Jennifer Holliday is a legend among many. The musician had been working in both the music and theater industry for decades now and she already inspired countless new artists through the years.
Today, the singer is celebrating her birthday! In honor of her special day, let's dive into her major successes, biography, net worth, and age.
Born Jennifer Yvette Holliday on October 19, 1960, the singer is now 63 years old!
Jennifer Holliday Career, Net Worth 2023
Her career began when she was 18 years old as she was able to secure the role for the Broadway production of "Your Arms Too Short to Box with God" on the same day she auditioned.
Even though it was her first major breakthrough in the industry, she was able to receive positive critiques from the public and even got nominated for a Drama Desk in 1981.
Years later, she got the role of Effie Melody White in the famed Broadway musical "Dreamgirls" when she was 21 years old. This was the year when her name started making rounds around the industry and later on sealed her popularity.
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Holliday took on the role for nearly four years. She was always applauded by critics and fans for her rendition of the iconic song "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going," which had been covered by countless major artists around.
In addition to being a successful musician, Jennifer Holliday also had a career in television. Her most recent stint was in 2022 where she competed in "The Mask Singer" as Miss Teddy. Her identity was then revealed to the public in April of that year.
According to Celebrity Net Worth, the singer's estimated fortune as of 2023 is around $10 million which mostly came from her work as a Broadway actor, a singer, and a television personality.
Jennifer Holliday Health, Mental Struggles in the Past
The entirety of Holliday's career wasn't always glitters and sparkles as she also hit rock bottom at one point and she even attempted to take her own life.
According to Yahoo!, The singer was diagnosed with clinical depression at the age of 30. At the time, she attempted to commit suicide.
Following this, it was hard for her to make a return to the industry as she was rejected due to her body weight. Although she lost a significant amount of weight after a gastric bypass surgery, her health woes didn't stop there.
She also battled multiple sclerosis and there was a point where she suffered from blindness and was unable to walk.
Fortunately, the singer didn't give up and was able to make a full comeback, making her one of the most inspirational artists around.
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