Kelly Rowland

Kelly Rowland was born Kelendria Trene Rowland to Doris Rowland Garrison and Christopher Lovett. Her mother left her alcoholic father with her, and later placed her in a rapping and dancing group named Girl’s Tyme renamed as Destiny’s Child years later. The group produced albums such as the self-titled “Destiny’s Child”, “The Writing’s on the Wall” and “Destiny Fulfilled”. Their most successful hit was “Say My Name” and “Survivor” both of which won Grammy Awards. Destiny’s Child’s recorded “Independent Women Part I” which appeared on the soundtrack to “Charlie’s Angels”. It topped the Billboard Hot 100 for eleven consecutive weeks. Rowland has also worked solo. Her music transcends across various genres including contemporary R&B, pop, hip hop, soul, rock and dance. Her debut solo album was “Simply Deep” followed by the albums, “Ms. Kelly”, and “Here I Am”. The song “Dilemma” with Nelly from her album “Simply Deep” won her a Grammy for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration. She began her acting career with a recurring role in the sitcom “The Hughleys” as Carly. She won guest roles in “Eve” as Cleo, and in “American Dreams” as Martha Reeves. Her movie debut was in the successful film “Freddy vs. Jason” in the supporting role of Kia Waterson. She continues to amaze her audiences with both her singing and acting.