Kelendria Trene Rowland: American
Singer Biography
Full Name: Kelendria Train Rowland
Date of Birth: February 11, 1981
Place of Birth: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Nationality: American
Profession: Singer, songwriter, actress, television personality
Claim to Fame: Rose to stardom in the late 1990s as a founding member of Destiny's Child, one of the best‑selling girl groups ever
Height: 5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Weight: Approx. 58 kg (128 lb)
Education
Attended Lamar High School in Houston, Texas, before dedicating herself full-time to her music career.
Parents: Doris Rowland Garrison (mother) and Christopher Lovett (father)
Sibling: Older brother Orlando Rowland
Spouse: Tim Witherspoon (married May 9, 2014)
Children: Two sons — Titan Jewell (b. Nov 2014) and Noah Jon (b. Jan 2021)
Career
Music
Launched her career with Destiny's Child alongside Beyoncé and Michelle Williams. The group sold over 60 million records worldwide
Solo discography:
Simply Deep (2002) – UK #1, includes Billboard hit "Dilemma" with Nelly
Ms. Kelly (2007)
Here I Am (2011) – featuring dance hit "When Love Takes Over"
Talk a Good Game (2013)
Television & Film
Film appearances include Freddy vs. Jason (2003), The Seat Filler (2004), Think Like a Man (2012), and Merry Liddle Christmas (2019)
served as judge on the
Net Worth
Estimated net worth:
~$26 million (Forbes 2024)
Other estimates range $16–30 million
Revenue from music royalties, judging fees (~$2.5 M for X Factor UK, ~$1 M for US), endorsements (Jaguar, Skechers, Dove), acting, and real estate investments
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Awards & Honours
Grammy Awards: Total of 4 wins — two with Destiny's Child, plus solo for “Dilemma” and collaborations
Billboard Music Award: Top R&B Song for “Motivation”
NAACP Image Award:
Guest Actress win for American Soul
American Music Awards, Capital FM Award, Global recognitions
Hollywood Walk of Fame: Inducted with Destiny's Child
Summary
Kelly Rowland has built a multifaceted career as a chart-topping singer, TV personality, actress, and entrepreneur. From achieving global success with Destiny's Child to notable solo hits and influential media roles, she continues to thrive creatively and financially. With a net worth around $26 million and multiple awards under her belt, Rowland remains a respected figure in entertainment.
