Jessica Sutta facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Jessica Sutta
Sutta in 2012
Background information
Birth name	Jessica Lynn Sutta
Also known as	J Sutta
Born	(1982-05-15) May 15, 1982 (age 43) Miami, Florida, U.S.
Genres	Pop electropop
Occupation(s)	Singer songwriter dancer
Years active	2001–present
Labels	Hollywood Citrusonic Premier League Music

Jessica Lynn Sutta (born May 15, 1982) is an American singer, songwriter, and dancer. She is best known as a former member of the popular pop group The Pussycat Dolls.

As a solo artist, Jessica Sutta has released two studio albums: Feline Resurrection (2016) and I Say Yes (2017). She has also had great success on the US Dance Club Songs chart. Four of her songs reached number one: "Show Me", "Make It Last", "I'm Gonna Get You", and "Distortion". This makes her the only former Pussycat Dolls member to top an American chart.

Before her music career, Sutta was a cheerleading captain for the Miami Heat NBA team. She also had a few acting roles in films like Bully (2001) and From Justin to Kelly (2003). She also appeared in the TV show Ocean Ave. (2002–2003).

Early life and dance

Jessica Lynn Sutta was born in Miami, Florida. From a young age, she loved to dance. She started taking dance classes when she was just three years old. Later, she studied at the Miami City Ballet and the New World School of the Arts when she was 14. Her dream was to become a ballerina in New York City.

When she was 17, Jessica had a setback. She injured both of her knees, tearing her ACLs. She thought her dance career might be over. So, she decided to try acting instead. Luckily, after a lot of hard work and rehabilitation, her knees healed. In 1999, she joined the Miami Heat cheerleading squad. By 2001, she became the captain of the team.

Career beginnings and The Pussycat Dolls

Early acting roles

While cheerleading, Jessica also started acting. In 2001, she had a small part in the crime drama film Bully. From 2002 to 2003, she was a regular on the TV show Ocean Ave.. She played a character named Jody. In 2003, she appeared in the romantic comedy film From Justin to Kelly.

Joining The Pussycat Dolls

Jessica moved to Los Angeles to work as a dancer. There, she met choreographer Robin Antin. Robin asked her to join a new pop group called The Pussycat Dolls. The group included Nicole Scherzinger, Melody Thornton, Carmit Bachar, Ashley Roberts, and Kimberly Wyatt.

The Pussycat Dolls became very famous around the world. They had many hit songs like "Don't Cha", "Stickwitu", and "Buttons". Their first album, PCD (2005), sold millions of copies. Their second album, Doll Domination (2008), also had popular songs such as "When I Grow Up" and "Jai Ho!".

Leaving the group

Even though the group was very successful, there were some challenges. The focus was often on Nicole Scherzinger, which made the other members feel less important. In February 2010, Jessica Sutta, Kimberly Wyatt, Ashley Roberts, and Melody Thornton announced they were leaving the group. The Pussycat Dolls then broke up. Jessica said she wanted to step out and create her own music.

Solo career and albums

First solo music

After leaving The Pussycat Dolls, Jessica Sutta started her solo career. On September 19, 2010, she released her first solo song, "I Wanna Be Bad." The music video for the song was shown on MTV. In 2011, she signed with Hollywood Records. She then released her first single with a record label, "Show Me", on August 23. This song became a huge hit, reaching number one on the US Dance Club Songs chart. Jessica was the first former Pussycat Dolls member to achieve a number one song in America.

In 2012, Jessica worked on her first solo album, which was going to be called Sutta Pop. She recorded many songs for it. However, in October 2012, her plans changed, and the album was not released.

New music and albums

In 2013, Jessica signed with a new independent label called Citrusonic Stereophonic. She released two more singles, "Again" and "Lights Out." Both of these songs reached the top 5 on the US Dance Club Songs chart. In 2014, she signed with another label, Premier League Music, and released the song "Candy".

On June 9, 2016, Jessica released her first mixtape, Feline Resurrection. It was available for free download on her website. This album included her previous singles and many new songs. On March 3, 2017, she released her second album, I Say Yes. This was her first album released for sale.

The Pussycat Dolls reunion

On November 29, 2019, The Pussycat Dolls announced they would reunite. On February 7, 2020, they released a new song called "React." They also performed it live on TV. The group planned a big world tour with 36 shows. However, the tour had to be canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The reunion officially ended in 2021.

In 2021, Jessica Sutta took a break from her music career to focus on becoming a mother.

Personal life

Jessica Sutta dated dancer Joseph Slaughter from 2009 to 2011. From 2012 to 2014, she dated Australian TV presenter James Tobin. In 2016, Jessica met drummer Mikey Marquart. They got married on September 14, 2019, in Malibu. In May 2021, Jessica gave birth to their son, Michael Jesse.

Supporting good causes

Jessica Sutta is a strong supporter of equal rights for everyone. In December 2010, she appeared in a video to support the LGBT community.

Discography

• Feline Resurrection (2016)
• I Say Yes (2017)

Filmography

Film

Television

Music videos

Awards and nominations

Images for kids

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  Sutta performing live in 2006.

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  Sutta performing live in 2012.

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  Sutta at LGBT Marriage Rights parade in 2012.

See also

In Spanish: Jessica Sutta para niños