Amber Riley Bio | Wiki
Amber Riley is a popular American actress and singer best known for her portrayal of Mercedes Jones on the Fox comedy-drama series Glee (2009–2015). For her performance on the series, Amber and the rest of the cast won a Screen Actors Guild Award, and have been nominated for three Teen Choice Awards, three NAACP Image Awards, and a Grammy Award.
In 2016, Amber originated the lead role of Effie White in the West End debut of Dreamgirls. Amber won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Musical and the Evening Standard Theatre Award for Best Musical Performance in 2017 for her work. Amber won season 17 of Dancing with the Stars in 2013. In 2017, Amber appeared as a judge on BBC One musical theatre talent show Let It Shine.
She formed a musical theatre supergroup with Beverley Knight and Cassidy Janson, known collectively as Leading Ladies, and signed to East West Records/Warner. Her first album, Songs from the Stage, was released on November 17, 2017. Amber participated on the American and British versions of The Masked Singer. In February 2023, Amber confirmed her debut album would be released later in the year. In December 2023, she performed Chim Chim Cher-ee from the 1964 movie Mary Poppins on the primetime CBS special Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic.
Amber Riley Age
Amber was born on February 15, 1986, in Los Angeles County, California, in the United States. She is 38 years old. Amber celebrates her birthday on February 15, every year.
Amber Riley Height
She is a woman of below-average stature. Amber stands at a height of 5 ft 2 in ( approx. 1.57m ).
Amber Riley Parents
She was born in Los Angeles County, California, the daughter of Tiny and Elwin Riley. Amber grew up with two older sisters Toiya and Ashley. She holds American nationality. In January 2014, Amber and her sister Ashley launched a plus-size online clothing boutique, Rileyland Fashions.
Amber Riley Mother | Mother Name | Mother Singer
Singer Amber’s mother is Tiny Hightower. Tiny is not a singer.
Amber Riley Husband | Married | Marriage
Amber was previously engaged to Desean Black for nearly three years before she confirmed their split in March 2022. Almost a year later on Valentine’s Day 2023, Amber debuted her new beau publicly who is named Scoobz.
Amber Riley Engaged
In 2020, Amber got engaged to Desean Black; the two later separated.
Amber Riley Boyfriend | Dating
She is in love again a little less than a year after she shared that she was back on the market after calling off an engagement with Desean Black.
Amber Riley Wedding
She has not yet been married but Amber was previously engaged to Deshaun Black for nearly three years before she confirmed their split in March 2022.
Amber Riley Education
In 2004, Amber graduated from La Mirada High School in La Mirada, California.
Amber Riley Masked Singer
In the Fall of 2022, Amber competed on season eight of The Masked Singer as “Harp”. Amber went on to win the season. Later, in 2023, Amber competed as “Jellyfish” on the fourth season of The Masked Singer UK and finished in fourth place.
Amber Riley Glee | On Glee
In 2008, Amber was cast in the role of Mercedes Jones on the comedy-drama television series Glee, and appeared as a main cast member for all but one of the six seasons—she received guest star credit during season 5.
Amber Riley Weight Loss
Amber lost weight by working on her habits. As mentioned earlier, she was obsessed with fast food to the extent that it became an addiction. So, first and foremost, Amber had to take control of her diet. Giving up fast food wasn’t that easy. With time, Amber shifted to a more green diet.
Amber Riley Singer
As a singer, Amber is a member of the musical theatre supergroup “Leading Ladies” alongside Cassidy Janson and Beverley Knight. The group is recognized for releasing the album ‘Songs from the Stage’. Talking about Amber’s awards and accolades, she received the ‘Whatsonstage.com Award’ under the category ‘Best Actress in a Musical’ for ‘Dreamgirls.’ Amber’s performance in the same fetched her the ‘Olivier Award’ for ‘Best Actress in a Musical’ as well. ‘Dreamgirls’ also earned Amber the ‘Evening Standard Award’ under the category Best Musical Performance.
Amber Riley On Dancing With The Stars
In 2013, Amber won the seventeenth season of ABC’s dancing competition Dancing with the Stars. Amber was partnered with the show’s only six-time champion, Derek Hough. She and Hough tied the record for highest first-week score of 27, received 5 perfect scores of 30, and only received a score lower than 8 one time. She is the first African-American woman to win Dancing With the Stars.
Amber Riley American Idol | Audition American Idol | American Idol Audition
She auditioned for American Idol when she was 17 years old, during the show’s second season, but was turned down by the producers. American Idol was created by Simon Fuller, produced by Fremantle North America and 19 Entertainment, and distributed by Fremantle North America.
Amber Riley Songs
– A moment (2020).
– He’s The Wizard.
– And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going.
– Waiting.
– Daughters of Triton.
– I Am Changing.
– See Your Face.
– Dreamgirls.
– Creepin’.
– Lions and Tigers and Bears.
– Shakin’ My Head.
– One Night Only.
– Hood Living.
– Steppin’ to the Bad Side.
– Someone You Loved.
Amber Riley Song
Amber’s debut single, “Colorblind”, premiered live on April 3, 2014, on The Queen Latifah Show. Colorblind was written by Emeli Sandé, Claude Kelly and Steve Mac, and was released as a digital download on April 8, 2014. The song was expected to be the lead single off her debut album. Colorblind was also performed by Amber on Glee.
Amber Riley Glee Songs
– Imagine.
– Colorblind.
– Give Up the Funk.
– Take Me or Leave Me.
– Lady Is a Tramp.
– I’m His Child.
– Any Way You Want It / Lovin’ Touchin’ Squeezin’.
– Superstition.
– Getting Married Today.
– And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going.
– Lean on Me.
Amber Riley Album | Albums
Her debut album, Songs from the Stage, was released on November 17, 2017, and features cover songs from Cats, Beautiful, and Rent among others.
Amber Riley Movies And TV Shows
– St. Sass (2001) as Toby.
– Glee (2009-2015) as Mercedes Jones.
– The Simpsons (2010) as Aiesha (voice).
– Glee: The 3D Concert Movie (2011) as Mercedes Jones.
– RuPaul’s Drag Race (2012) as Herself / Guest judge.
– Dancing with the Stars (2013) as Herself / Contestant.
– My One Christmas Wish (2015) as Jackie Turner.
– Let It Shine (2017) as Herself / Guest judge.
– Nobody’s Fool (2018) as Kalli.
– A Black Lady Sketch Show (2019-2021) as Various characters.
– The Little Mermaid Live! (2019) as Emcee.
– Infamous (2020) as Elle.
– Whose Line is it Anyway? (2020) as herself.
– Christmas Deja Vu (2021) as Kandi.
– Single Black Female (2022) as Simone.
Amber Riley Now | Today
She now confirmed that she now has a boyfriend of eight months.
Amber Riley Music
She appeared at the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards and later sang the national anthem at the 2012 Democratic National Convention. Amber also co-wrote a track titled “Leave a Light On” for British group The Saturdays, which is featured on their album Living for the Weekend. Her debut single, “Colorblind”, premiered live on April 3, 2014, on The Queen Latifah Show. The song was written by Emeli Sandé, Claude Kelly and Steve Mac, and was released as a digital download on April 8, 2014.
Amber Riley Weight Loss Surgery
While many believe that she underwent weight loss surgery, Amber didn’t say anything about that. The star has constantly been stating about her diet and exercises and giving her honesty and confidence, the weight loss surgery is probably just theories and rumors.
Weight Loss Amber Riley Husband
She who called off an engagement from Desean Black has disclosed that her seven months of a new diet and exercise plan has paid off and she has lost a considerable amount of weight.
Amber Riley Net Worth
Amber has been a talented actress, singer, and author since 2002. Therefore, Amber has accumulated a decent fortune over the years. Amber’s net worth is $2 million.
What Has Amber Riley Been In
She was cast as Mercedes Jones in the comedy-drama TV series ‘Glee’ in 2008. In 2010, Amber appeared in an episode of ‘The Simpsons’. Two years later, Amber performed in the off-Broadway production of ‘Cotton Club Parade’.
Who Is Amber Riley’s Mother
She was born in Los Angeles County, California, with a mother of the maiden name Hightower.
How Old Is Amber Riley
Amber is a 38-year-old who was born on February 15, 1986, in Los Angeles County, California, in the United States. Amber celebrates her birthday on February 15, every year.
Is Amber Riley Married
She is now dating a guy who goes by Scoobz on Instagram and has been for about eight months.
Was Amber Riley On American Idol
Yes, she auditioned for American Idol when she was 17 years old, during the show’s second season, but was turned down by the producers.
Who Is Amber Riley Mother
Amber’s mother Tiny Hightower is a homemaker by profession.
Where Is Amber Riley Now
She is now an actress and singer who is working on new music.
How Did Amber Riley Lose Weight
Amber credits the weight loss with a new diet and exercise plan. Amber cut out fast foods and “decided she was going to make a change and eat healthier.”The actress has been sticking with her regimen since 2011 after she was forced to see a doctor due to chronic stomach pains.
Is Amber Riley Engaged
Amber called off her engagement to Desean Black in April 2022 and her new relationship is now with Scoobz.
Who Is Amber Riley
She is an actress and singer who came off strong and proud as Mercedes Jones on the television series Glee. Amber’s acting earned her a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance. Amber won season 17 of Dancing with the Stars. She sang many songs during her time on Glee, including “Respect,” “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” and “I Look to You.”
Amber Riley Social Media Account
Instagram – msamberpriley