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Adrienne Bailon-Houghton
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Bailon during an interview in July 2013
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Adrienne Eliza Bailon
October 24, 1983 New York City, U.S.
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| Other names | Adrienne Bailon Adrienne Houghton |
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| Years active | 1999–present |
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Israel Houghton
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Adrienne Eliza Bailon-Houghton (born October 24, 1983) is an American television personality, singer, and actress. She was part of the popular girl groups 3LW and the Cheetah Girls. From 2013 to 2022, Adrienne was a co-host on the daytime talk show The Real, where she won a Daytime Emmy Award. She also co-anchored the entertainment news show E! News from 2022 to 2023.
As an actress, Adrienne appeared in The Cheetah Girls movies, Coach Carter, and All You've Got. She also guest-starred in TV series like That's So Raven and The Suite Life of Zack & Cody. In 2013, she became the first Latina to host a daytime talk show in the United States with The Real. In 2019, she competed as the Flamingo on The Masked Singer, finishing in third place.
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Adrienne Bailon-Houghton's Journey
Early Life and Music Beginnings
Adrienne Eliza Bailon was born on October 24, 1983. Her mother, Nilda Alicea, is Puerto Rican, and her father, Freddie Bailón, is Ecuadorian. Adrienne grew up in New York City. She has an older sister named Claudette. Adrienne dreamed of being an obstetrician, but her love for music changed her path.
In October 1999, famous Latin pop singer Ricky Martin discovered Adrienne. She was singing in a church choir at Madison Square Garden. Martin asked for the best singers to perform as backup for his concert, and Adrienne was chosen.
Joining the Girl Group 3LW
After this performance, Adrienne became a member of the girl group 3LW. She joined Kiely Williams and Naturi Naughton. Adrienne shared that a producer noticed her during a field trip, which led to her joining the trio. She felt ready for the opportunity, having sung in church and acted in school plays.
3LW signed with Epic Records and released their first single, "No More (Baby I'ma Do Right)", in 2000. Their first album, 3LW, came out in November 2000. It sold over 1.3 million copies in the United States, earning a platinum certification.
In 2002, 3LW released the single "I Do (Wanna Get Close To You)". Later that year, Naturi Naughton left the group due to disagreements. Adrienne and Kiely continued as a duo, sometimes called "2LW" by the press. They released their album A Girl Can Mack and a Christmas album, Naughty or Nice.
The Cheetah Girls and Acting Career
In late 2002, 3LW looked for a new member, and Jessica "J" Benson joined. The group then signed with So So Def.
While 3LW was going through changes, Adrienne and Kiely Williams were cast in the Disney Channel Original Movie, The Cheetah Girls. They starred alongside Raven-Symoné and Sabrina Bryan as members of a girl group. The movie premiered in August 2003 and was a huge success, watched by 6.5 million viewers. Its soundtrack also became very popular.
From 2003 to 2004, Adrienne had a recurring role on Disney Channel's That's So Raven as Alana. In 2005, she appeared in her first movie released in theaters, Coach Carter.
The Cheetah Girls Group Forms
Because the movie was so popular, Disney decided to create a real girl group with Adrienne, Kiely, and Sabrina. Raven-Symoné chose to focus on her solo career. Adrienne continued with both The Cheetah Girls and 3LW for a while. The Cheetah Girls released their first album, Cheetah-licious Christmas, in 2005. Adrienne also starred in the MTV film All You've Got with singer Ciara.
3LW's third album was delayed many times and eventually not released. 3LW officially disbanded in 2007.
In April 2006, The Cheetah Girls filmed their second movie, The Cheetah Girls 2, in Spain. This movie was even more successful, with over 8.1 million viewers. Its soundtrack also sold very well. The Cheetah Girls released their second studio album, TCG, in 2007.
In 2008, they filmed their third movie, The Cheetah Girls: One World, as a trio without Raven-Symoné. Adrienne sang two solo songs, "Stand Up" and "What If," for the movie's soundtrack. The group officially disbanded in late 2008.
Solo Music and Reality TV
After The Cheetah Girls, Adrienne signed a solo record deal with Columbia Records. Her first solo songs, "Uncontrollable" and "Big Spender," were featured on the Confessions of a Shopaholic movie soundtrack in 2009. She also appeared on a song by Ghostface Killah.
Adrienne dated Rob Kardashian from 2007 to 2009. She appeared on the reality show Keeping Up with the Kardashians as his girlfriend. They later went their separate ways due to personal reasons.
In 2009, Adrienne hosted the "New Afternoons on MTV" block. In 2012, she starred in the reality show Empire Girls: Julissa and Adrienne with her friend Julissa Bermudez. The show followed them as they tried to advance their careers in New York City. Adrienne also appeared in Pitbull's music video for "Give Me Everything".
In 2012, Adrienne left Island Def Jam. She also appeared in the film The Coalition and the TV movie Lovestruck: The Musical, where she sang "Like a Virgin". In October 2013, she starred with Ja Rule in the film I'm in Love with a Church Girl.
The Real and Recent Projects
From 2013 to 2022, Adrienne was a co-host of the talk show The Real. She hosted alongside Tamar Braxton, Loni Love, Jeannie Mai, and Tamera Mowry. The show became very popular, and in 2018, Adrienne and her co-hosts won a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show Host.
In 2014, Adrienne hosted a competition show called Nail'd It! on Oxygen. In 2015, she made a cameo on the series Being Mary Jane.
On November 17, 2017, Adrienne released her first solo album, New Tradiciones. It was a Christmas album with songs in both English and Spanish. The album quickly reached number one on the Latin charts.
In November 2018, Adrienne launched her own jewelry line called XIXI. She also owns a vegan handbag line called La Voûte.
In 2019, Adrienne competed on The Masked Singer as the Flamingo. She finished in third place, impressing many with her singing.
In 2022, she returned to her role as Alana on Raven's Home, the sequel series to That's So Raven. In this show, Alana is now the principal of Bayside High School.
From November 2022 to October 2023, Adrienne co-anchored the revived E! News program. She announced her departure in October 2023 to spend more time with her family and live on the East Coast.
Personal Life
Adrienne Bailon is a Christian. She has spoken about how her faith helped her stay away from negative influences in Hollywood. She believes that her strong relationship with God guided her choices.
Relationships and Family
Adrienne was engaged to music executive Lenny Santiago in 2015, but they later called off their engagement.
On August 12, 2016, Adrienne announced her engagement to singer Israel Houghton. They got married in Paris on November 11, 2016.
On August 5, 2022, Adrienne and Israel welcomed their first child together, a son, via surrogate. Israel Houghton also has six children from previous relationships.
Images for kids
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Adrienne Bailon in March 2011
See also
In Spanish: Adrienne Bailon para niños
