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 facing challenges with the group, O'Day left in 2008. She later reunited with them in 2013 before they split up again. Danity Kane came back together as a trio in 2018. Since 2015, Aubrey has also performed in the music duo Dumblonde with her former Danity Kane bandmate, Shannon Bex.

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

Aubrey O'Day has also appeared on several reality television shows. These include Celebrity Apprentice, Famously Single, Ex on the Beach, and the British show Celebrity Big Brother 18.

Early Life and Passions

Aubrey O'Day started performing when she was just 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 said she was sad because she wanted to be on stage, not just watching. This moment helped her realize how much she loved entertainment.

As a child, Aubrey played lead roles in many musical plays. Some of these included Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz, Sandy in Grease, and Mimi in Rent. She spent a lot of her childhood going to auditions and acting jobs.

Aubrey went to La Quinta High School. She later studied political science and drama at the University of California, Irvine. She earned a degree in political science.

Music Career and TV Shows

Becoming a Star: Making the Band 3 and Danity Kane (2004–2008)

Aubrey 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 mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs. Aubrey quickly became a favorite on the show.

During the competition, Blender magazine asked Aubrey to pose for their September 2005 issue. She was described as a contestant who was calm and determined. She beat out almost 10,000 other girls to get a chance to sing in Diddy's new girl group. Aubrey felt nervous about the competition. She knew her dream was in Diddy's hands.

Diddy and the judges were impressed by Aubrey's talent and natural charm. Johnny Wright, a judge on the show, said they knew she was "a star" from her very first audition.

Aubrey was the first person chosen for the new group. The band was named Danity Kane. Their first album came out on August 22, 2006. It went straight to #1 on the Billboard 200 music charts. The group also opened for Christina Aguilera on her Back to Basics Tour in the U.S.

Aubrey's growing fame helped her career outside of the group. In October 2008, it was confirmed that Aubrey and bandmate D. Woods were no longer part of Danity Kane. Fans were very upset by this news. Aubrey was officially released from her record contract in April 2009. Later, she said she had forgiven what happened. Diddy even said that if the group ever got back together, all five original members would return.

Solo Music and Reality TV (2008–2012)

Aubrey O'Day started playing the role of Amber Von Tussle in the Broadway musical Hairspray in July 2008. She also appeared in the 2009 comedy movie American High School.

In April 2009, Aubrey announced she would have her own reality TV show. The show, called All About Aubrey, started on March 7, 2011, on the Oxygen Network. Her first solo song, "Automatic," was released on April 12, 2011. It sold 50,000 copies and reached the top 20 on iTunes pop charts quickly.

O'Day also competed on NBC's The Celebrity Apprentice 5 in 2012. She faced some challenges and disagreements with other contestants during the show. Despite this, she was praised for her creativity and business skills. She finished in 3rd place, being the last female contestant remaining.

On April 23, 2012, Aubrey released a new song called "Wrecking Ball." She co-wrote and co-produced it with American Idol singer Pia Toscano.

New Music and Group Reunions (2012–Present)

In 2012, Aubrey O'Day shared that 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 became #1 on the iTunes US Dance Chart and reached #5 on the iTunes US Pop Chart.

In mid-2013, rumors started that Danity Kane might get back together. On August 25, 2013, Danity Kane appeared at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards. They announced they were reuniting, but without D. Woods. The group later split again. Aubrey and Shannon Bex then announced the release of Danity Kane's third and final album, "DK3".

In early 2015, Aubrey and Shannon Bex decided to keep making music together. They formed a new duo called Dumblonde. In August 2016, Aubrey returned to reality television. She took part in the British show Celebrity Big Brother. She made it to the finals and finished in fifth place.

On July 7, 2021, Aubrey O'Day released a new song called "Body Love High."

Personal Life and Activism

While attending the University of California Irvine, Aubrey O'Day spent a semester traveling by sea. She worked with different service groups in various countries. She helped at refugee centers, orphanages, and with children who had AIDS. She also volunteered for The Pink Project, which supports breast cancer awareness. She helped people affected by Hurricane Katrina.

Aubrey later 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 U.S. presidential election, Aubrey supported Barack Obama. She also supports LGBT rights and chose GLSEN as her charity for Celebrity Apprentice.

Filmography and Theatre

Television

Theatre

Discography

Extended Plays

See also

In Spanish: Aubrey O%27Day para niños