture: nominated
2021HMMA Award-Best Original Song - TV Show/Limited Series: winner
2021Sierra Award-Best Song: winner
2021LEJA Award-Best Song: nominated
2021OFTA Film Award-Best Original Song: nominated
2021World Soundtrack Award-Best Original Song Written for a Film: nominated
2022Black Reel-Outstanding Original Song: winner
2022Black Reel-Outstanding Original Song: nominated
2022Emmy-Outstanding Short Form Program: winner
2022GMS Award-Best Song Written and/or Recorded for Television: nominated
2023Ensemble Award-: winner
2024Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: nominated
2024Astra TV Award-Best Actress in a Broadcast Network or Cable Limited Series or TV Movie: nominated
2024HMMA Award-Best Original Song - Feature Film: winner
2025Black Reel-Outstanding Song: winner
2025GMS Award-Best Song Written and/or Recorded for a Film: nominated