Jordin Sparks Biography, Age, Husband, Children, Songs, Movies, TV Shows, Net Worth, and Career

Jordin Sparks, an American singer, songwriter, actor, and producer from Phoenix, Arizona, became the youngest winner of American Idol’s sixth season in 2007, gaining international fame at just 17.

Her debut studio album, released in November 2007, achieved platinum status from the RIAA and sold over 2 million copies worldwide.

Sparks received critical acclaim early in her career, including a Grammy nomination for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals.

Beyond music, she has built a career in acting, starring in movies and TV shows, positioning herself for continued success in the entertainment industry.

Jordin Sparks Biography

Name	Jordin Sparks
Net Worth	$8 Million
Age	34 years old
Date Of Birth	December 22, 1989
Annual Salary	$1 Million
Profession	Singer, songwriter, actor,
Gender	Female
Zodiac Sign	Capricorn

Early Life

Jordin Brianna Sparks was (born on December 22, 1989), in Phoenix, Arizona, to former professional football player Phillippi Sparks. She was raised in an Evangelical Christian household in Ridgewood, New Jersey, alongside her younger brother, Phillippi “PJ” Sparks, Jr., who pursued football at the University of North Dakota.

Jordin attended Northwest Community Christian School until the 8th grade and began her freshman year at Sandra Day O’Connor High School in 2006 before deciding to homeschool to focus on her aspirations in singing and acting.

She is an evangelical Christian and attended Calvary Community Church during her upbringing in Phoenix.

Singing Career

Jordin Sparks’ music career began with talent competitions and national anthem performances at local sports events. Her early exposure included touring with Alice Cooper in 2004 and Michael W. Smith in 2006, alongside a feature in “Seventeen” Magazine.

Despite an initial setback on “American Idol” in 2006, Sparks won the contest in 2007 at 17, becoming its youngest winner.

This victory catapulted her into the spotlight, leading to multiple appearances on the show and a deal with Jive Records. Her debut album, released in November 2007, sold over 1 million copies worldwide and featured hits “Tattoo” and “No Air.”

Sparks’ second album, “Battlefield,” peaked at number 7 on the Billboard 200, with “S.O.S. (Let the Music Play)” becoming her first chart-topper on the Hot Dance Club Play chart.

By 2012, she was the most successful “American Idol” contestant, with over 1.3 million albums and 10.2 million singles sold in the US. Sparks continued to release music, with her fourth album, “Cider & Hennessy,” dropping in 2020 and has won numerous awards, including an NAACP Image Award.

Acting Career

Jordin Sparks made her acting debut on “The Suite Life on Deck” in 2009, followed by a guest role on “Big Time Rush.” Her Broadway debut came in 2010 in “In the Heights” as Nina Rosario, and she voiced Blue Mermaid in “Team Umizoomi.”

Sparks’ film debut was in “Sparkle” (2012), and she played significant roles in “The Inevitable Defeat of Mister & Pete,” “Dear Secret Santa,” and “The Grace of Jake.”

She has appeared in various TV shows and movies, including “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation” and “Fashion Police.” Sparks earned praise for her role in the Christian film “Left Behind” (2014) and her voice in “Show Dogs” (2018).

In 2019, she replaced Jenna Hunterson in the Broadway musical Waitress and competed in The Masked Dancer, finishing in fifth place.

Personal Life

Jordin Sparks and Jason Derulo began their relationship in August 2011, but they separated in September 2014. Sparks then dated rapper Sage the Gemini in early 2015, but the relationship ended by May.

In the summer of 2017, Sparks started dating fitness model Dana Isaiah Thomas, marrying him in Hawaii in July. The couple welcomed their first child, Dana Isaiah Thomas Jr., on May 2, 2018.

Net Worth

Jordin Sparks, an American singer, songwriter, actor, and producer from Phoenix, Arizona, boasts a net worth of $8 million. Recognized as one of the most successful “American Idol” contestants ever, she has sold over 1.3 million songs in the US by 2012. Sparks has made significant strides in the entertainment industry, contributing to her income through singing, acting, business ventures, brand endorsements, and philanthropy.

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