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Kimberly Wyatt (born February 4, 1982) is an American dancer, singer, television personality, and actress. Born in Warrensburg, Missouri she began dancing at the age of seven. She rose to prominence as a member of the Pussycat Dolls, one of the world's best-selling girl groups of all time, that transitioned into a mainstream pop girl group and released the albums PCD (2005) and Doll Domination (2008). As part of the group, she won two MTV Video Music Awards and received a Grammy Award nomination.
Early life
Kimberly Wyatt was born on February 4, 1982, in Warrensburg, Missouri.[1][2] Her father was truck driver and her mother was his secretary.[3] In June 2020, Wyatt revealed that she grew up in a racist household and has discontinued her relationship with her parents as she feels "[they] are so fundamentally different."[4]
Inspired by Olympic athletics such as figure skating and gymnastics, Wyatt at the age of seven began doing gymnastics but later leaned more into dance, training in genres like ballet, tap and jazz.[5] She began competing regionally, winning Miss Dance in America which influenced her to pursue a career in dance.[6] At the age 14 she earned scholarships and during the summer she a trained in New York's Joffrey Ballet and Broadway Dance Center.[5][6] After high school, she got her first job as a dancer and singer on cruise ships for the Royal Caribbean International.[6] A year later, she moved to Los Angeles with hopes to audition and work as a dancer in film and television.[6][7]
Career
2003–2009: The Pussycat Dolls
2010–2017: Solo career
In February 2010, Wyatt announced her departure from the the Pussycat Dolls citing "money and fame can't buy happiness" and pursued a solo career in the United Kingdom.[3][8] Her first work outside the group was a feature on Aggro Santos' debut single, "Candy".[9] Released in May 2010, the single reached the top five on the UK Singles Chart.[10]
Personal life
In 2011, she began a relationship with model Max Rogers, and they became engaged in September 2013. The couple married in a private ceremony in February 2014.[11] They have three children together; Willow, Maple, and Senna.[3] Wyatt revealed in October 2019 that she was sterilized after giving birth to her third child.[2] Beginning 2010, she established herself in the United Kingdom.[2] She currently resides in Surrey with Rogers and their children.[3]
Discography
Featured singles
Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | |||
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IRE [12] |
POL [13] |
SCO [14] |
UK [15] | ||||
"Candy" (Aggro Santos featuring Kimberly Wyatt) |
2010 | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | AggroSantos.com | |
"Givin' It Up" (Paul Morrell featuring Kimberly Wyatt) |
2015 | – | – | – | – | None |
Promotional singles
Title | Year | Album(s) | Ref. |
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"Not Just A Doll" | 2010 | None | [17] |
Album appearances
Title | Year | Other artists | Album(s) | Ref. |
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"Don't Wanna Fall in Love" | 2008 | The Pussycat Dolls | Doll Domination | [18] |
"Speed of Light" | 2016 | Bodybangers | Bang the House | [19] |
Music videos
Title | Year | Other performer(s) credited | Director(s) | Ref. |
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"Candy" | 2010 | Aggro Santos | Emil Nava | [20] |
"Woman Up" | 2014 | Ashley Roberts | Sisco Gomez | [21] |
Filmography
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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2002–2003 | Cedric the Entertainer Presents | Fly Girl | [22] | |
2003 | Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica | Herself | ||
2008 | Celebracadabra | Contestant | [23] | |
2009–2014 | Got to Dance | Judge | Series 1–5 | [24] |
2011 | Live to Dance | Judge | Season 1 | [25] |
2014 | The Jump | Contestant | Series 1 | [26] |
2015 | Celebrity MasterChef | Contestant | Series 10 | [27] |
Awards and nominations
Year | Award | Nominated work | Category | Result | Ref. |
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Grammy Awards | "Stickwitu" | Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals | Nominated |
References
- ^ Apar, Corey. "Kimberly Wyatt: Artist Biography". Allmusic. Archived from the original on August 20, 2021. Retrieved August 20, 2021.
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- ^ a b c d McGrath, Nick (August 15, 2021). "Kimberly Wyatt: The taxman made life hard. I had to work day and night to stay afloat". The Sunday Times. Archived from the original on August 20, 2021. Retrieved August 20, 2021.
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- ^ a b Gibb, Bill (August 20, 2021). "I was so shy but I found dancing made my heart sing': Former Pussycat Doll Kimberley Wyatt on her new life in Britain". The Sunday Post. Archived from the original on August 20, 2021. Retrieved August 20, 2021.
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- ^ James, Isobel (August 20, 2021). "Kimberly Wyatt: the selfie generation is really dangerous and I feel like the Pussycat Dolls were part of the problem". The Daily Telegraph. Archived from the original on December 8, 2015. Retrieved August 21, 2021.
- ^ Vena, Jocelyn (February 1, 2010). "Pussycat Dolls Kimberly Wyatt, Ashley Roberts Leave Group". MTV News. Archived from the original on September 17, 2018. Retrieved August 20, 2021.
- ^ Balls, David (May 3, 2010). "Kimberly Wyatt reveals solo single details". Digital Spy. Archived from the original on August 20, 2021. Retrieved August 20, 2021.
- ^ Copsey, Robert (May 11, 2010). "Aggro Santos & Kimberly Wyatt". Digital Spy. Archived from the original on March 27, 2019. Retrieved August 20, 2021.
- ^ Earp, Catherine (February 22, 2014). "Ex-Pussycat Doll Kimberly Wyatt marries partner Max Rogers". Digital Spy. Archived from the original on June 13, 2021. Retrieved June 13, 2021.
- ^ "Discography Kimberly Wyatt". Hung Medien. Archived from the original on November 17, 2017. Retrieved June 17, 2021.
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- ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". The Official Charts Company. Archived from the original on April 29, 2021. Retrieved June 17, 2021.
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- ^ "British certifications – Kimberly Wyatt". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved June 17, 2021. Type Kimberly Wyatt in the "Search BPI Awards" field and then press Enter.
- ^ "Not Just A Doll by Kimberly Wyatt". Amazon.com. Archived from the original on June 17, 2021. Retrieved June 17, 2021.
- ^ "Doll Domination (Deluxe) von The Pussycat Dolls". Amazon.de. Archived from the original on June 16, 2021. Retrieved June 17, 2021.
- ^ "Bang the House by Bodybangers". Amazon.com. Archived from the original on June 17, 2021. Retrieved June 17, 2021.
- ^ Brown, Jimmy (April 13, 2010). "MC Aggro's Candy (feat. Kimberly Wyatt) by Emil Nava". Promonews. Archived from the original on September 22, 2020. Retrieved May 26, 2021.
- ^ Wightman, Catriona (July 14, 2014). "Ashley Roberts debuts 'Woman Up' video, reunites with Kimberly Wyatt". Digital Spy. Archived from the original on June 13, 2021. Retrieved June 13, 2021.
- ^ Raftery, Brian (July 2006). "Pussycat Dolls: Pussy Galore!". Blender. Archived from the original on July 8, 2006. Retrieved July 26, 2020.
- ^ Hinckley, Davis (April 26, 2008). "That old hack magic on 'Celebracadabra'". New York Daily News. Archived from the original on December 23, 2014. Retrieved Jun 17, 2021.
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