Aubrey O'Day facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Aubrey O'Day
O'Day in 2013
Background information
Birth name	Aubrey Morgan O'Day
Born	(1984-02-11) February 11, 1984 (age 41) San Francisco, California, U.S.
Genres	R&B pop hip hop blue-eyed soul dance
Occupation(s)	Singer television personality actress model
Years active	2004–present
Labels	Universal Republic Bad Boy SRC-Epic Records
Associated acts	Danity Kane Dumblonde

Aubrey Morgan O'Day (born February 11, 1984) is an American singer and television personality. She is best known for being a member of the girl group Danity Kane. After some disagreements, O'Day left the group in 2008 but reunited with them in 2013. Danity Kane reunited again in 2018 as a trio. From 2015 to 2019, she also performed in the duo Dumblonde with her former Danity Kane bandmate Shannon Bex.

O'Day has also worked as a model for magazines like Blender. She performed on Broadway in the musical Hairspray. In 2011, she signed a solo record deal and released her first EP, Between Two Evils, in 2013.

She has appeared on several reality television shows. These include Celebrity Apprentice, Famously Single, Ex on the Beach, the British Celebrity Big Brother 18, The Masked Singer, and Dance Moms.

Early Life and Performing Arts

Aubrey O'Day started performing when she was five years old. She loved being on stage from a very young age. Her mother shared a story about Aubrey crying at a performance of The Nutcracker when she was four. Aubrey explained she was sad because she wanted to be on stage, not just watching. O'Day remembers this as the moment she truly realized her love for entertainment.

As a child, O'Day played lead roles in many musical productions. Some of these roles included Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz, Sandy in Grease, and Liesl in The Sound of Music. She also appeared in Annie. Her childhood involved many auditions and acting jobs.

O'Day attended La Quinta High School. She later studied political science and drama at the University of California, Irvine. She graduated with a degree in political science.

Career Highlights

Becoming a Star with Danity Kane (2004–2008)

O'Day in 2006

Aubrey O'Day became famous in 2004 on the MTV reality show Making the Band 3. This show was created by music producer Sean "Diddy" Combs. O'Day quickly became a favorite on the show. During the second season, Blender magazine featured her in their September 2005 issue. The magazine described her as a contestant who showed great determination to join a girl group led by P. Diddy.

Judges and fans loved O'Day's natural charm and talent. Johnny Wright, a judge on the show, said they knew she was "a star" from her very first audition.

O'Day was the first member chosen for the new group, which became known as Danity Kane. Their first album was released on August 22, 2006. It quickly reached #1 on the Billboard 200 charts. The group also opened for Christina Aguilera on the U.S. part of her Back to Basics Tour.

O'Day's growing fame led to opportunities outside the group. However, her changing image caused disagreements with Sean Combs. On an episode of Making the Band in 2008, Combs expressed his frustration. He felt O'Day's focus on her individual image was hurting the group.

On October 7, 2008, Combs announced that O'Day was no longer a member of Danity Kane. Her departure was officially confirmed on October 14, 2008. Combs explained that he felt O'Day had changed too much from the person he first signed. O'Day responded by saying she would rather be true to herself than pretend to be someone she's not. She also said that leaving the group was the end of one chapter, but not the end of her career.

Fans were very upset about O'Day's departure and the group's eventual breakup. In 2009, Combs stated that if he ever brought the group back together, all five original members, including O'Day, would return.

Solo Music and Reality TV (2008–2012)

After leaving Danity Kane, Aubrey O'Day began a new chapter. She took on the role of Amber Von Tussle in the Broadway musical Hairspray starting July 18, 2008. She also appeared in the 2009 comedy film American High School. She also recorded music, including a remastered version of "Party All the Time" and a new song called "Never Fallin".

In 2011, O'Day starred in her own reality television show, All About Aubrey, on the Oxygen Network. Her first solo single, "Automatic," was released on April 12, 2011. It sold 50,000 copies and reached the top 20 on iTunes pop charts quickly. She recorded many songs for her first album.

O'Day also competed on NBC's The Celebrity Apprentice 5 in 2012. She finished in 3rd place, being the last female contestant remaining. While on the show, she was praised for her creativity and business skills. On April 23, 2012, she released a new song called "Wrecking Ball."

New Music and Reunions (2012–Present)

In 2012, O'Day announced she was working on her first solo EP. On December 31, 2012, she performed new songs from her EP, Between Two Evils, in Las Vegas. The EP was released on iTunes on August 13, 2013. It quickly topped the iTunes US Dance Chart and reached #5 on the iTunes US Pop Chart.

In mid-2013, rumors began that Danity Kane would reunite. On August 25, 2013, Danity Kane appeared at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards and announced they were back together. However, they later split again. O'Day and Shannon Bex then announced the release of the band's third and final album, "DK3".

In early 2015, O'Day and Bex decided to continue making music together. They formed a duo called Dumblonde. In August 2016, O'Day returned to reality television as a contestant on the British show Celebrity Big Brother. She made it to the finals and finished in fifth place.

On July 7, 2021, O'Day released a new single titled "Body Love High." In 2025, O'Day competed on season thirteen of The Masked Singer as "Ant."

Other Work and Activism

Aubrey O'Day walked the runway at Heatherette's fashion show in 2007. She recorded the song "Do Yo Dance" with R&B singer Cupid.

In January 2008, O'Day briefly became the face of Famous Stars and Straps. She also started her own clothing line called Heart on My Sleeve. This line features T-shirts and accessories available online.

O'Day has been featured on the covers of several magazines, including Jadore, Image, Palm Springs Life, King, Right On!, Dub, and Envy. She has also been featured in GQ, In Touch Weekly, and Us Weekly. In 2013, she was a guest judge on RuPaul's Drag Race.

While attending the University of California Irvine, O'Day spent time volunteering. She worked with service organizations in different countries, helping in refugee centers and orphanages, especially with children affected by AIDS. She also volunteered for The Pink Project, a charity that supports those affected by breast cancer. O'Day created her own organization called F*A*N (Fighting Aids Now). This charity aims to provide therapy and art to children in hospitals. During the 2008 presidential election, O'Day supported Barack Obama. She also supports LGBT rights and chose GLSEN as her charity for Celebrity Apprentice.

Filmography and Theatre

Television Appearances

Theatre Roles

Discography

Extended Plays (EPs)

Singles

As Lead Artist

As Featured Artist

Music Videos

See also

In Spanish: Aubrey O'Day para niños