Kelly Rowland

Birth Name:

Kelendria Trene Rowland

Birth Place:

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Profession

Soundtrack, Actress, Producer

Was selected as one of People magazine's "Most Beautiful" in the 2013 edition of the annual feature
Has visited numerous African countries while working as an ambassador for MTV's Staying Alive Foundation, a non-profit aimed at raising awareness of discriminatory acts faced by those with HIV and AIDS
Co-founded the Survivor Foundation following Hurricane Katrina in 2005, a non-profit organization set up to provide housing and supplies for victims of the storm
Transplanted to Houston at age seven, she would immediately gain friends after taking dance classes with future band mates, Beyonce Knowles and LaTavia Roberson
Quote: "Never give up on your dream because you never know what the Lord can bless you with․"
Quote: "Nobody is perfect, but [Oprah] comes so close․! She is like the female version of God․ She inspires me to work hard and give back․"
Quote: "(Regarding rumors of a feud with former Destiny's Child co-founder, Beyoncé" "I think the people wanted those stories for years and that's just so sad on them because it's not like that"․"
Formed Girl's Tyme in 1992, an all-girl R&B group that would eventually evolve into Destiny's Child by the late 1990s after signing with Columbia Records in 1997
Released her first solo album titled "Simply Deep" in 2002 while on a touring hiatus with Destiny's Child
Made her television acting debut in 2002 on UPN's "The Hughleys" and later her film debut with 2003's "Freddy vs․ Jason"

2020Image Award - Outstanding Guest Performance in a Comedy or Drama Series:Winner
2025Septimius Award - Best American Actress:Nominated

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