Her Jamaican mother was a gospel singer.

She and singer/actor brother Denis Simpson both hosted the Canadian pre-schooler program "Polka Dot Door" (1971) at one time. They sang and danced with stuffed animals for the most part.

Chosen by People (USA) magazine as one of the 50 most beautiful people in the world [1996]

Sang the Canadian national anthem at the 2003 basketball All-Star game. Continues to sing both the Canadian and U.S. anthems at sporting events, including NY Giants, NY Knicks, NY Rangers, Toronto Raptors.

Played the wife of actor/director/producer Jimmy Bridges in a "Luvs Diapers" commercial in 1989.

Crowned "Miss Black Ontario" in 1986, the title was lessened when people questioned her racial badground and claimed she didn't truly represent the "black" experience. She states that she is Jamaican-Canadian, and not African-American.

Sister of Denis Simpson.

Is a big fan of Brian Wilson and The Beach Boys.

Sang the Canadian national anthem at the 1998 baseball All-Star game.

Gloria appears in a new Tina Turner music video "When The Heartache Is Over".