Mary Jane Blige was born in Fordham Hospital, New York City, United States, on January 11, 1971, is an American actress and singer. Young Mary J. Blige began her professional career in 1988, she signed to Uptown Records. She made her big screen debut in drama film Prison Song (2001) in role as Mrs. Butler. She got her television debut in variety show Showtime at the Apollo (1989) she performed "I Found Lovin'" and "What Goes Around" with Jeff Redd. Mary's breakthrough came with album "My Life" (1994). She released her debut studio album "What’s the 411?" in 1992.
How tall is Mary J. Blige and what is her weight? Mary J. Blige's height is 5' 9" іn fееt аnd іnсhеѕ or 175 іn cеntіmеtrеѕ, her weight is 145 іn pоunds or 66 іn kіlоgrаmѕ. She is 53 years old. Her net worth is around 20 million dollars. Mary J. Blige body measurements are bust-waist-hip 36-32-38 in inches or 91.5-81-96.5 in cеntіmеtrеѕ, her bra size is 34C with cup size C.
Mary J. Blige
January 11, 1971
53 years old
United States
Capricorn
Black
Dark Brown
5 ft 9 in | 175 cm
$20 Million
36-32-38 in | 91.5-81-96.5 cm
66 kg | 145 lbs
34C
8 US | 38.5 EU
She was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress and the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture for her role as Florence Jackson in historical drama film Mudbound (2017), also was nominated for the Academy Award and the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song for its original song "Mighty River".
She was nominated for the American Black Film Festival Award for Best Ensemble Cast for her role as Platinum Fro in musical drama film Black Nativity (2013).
She was nominated for the Women's Image Network Award for Outstanding Actress Made for Television Movie / Mini-Series for her role as Dr. Betty Shabazz in drama film Betty & Coretta (2013).
I Can Do Bad All by Myself (2009) romantic musical comedy drama as Tanya
Rock of Ages (2012) jukebox musical comedy as Justice Charlier
She voiced Irene in animated mystery comedy movie Sherlock Gnomes (2018).
She voiced Queen Essence in animated musical comedy film Trolls World Tour (2020).
Pink Skies Ahead (2020) comedy drama as Doctor Monroe
Body Cam (2020) police procedural horror as Renee
The Violent Heart (2020) drama as Nina
She played Dinah Washington in biographical musical drama film Respect (2021).
She was nominated for the Black Reel Award for Best Supporting Actress: Television Movie/Cable and the Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Movie / Miniseries for her role as Evillene, The Wicked Witch of the West in NBC television special The Wiz Live! (2015).
She won the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series and was nominated for the BET Award for Best Actress for her role as Monet in Starz drama series Power Book II: Ghost (2020) .
How To Get Away With Murder (2016) ABC legal thriller series as Ro
The Umbrella Academy (2019) Netflix superhero series as Cha-Cha
She had recurring role as Sherry Elliot in MTV anthology slasher series Scream: Resurrection (2019).
She voiced Rosy in Netflix live action animated miniseries Lost Ollie (2022).
Attended Roosevelt High School.
Has younger sister, LaTonya Blige – DaCosta also younger half-brother, Bruce Miller and younger half-sister, Jonquell.
Has African-American ancestry.
She released studio albums:
What's the 411? (1992)
My Life (1994)
Share My World (1997)
Mary (1999)
No More Drama (2001)
Love & Life (2003)
The Breakthrough (2005)
Growing Pains (2007)
Stronger with Each Tear (2009)
My Life II... The Journey Continues (Act 1) (2011)
A Mary Christmas (2013)
Think Like a Man Too (soundtrack) (2014)
The London Sessions (2014)
Strength of a Woman (2017)
Good Morning Gorgeous (2022)
She was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Recording at 6201 Hollywood Boulevard in 2018.
She received a Legends Award at the World Music Awards in 2006.
Good friends with Taraji P. Henson and Wyclef Jean.
Huge fan of Led Zeppelin.
Launched perfume "My Life" and sunglasses "Melodies by MJB" in 2010.
She was awarded the Icon Award at the Billboard Music Awards in 2022.
Has been engaged to singer K-Ci Hailey (1996-1997).
She was married to Kendu Isaacs (2003-2018).