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Kelly Rowland is a singer, dancer and film actor, born on February 11, 1981 in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. As of 2026, Kelly Rowland is 45 years old. Schooling on record includes Lamar High School. Listed accolades include Grammy Award for Best Melodic Rap Performance (2003, 2012), Grammy Award for Best R&B Song (2001), Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals (2001) and 4 more. The listed height is 173 cm.
My Take
Kelly Rowland has spent a career proving that standing beside a supernova does not mean standing in its shadow forever. Emerging from Destiny's Child, she could have coasted; instead she stacked Grammys, hit songs, and a second act as a television personality and actress. What I respect most is the grace with which she navigated comparisons that would have soured a lesser artist. The NAACP Image Award and the steady stream of accolades reflect range, not luck. To me she embodies professional resilience: the quiet discipline of keeping the work excellent while the spotlight wanders elsewhere. That is its own kind of stardom.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Kelly Rowland
- Name (Japanese)
- ケリー・ローランド
- Reading
- けりー・ろーらんど
- Born
- February 11, 1981 (age 45)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Rooster
- Origin
- Atlanta, Georgia, United States
- Height
- 173 cm
- Occupation
- singer / actor / dancer / film actor / television actor
2. Background
- High school
- Lamar High School
Awards & achievements
- 2003 Grammy Award for Best Melodic Rap Performance
- 2012 Grammy Award for Best Melodic Rap Performance
- 2001 Grammy Award for Best R&B Song
- 2001 Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals
- 2012 Billboard Music Award for Top R&B Song
- 2020 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series
- 2011 Soul Train Music Award for Best R&B/Soul Song of the Year
- 2014 Soul Train Music Award for Best R&B/Soul Female Artist
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | The Voice | — | |
| Notable work | The X Factor | — |
4. Links
- Official sitehttps://kellyrowland.com/
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/kellyrowland/
- Xhttps://x.com/KELLYROWLAND
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kelly%20Rowland
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%B1%E3%83%AA%E3%83%BC%E3%83%BB%E3%83%AD%E3%83%BC%E3%83%A9%E3%83%B3%E3%83%89
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q184249
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Kelly Rowland born?
Born February 11, 1981 (age 45).
Where is Kelly Rowland from?
Kelly Rowland is from Atlanta, Georgia, United States.
What does Kelly Rowland do?
Kelly Rowland works as singer, actor, dancer, film actor, television actor.
How tall is Kelly Rowland?
Kelly Rowland is 173 cm.
What is Kelly Rowland known for?
Notable works include The Voice, The X Factor.
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