| First Name |
Mary
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| Middle Name |
Jane
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| Last Name |
Blige
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| Full Name at Birth |
Mary Jane Blige
|
| Alternative Name |
Queen of Hip Hop-Soul, Mary Jane Blige, Mary J. Blige, Brook Lynn, MB, Mary J
|
| Age |
52 years
|
| Birthday |
11th January, 1971
|
| Birthplace |
The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
|
| Height |
5' 9" (175 cm)
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| Weight |
145lbs (66 kg)
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| Build |
Athletic
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| Eye Color |
Brown - Dark
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| Hair Color |
Dyed Blonde
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| Distinctive Feature |
Her beautiful deep voice, Blonde hair
|
| Zodiac Sign |
Capricorn
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| Sexuality |
Straight
|
| Religion |
Christian
|
| Ethnicity |
Black
|
| Nationality |
American
|
| High School |
Roosevelt High School
|
| Occupation Text |
Singer, Actress, Songwriter, Model, Record Producer
|
| Occupation |
Singer
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| Claim to Fame |
winning 9 Grammy Awards and for releasing 14 studio albums, including Love & Life (2003), Growing Pains (2007), The Breakthrough (2005), and probably the most popular one No More Drama in 2001
|
| Music Genre (Text) |
R&B, Soul, Hip Hop Soul, Neo Soul, Hip Hop, New Jack Swing, Gospel
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| Music Genre |
R&B/Soul, R&B
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| Year(s) Active |
1989–present, 1990-present, 1989-present, 1991–present, 1988–present
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| Music Style |
Urban, Contemporary R&B, Pop/Rock, Club/Dance, Electronic, Pop
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| Music Mood |
Confident, Confrontational, Smooth, Bravado, Party/Celebratory, Elegant, Stylish, Sensual, Brash, Street-Smart, Energetic, Ambitious, Soothing, Intimate, Witty, Rousing, Passionate, Sexy, Elaborate, Slick, Aggressive
|
| Instrument |
Vocals
|
| Instrument (text) |
Vocals
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| Record Label |
Matriarch/Capitol (current), Uptown/MCA/Geffen/Interscope, Verve Records (former), Matriarch, Capitol (current), Uptown, MCA, Geffen, Interscope, Verve (former), Republic (current), Verve, Capitol (former), Universal, Capitol, Republic, Matriach (current), MCA (former), Uptown (former), Matriarch (current), Mary Jane, 300, Atlantic, Matriarch/Capitol, Uptown Records, MCA Records, Geffen Records, Verve Records, Republic Records, Interscope Records
|
| Associated Acts |
Diddy, Missy Elliott, Nas, The Notorious B.I.G., Lil' Kim, R. Kelly, Monica, Method Man, Mariah Carey, Jessie J, Jay-Z, Whitney Houston Celine Dion 2face Idibia
T.I., Tiziano Ferro, Whitney Houston, Celine Dion, 2face Idibia, Sam Smith, Disclosure, Puff Daddy, Musiq Soulchild, Jimmy Napes, Rodney Jerkins, Sean Combs, Dr. Dre, Q-Tip, Swizz Beatz
|
| Talent Agency (e.g. Modelling) |
Tencer & Associates PR
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| Brand Endorsement |
TV commercial for Reebok (2003), TV commercial for Coca-Cola (2004), TV commercial for GAP clothing stores (2004), TV commercial for Propel Fitness Water (2007), TV commercial for Chevrolet Tahoe (2007), print ad for Chevy Malibu (2007), print ad for Crest Toothpaste Healthy Smiles (2005), print ad for MAC Viva Glam III Lipstick (2000), print ad for MAC cosmetics (2000)
|
| Bust (inches) |
36
|
| Waist (inches) |
32
|
| Hips (inches) |
38
|
| Clothes Size |
10
|
| Shoe Size |
8
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| Official Websites |
mjblige.com, myspace.com/maryjblige, maryluvs.com, http://www.maryjblige.com/, http://maryjblige.com
|
| Father |
Thomas Blige
|
| Mother |
Cora Blige
|
| Brother |
Bruce Miller (step brother)
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| Sister |
LaTonya Blige
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| Friend |
Martine McCutcheon
|
| Favorite People |
Meryl Streep, Frank Sinatra, Angela Bassett, Allison Janney
|
| Favorite Foods |
Seafood, French food, English food, Italian food
|
Mary Jane Blige ( BLYZHE; born January 11, 1971) is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. Often referred to as the "Queen of Hip-Hop Soul" and "Queen of R&B", Blige has won nine Grammy Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award, four American Music Awards, twelve NAACP Image Awards, and twelve Billboard Music Awards, including the Billboard Icon Award. She has been nominated for three Golden Globe Awards and two Academy Awards, including one for her supporting role in the film Mudbound (2017) and another for its original song "Mighty River", becoming the first person nominated for acting and songwriting in the same year.
