Fergie (singer)
Stacy Ann "Fergie" Ferguson (born March 27, 1975)[4][5] (/ˈfɜːrɡi/ FUR-ghee) is an American singer, songwriter, rapper and actress. She first achieved chart success as part of the hip hop group the Black Eyed Peas. Her debut solo album, The Dutchess (2006), saw commercial success and spawned three Billboard Hot 100 number one singles: "London Bridge", "Glamorous", and "Big Girls Don't Cry".[6][7]
This article is about the singer and rapper. For the rock singer, see Fergie Frederiksen. For the British duchess, see Sarah, Duchess of York.
Fergie
Fergie Duhamel (until 2019)
- Singer
- songwriter
- rapper
- actress
1984–present
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Vocals
- RCA
- will.i.am
- Interscope
- BMG
- Dutchess Music
Fergie was originally a member of the children's television series Kids Incorporated and the girl group Wild Orchid. In 2001, she left the group and in the subsequent year joined the Black Eyed Peas. She worked with the Black Eyed Peas on two albums before releasing her debut solo album, The Dutchess, in 2006. She continued her collaboration with the Black Eyed Peas and released a further two albums with them, The E.N.D. (2009) and The Beginning (2010). Her second solo album, Double Dutchess, was released in 2017.
Fergie has additionally appeared as an actress in various films, such as Poseidon (2006), Grindhouse (2007), and Nine (2009). She launched her first fragrance, Outspoken, under Avon in May 2010 and has since released four more fragrances. Her footwear line, Fergie Footwear, was launched in 2009.[8][9][10]
Early life
Ferguson was born in Hacienda Heights, California,[11] to Terri (née Gore) and Jon Patrick Ferguson. Her father died in September 2021 at age 74.[12] She has a younger sister named Dana Ferguson. Her ancestry includes English, Irish, Mexican, and Scottish.[13][14][15][16] She was raised Roman Catholic and attended Mesa Robles Middle School and Glen A. Wilson High School.[17] She was a cheerleader, straight-A student, spelling bee champion,[17] and Girl Scout.[18]
Headlining
Opening act