10 Interesting Facts About Alicia Keys You Do Not Wish Miss Out

Alicia Keys is a famous American singer, songwriter, record producer, pianist, and actress best known for her hit albums like Songs in a Minor, The Diary of Alicia Keys, and As I Am. She started piano lessons at the age of seven years.

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Alicia Keys
  • Alicia was born on the 25th of January, 1981, in Hall’s Kitchen, Manhattan, New York City, in the United States of America. She is 40 years old as of 2021, and she, therefore, celebrates her birthday with her family, friends, and colleagues on the 25th of January every year. Her next birthday will be on the 25th of January, 2022, when she turns41 years old. Her birth sign is Aquarius.
  • Alicia was born as Alicia Augello to both parents in New York City, United States of America. She is a beautiful daughter to Craig Cook, the father, and Teresa Augello. He has a half-brother Cole Cook. Keys holds an American nationality; citizenship and she is of the white race.
  • Alicia is a woman of average size who appears to be quite tall in her photos, relative to her surroundings. She has a height of 5 feet, 5inches (1.65 meters), and weighs 55kg (121 lbs). She has body measurements of 30-27-33, bra size of 30 inches, a waist size of 27 inches, hip size of 33 inches, dark brown eyes, and dark brown hair.
  • Alicia attended Professional Performing Arts School in Hell’s Kitchen, Manhattan, where she majored in choir. She later joined Columbia University, but she dropped out after a few weeks to focus on her music career.
  • Alicia is happily married to hip-hop producer Swizz Beatz. The couple married in July 2010. The two are blessed with two sons, namely Egypt Daoud, born in October 2010, and Genesis Ali Dean, born in December 2014.
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Alicia Keys with husband Swizz Beatz
  • On the 22nd of January, 2017, Keys and other celebrities like Gloria Steinem, Angela Davis, Madonna, Cher, Ashley Judd, Scarlett Johansson participated in the Women’s March in Washington.
  • In 1985, Alicia starred as one of Keshia Knight Pulliam’s friends on the Cosby Show. She also starred in several other series like Charmed, American Dreams, and The Backyardigans. In 2016, Key was featured in the action film called Smokin’ Aces as Georgia Sykes. She also made a debut appearance in The Nanny Diaries and The Secret Life of Bees alongside Queen Latifah and Jennifer Hudson. In 2011, Alicia was the director of a segment of the anthology TV film Five.
  • In 2015, the actress made an appearance in season 2 of the hit series, Empire, portraying Skye Summers’ role. In 2016, she joined pop star Miley Cyrus as new judges on season 11 of the TV singing competition The Voice Alicia has produced the following albums Songs in a Minor, The Diary of Alicia Keys, As I Am, The Element of Freedom, Girl on Fire, Alicia, Here
  • Alicia has not shared any information regarding her salary. However, we are keeping tabs, and we shall update this section as soon as it is out.
  • Alicia is one of the wealthiest singers and actresses in the United States of America. She has an estimated net worth of $70 million as of 2021. Her primary income source is her career as a singer, songwriter, record producer, pianist, and actress. Through her various income sources, Alicia accumulates a good net worth but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

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