| Kelly Rowland | |
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| Biographical Information | |
| Birth name: | Kelendria Trene Rowland |
| Birth date: | February 11, 1981 |
| Birth place: | Atlanta, GA |
| Nationality: | American |
| Professional Information | |
| Occupation: | Recording artist, actress, and television personality |
| Years active: | 1997-present |
| Portrays: | Leah Walker |
Kelly Rowland, born February 11, 1981, is an American recording artist, actress, and television personality. Rowland rose to fame in the late 1990s as a member of Destiny's Child, one of the world's best-selling girl groups of all time. During their hiatus, Rowland released her debut solo album Simply Deep (2002), which sold 2.5 million copies worldwide[2] and produced the number-one single "Dilemma" with Nelly, as well as the international top-ten hit "Stole". Rowland also transitioned into acting, with guest appearances in television sitcoms, and starring roles in Freddy vs. Jason (2003) and The Seat Filler (2005).
Kelly Rowland currently portrays Leah Walker, Lucious Lyon's mother, in the second season of Empire.
Acting career
Rowland transitioned into acting in 2002, playing the recurring role of Carly in the fourth season of UPN sitcom The Hughleys. She continued her acting career the following year, with guest roles in UPN sitcom Eve as Cleo, and in NBC drama series American Dreams as Martha Reeves. In August 2003, Rowland made her big screen debut playing the supporting role of Kia Waterson alongside Robert Englund and Monica Keena in the slasher film, Freddy vs. Jason, which grossed $114.5 million at the box office worldwide.
In July 2005, Rowland starred opposite Duane Martin and Shemar Moore in the romantic comedy The Seat Filler, which grossed $17.9 million worldwide. She played Jhnelle, a pop star who falls for an awards-show seat filler whom she mistakes for a high-profile entertainment attorney.
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