Fergie (singer) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Fergie
Fergie in 2014
Born	Stacy Ann Ferguson (1975-03-27) March 27, 1975 (age 50) Hacienda Heights, California, U.S.
Occupation	Singer songwriter actress
Years active	1984–present
Spouse(s)	Josh Duhamel ​ ​ (m. 2009; div. 2019)​
Children	1
Awards	Full list
Musical career
Genres	Pop R&B Hip hop
Instruments	Vocals
Labels	RCA will.i.am Interscope BMG Dutchess Music

Stacy Ann Ferguson (born March 27, 1975), known as Fergie, is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. She first became famous as a child star on the TV show Kids Incorporated. Later, she was part of the girl group Wild Orchid.

In the 2000s, Fergie became a huge international star as a member of the hip hop group the Black Eyed Peas. She recorded four successful albums with them. Her first solo album, The Dutchess (2006), was a big hit. It featured popular songs like "Big Girls Don't Cry", "Glamorous", and "London Bridge".

Fergie has also acted in movies such as Poseidon (2006) and Nine (2009). She has sold over 35 million albums and 60 million singles worldwide. She has won eight Grammy Awards for her music.

Early Life and Childhood

Stacy Ann Ferguson was born on March 27, 1975, in Hacienda Heights, California. Her parents are Terri and Jon Patrick Ferguson. She has a younger sister named Dana. Her family background includes English, Irish, Mexican, and Scottish roots.

Fergie grew up as a Roman Catholic. She went to Mesa Robles Middle School and Glen A. Wilson High School. During her school years, she was a cheerleader and a very good student. She was also a spelling bee champion and a Girl Scout.

Music and Acting Career

Early Acting Roles and Wild Orchid Group

Fergie started her career early by studying dance and doing voiceover work. She was the voice of Sally Brown in two Peanuts TV cartoons: It's Flashbeagle, Charlie Brown (1984) and Snoopy's Getting Married, Charlie Brown (1985). She also voiced Sally Brown in four episodes of The Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show.

From 1984 to 1989, Fergie was a main cast member on the TV show Kids Incorporated. She was on the show for six of its nine seasons. After Kids Incorporated, Fergie became part of a female music group called Wild Orchid. She formed the group with Stefanie Ridel and Renee Sandstrom, who was also on Kids Incorporated.

The group worked hard to get a record deal and finally signed with RCA Records in 1994. Wild Orchid released their first album in 1997. Their second album, Oxygen, came out in 1998. In 1999, they opened for Cher's "Do You Believe?" tour. Fergie left the group in 2001.

Joining the Black Eyed Peas

Fergie with apl.de.ap of the Black Eyed Peas in 2005

In 2002, the Black Eyed Peas were working on their third album, Elephunk (2003). will.i.am invited Fergie to sing on a song called "Shut Up". She did a great job and quickly connected with the group. She ended up recording five more songs for the album.

Soon after, in 2003, Fergie was asked to join the Black Eyed Peas permanently. This made the group a quartet. Their song "Where Is the Love?" became a huge hit, reaching number eight in the U.S. and topping charts in many other countries. The album also featured "Shut Up," which was a number one hit in many places.

Success with Monkey Business

The Black Eyed Peas released their next album, Monkey Business, in 2005. It sold over 295,000 copies in its first week. The first song from the album, "Don't Phunk with My Heart", was a big success. It reached number three in the U.S. and won them a Grammy Award.

Another popular song from the album was "Don't Lie". In 2005, the Black Eyed Peas toured with Gwen Stefani. They also went on a "European Tour" in December 2005 and the "Honda Civic Tour" in March 2006.

Solo Album The Dutchess

Fergie at the 2007 MuchMusic Video Awards

Fergie's first solo album, The Dutchess, was released in September 2006. It was a very successful album.

In 2007, the Black Eyed Peas went on their "Black Blue & You World Tour," visiting over 20 countries. Fergie also returned to acting. She appeared in the movie Poseidon in 2006. She also had roles in Grindhouse (2007) and the musical film Nine (2009). The cast of Nine won an award for their acting. Since 2006, Fergie has also hosted parts of Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve on TV.

Continued Success with the Black Eyed Peas

Fergie performing at Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena, 2010

In 2009, the Black Eyed Peas released their fifth album, The E.N.D (which stands for "The Energy Never Dies"). This album had a more electronic sound. It sold 304,000 copies in its first week and reached number one on the Billboard 200 chart.

The first song from the album, "Boom Boom Pow", became the group's first number one hit in the United States. They then released "I Gotta Feeling", which was an even bigger success. It stayed at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 for 14 weeks. These two songs kept the Black Eyed Peas at the top of the charts for 26 weeks in a row.

Other popular songs from The E.N.D. included "Meet Me Halfway", "Imma Be", and "Rock That Body". In 2009, Fergie became a part-owner of the Miami Dolphins football team. The group also went on "The E.N.D World Tour" and performed at the Grammy Awards in 2010. They won three Grammy Awards for their work on The E.N.D..

Their sixth album, The Beginning, was released in 2010. It included songs like "The Time (Dirty Bit)" and "Just Can't Get Enough". In 2011, the Black Eyed Peas announced they would take a break after their tour. In 2012, Fergie became a partner for Voli Light Vodkas.

Double Dutchess Album Release

Fergie at the 2013 Life Ball Vienna

In 2013, Fergie announced she was working on her second solo album. She also legally changed her name to Fergie Duhamel, taking her husband's last name at the time, Josh Duhamel. In 2014, she confirmed that will.i.am would help produce the album. She shared that being a mother influenced her new songs.

In September 2014, Fergie released a new song called "L.A. Love (La La)". It reached number 27 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. In June 2015, Fergie announced her second album would be called Double Dutchess. A teaser for the album, "Hungry (1st Byte)", was released in 2016.

On July 1, 2016, she released the song "M.I.L.F. $". Fergie was inspired to write this song after her son, Axl, was born. The music video featured many famous mothers. In November 2016, she released "Life Goes On".

In 2017, Fergie left Interscope Records and started her own music company, Dutchess Music. While there were rumors she left the Black Eyed Peas, will.i.am said she was just taking a break to focus on her solo career. Double Dutchess was finally released on September 22, 2017. A film called Double Dutchess: Seeing Double was also released with the album.

Recent Work and Appearances

In February 2018, will.i.am confirmed that Fergie had officially left the Black Eyed Peas. In 2018, Fergie hosted a singing competition show called The Four: Battle for Stardom on Fox.

In 2019, Fergie appeared on VH1's Martha & Snoop's Potluck Dinner Party, competing against actress Octavia Spencer to make the best brunch. In 2022, Fergie performed at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards with Jack Harlow. This was her first televised performance in four years.

Other Business Ventures

Fashion and Beauty Lines

Fergie has also been successful in business. In 2007, she launched two handbag collections with Kipling. In 2008, she partnered with Brown Shoe to create her own shoe lines.

In 2010, Fergie launched her first perfume, Outspoken by Fergie, with Avon. She released more perfumes in her Outspoken line over the years. Her tagline for her fragrances is "Say What You Mean It."

In 2012, Fergie released a nail polish collection with Wet 'n' Wild. She then launched her own makeup line with Wet 'n' Wild in 2013, which included lip gloss, lipstick, and eyeliner. In 2019, she promoted her two shoe lines, Fergalicious by Fergie and Fergie Footwear, in Canada. Fergalicious is more affordable, while Fergie Footwear is a higher-end line.

Wine Business

In 2020, Fergie and her father, Pat Ferguson, released three new wines from their winery, Ferguson Crest. The winery was founded in 2006. The wines were named after Fergie's songs and Black Eyed Peas lyrics. In 2023, Fergie sold the vineyard property in Solvang, California.

Modeling and Endorsements

Fergie has appeared on the covers of many fashion magazines, including Marie Claire, Harper's Bazaar, and Elle. She has also been in advertisements for brands like Voli, MAC Cosmetics, and Pepsi.

From 2007 to 2011, Fergie was signed to Wilhelmina Models, a modeling agency. She worked with brands like Dsquared and Calvin Klein through them. In 2010, she became a spokesperson for Avon's haircare line. In 2012, Fergie became a global beauty ambassador for Wet 'n' Wild.

Charity Work

Bill Burns; Alyse Nelson, Fergie (middle), Sheri McCoy and Assistant Secretary Zerya pose for a photo at the launch of the Gender-Based Violence Emergency Response and Protection Initiative at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. in 2014.

Fergie supports many charity organizations. These include Habitat For Humanity, Lopez Family Foundation, and Red Cross. In 2011, Fergie and the Black Eyed Peas designed a charity T-shirt with P.S. from Aeropostale to help the band's Peapod Foundation.

In 2014, as a global ambassador for the Avon Foundation, Fergie announced a new project called the Justice Institute on Gender-Based Violence. This project aims to improve laws that protect victims of domestic violence around the world. In 2020, all money from Fergie Footwear's holiday shoe was given to Dress For Success, a group that helps low-income women.

Achievements and Awards

Fergie after winning the MuchMusic Video Award for Best International Video ("Fergalicious") in 2007

As a solo artist, Fergie has sold over 7.2 million albums and 29 million singles worldwide. Her debut album, The Dutchess, made her the first singer to have five songs from one debut album reach the top five on the Billboard Hot 100 chart since 1989. She also set a record for the most multi-platinum singles from one album in the digital era.

Fergie has been nominated for five Brit Awards with the Black Eyed Peas. She has been nominated for twenty Grammy Awards and has won eight of them. These include awards for Best Rap Performance, Best Pop Performance, Best Pop Vocal Album, and Best Music Video.

Blender magazine named Fergie their Woman of the Year in 2007. Billboard magazine named Fergie Woman of the Year in 2010. They also ranked her 16th on their list of Top Female Artists of the 2000s.

Personal Life

Fergie started dating actor Josh Duhamel in September 2004. They met when the Black Eyed Peas made a guest appearance on Duhamel's TV show Las Vegas. Fergie and Duhamel got engaged in December 2007 and married on January 10, 2009. They have one son named Axl Jack, who was born on August 29, 2013.

On September 14, 2017, Fergie and Duhamel announced that they had separated earlier that year. They filed for divorce in June 2019, and their divorce was finalized in November 2019.

In 2013, Fergie built a house in Solvang, California, which she sold in 2023. Her home in Brentwood, Los Angeles was saved by firefighters during the January 2025 Southern California wildfires.

Discography

Solo albums

• The Dutchess (2006)
• Double Dutchess (2017)

With Wild Orchid

• Wild Orchid (1997)
• Oxygen (1998)

With the Black Eyed Peas

• Elephunk (2003)
• Monkey Business (2005)
• The E.N.D. (2009)
• The Beginning (2010)

Tours

Headlining

• Verizon VIP Tour (2007)

Opening act

• FutureSex/LoveShow (2007)
• The Police Reunion Tour (2008)

Filmography

Film Roles

Television Appearances

Music Video Appearances

Images for kids

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  Fergie performing during Walmart Shareholders' Meeting in 2011

See also

In Spanish: Fergie para niños

• List of celebrities who own wineries and vineyards