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    Brandy Norwood Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family, Cinderella and Net Worth

    Last Updated on February 27, 2025: By Josphat Gachie

    Brandy Norwood Biography

    Brandy Norwood is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. Her sound is marked by heavy voice layering and riffs.

    As of 2024, she has traded more than 40 million records worldwide, with around 8.62 million albums ended in the United States. Her work has gained her considerable awards and honors, including an American Music Award, and a Grammy Award.

    10 Quick Facts About Brandy Norwood

    Here is a list of 10 facts about Norwood


    • Name: Brandy Norwood
    • Age: 46 Years Old
    • Birthday: 11 February
    • Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
    • Height: 5 feet 7 inches (1.70 m)
    • Nationality: American
    • Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, Record Producer, Actress
    • Marital Status: Single
    • Salary: Not Available
    • Net worth: $3 million

    Brandy Norwood Age

    Norwood is 46 years old, she was born on February 11, 1979, in McComb, Mississippi, United States. She celebrates her birthday on February 11th every year, and her birth sign is Aquarius.

    Brandy Norwood Height

    Brandy Norwood stands at a height of 5 feet 7 inches (1.7 m) tall.

    Brandy Norwood Weight

    Norwood weighs 52 kg (115 lbs).

    Early Life and Education

    Norwood was born on February 11, 1979, in McComb, Mississippi, the daughter of Willie Norwood, a gospel singer and choir director, and Sonja Norwood (née Bates), a district manager for H&R Block. Brandy is the elder sister of entertainer Ray J. Rapper Snoop Dogg has appropriated that he and Brandy are cousins, though Brandy remarked she is unsure if they are related. She is correspondingly reported to be a cousin of wrestler Mercedes Moné.

    Norwood was brought up in a Christian household, Norwood began singing through her father’s work as part of the choir at Southside Church of Christ, performing her first gospel solo at the age of two. In 1983, her parents migrated to Carson, California, and Norwood was schooled at the Hollywood High Performing Arts Center.

    Norwood’s interest in music and performing increased after becoming a fan of singer Whitney Houston at the age of seven, though at school, she participated in trouble with convincing teachers to send her on auditions as she found no support among the staff. Norwood began entering talent shows by the time she was eleven, and, as part of a youth singing group, acted at several public functions.

    Rise to Fame

    Norwood ventured into acting with the UPN sitcom Moesha (1996–2001), which won her an NAACP Image Award, followed by roles such as the titular character in the television film Cinderella (1997), and Karla Wilson in the slasher film I Still Know What You Did Last Summer (1998).

    Brandy Norwood Family

    Brandy is the daughter of her father, William Raymond Norwood Sr. a gospel singer and choir director, and her mother, Sonja Norwood, a district manager for H&R Block.

    Brandy Norwood Brother

    Brandy has a younger brother by the name of William Ray Norwood Jr, an entertainer, who together with them founded the ‘Norwood kids Foundation’ as a medium to encourage the use of Performing Arts to shape the youth to be more self-confident, responsible, and caring individuals.

    Brandy is as well the cousin to the famous American rapper, songwriter, singer, and producer, Snoop Dogg, and the famous WWE wrestler Sasha Banks.

    Brandy Norwood Husband

    Brandy is not married as of 2020. In 1996, Brandy had a brief relationship with the former Los Angeles Lakers player Kobe Bryant while they were in high school. She even accompanied Koby to his prom at Lower Merion High School in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. Brandy was also in a relationship with Boyz II Men lead singer Wanya Morris.

    She also dated rapper Mase for a short time. Norwood became romantically involved with producer Robert “Big Bert” Smith to whom they have a daughter Sy’rai Iman Smith, born on June 16, 2002.

    Norwood had begun a relationship with NBA guard Quentin Richardson, later they became engaged in July 2004, the two later separated in October 2005 after a 15-month engagement.

    In 2010, she briefly dated rapper Flo Rida. She also dated music executive Ryan Press later In April 2014, Norwood called off her engagement with Press following their breakup earlier that year.

    Brandy Norwood Daughter

    Norwood has a daughter with producer Robert “Big Bert” Smith, by the name Sy’rai Iman Smith, born on June 16, 2002.

    Brandy Norwood Net Worth

    Brandy Norwood net worth is estimated at $12 million dollars. This includes her assets, money, and income. Her primary source of income is her career as a Musician. Through her various sources of income, she has been able to accumulate good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

    Facts: Everything You Need to Know About Brandy Norwood

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    Brandy Norwood Bio.

    • Full Names: Brandy Norwood
    • Popular As: Brandy
    • Gender: Female
    • Occupation / Profession: Singer
    • Nationality: American
    • Race / Ethnicity: African-American
    • Religion: Not Available
    • Sexual Orientation: Straight

    Birthday

    • Age / How Old?: 46 Years Old
    • Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
    • Date of Birth:  February 11, 1979
    • Place of Birth: McComb, Mississippi, United States
    • Birthday: February 11

    Body Measurements

    • Height: 5 feet 7 inches (1.7 m)
    • Weight: 115 lbs (52 kg)
    • Shoe Size: 9(US)/39(EU)
    • Dress Size: Not Available
    • Hair Colour: Black
    • Eye Colour: Dark brown
    • Chest: 36 inches (87 cm)
    • Waist: 23 inches (58 cm)
    • Hips: 34 inches (87 cm)

    Family and Relationship

    • Father (Dad): William Raymond Norwood Sr.
    • Mother: Sonja Norwood
    • Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): William Raymond Norwood Jr.
    • Marital Status: Single
    • Wife/Spouse or Husband/Spouse:  TBA
    • Children:  Sons (None) Daughter(s) (One)

    Net Worth and Salary

    • Net Worth: $12 million
    • Salary: Not Available
    • Source of Income: Under Review

    Cinderella

    Brandy starred in a 1997 American musical fantasy television film Cinderella appearing in the role of Cinderella.

    Right Here

    Right Here (Departed)” is a song by American recording artist Brandy. It is from the album: Human, It was released in 2008 and it’s a contemporary R&B jam.

    Video

    Click the link for a direct link to her YouTube channel to watch your favorite videos from Brandy.

    Albums

    • Brandy (1994)
    • Never Say Never (1998)
    • Full Moon (2002)
    • Afrodisiac (2004)
    • Human (2008)
    • Two Eleven (2012)

    Contacts

    • Instagram
    • Twitter
    • Facebook
    • Youtube
    • Tiktok
    • Website

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    Filed Under: Musicians and Entertainers

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