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Brandy Norwood

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American singer, songwriter and actress (born 1979)

United StatesMusiciansBorn 1979 · age 47
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Brandy Rayana Norwood, known professionally as Brandy, is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. She is known for her intricate vocal riffs, and is regarded as an influential figure in contemporary R&B.

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Norwood at the Essence Awards in 1997Norwood at the Essence Awards in 1997Norwood performing during Afrodisiac's album release party in New York City in July 2004.Norwood performing during Afrodisiac's album release party in New York City in July 2004.Norwood on the set of A Family Business in 2011Norwood on the set of A Family Business in 2011Norwood in 2019Norwood in 2019Norwood at Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in 2023Norwood at Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in 2023Norwood has cited Whitney Houston (pictured) as her idol and greatest influence. Houston eventually became Norwood's mentor throughout her career.[213]Norwood has cited Whitney Houston (pictured) as her idol and greatest influence. Houston eventually became Norwood's mentor throughout her career.[213]

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I think cooking completes you as a woman. … I woke up one morning and said, I can't do this [eating meat] to myself anymore. I didn't feel good. I was constipated all the time.

About her vegan lifestyle. “Brandy: Baby Baby Baby Baby Talks About Growing Up, Becoming A Vegan And Keeping Her Marriage A Big Secret,” in

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Awards 15

2021NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Album
2014NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
2001Stellar Awards
2000Congress of Racial Equality
2000BMI Film & TV Awards
1999Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals
1999Teen Choice Award for Choice Music - Female Artist
1998Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals
1998California Music Awards
1996MTV Movie Award for Best Song from a Movie
1996NAACP Image Award for Outstanding New Artist
1996Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards
1996American Music Award for Favorite Soul/R&B Female Artist
1995Soul Train Music Award for Best R&B/Soul or Rap New Artist
1995Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards

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Connected to Brandy 6

Whitney HoustonAlso in Cinderella (1997)Kim KardashianAlso in Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor (2013)Jack BlackAlso in I Still Know What You Did Last Summer (1998)French MontanaAlso in The Perfect Match (2016)Diana RossAlso in Double Platinum (1999)Kylie CantrallAlso in Descendants: Wicked Wonderland (2026)

About this person

Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
living
Dates
Born 1979 · age 47
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31 languages

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