Brandy Norwood – Height, Weight, Age, Movies & Family

December 12, 2023 by Poornima Joshi

Brandy Norwood’s birth name is Brandy Rayana Norwood was born on 11th February 1979. She is a brilliant American singer, actress, model, and songwriter. She is well known for her excellent voice layering and as of August 2020, Brandy’s album has sold nearly 40 million records throughout the world. In the United States alone, approximately 8.62 million albums have been sold. Her work has secured several awards as well as accolades which include American Music Award and Grammy Award. She started her career as a backing vocalist artist for teen groups. She ventured into acting in “Moesha”, a UPN sitcom it was telecasted between 1996 to 2001.

Brandy Norwood – Height, Weight, Age, Movies & Family – Biography

Brandy Norwood Childhood accomplishments

Brandy was born in Mississippi and raised in California. Her parents are Willie Norwood and Sonja Norwood. She is the eldest one in her family. She went to Hollywood High School, later she left school and finished her 10th grade with a private tutor. Brandy has a younger brother named Ray J is also a famous singer and actor. In their childhood days, she used to sing in the family’s church choir. Brandy’s parents recognized that their daughter and son were musically gifted. In order to begin their children’s careers, they had moved to Los Angeles, California. Her parents were motivated to join in many talent shows where Brandy impressed lots of audiences as well as gained her strength towards singing. Before she begins her music career, she has done a secondary role in “Thea”, an ABC TV show.

Brandy Norwood Awards and achievements:

Brandy Norwood has been nominated for and won Billboard Year-End Awards under the categories of Best New R&B Artist & Best R&B Female in 1995.
She has received the Award at Soul Train Music Awards in 1995 under the category of R&B/Hip-Hop New Artist of the Year.
She has won Billboard Year-End Awards for the music album “I Wanna Be Down” under the categories of Best New Clip, Rap, R&B/Urban in 1995.
She obtained the American Music Awards under the genre of Favorite Soul/R&B New Artist in 1996.
In the year 1997, She won the NAACP Image Award in the genre of Outstanding Youth Actress for an American television sitcom “Moesha”.
She won the Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards in 1997 under the category of The Aretha Franklin Award for Entertainer of the Year.
She obtained the ECHO Awards in 1999 for the music album “Never Say Never” under the category of Best-selling Album by an International Newcomer.
She received the Grammy Awards for the music album “The Boy Is Mine” under the genre of Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals of the Year in 1999.
She has won Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Award in 2000 at the Congress of Racial Equality.
In 2009, BMI Pop Award has been received by her under the category of an Award-winning song for her music album “Right Here (Departed)”.
She won the NAACP Image Award in 2014 under the genre of Outstanding Actress in a comedy series for the television series “The Game”.
In the year 2017, She received the Lifetime career achievement award at XSCAPE Puerto Rico LGBT Arts & Cultural Music Festival.
She has won the Urban One Honors Award under the category of Cathy Hughes Award of Excellence in 2018.
She acquired the President’s Award at BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards in 2019.
She received the Soul Train Certified Award at Soul Train Music Awards in 2020.

Best known for

Brandy Norwood is best known for her unique sound, voice -layering, and intricate riffs that assisted her to obtain the title called ” The Vocal Bible”.

She initiated her career in her early teens and got huge success with her first single album called “I Wanna Be Down”

Brandy Norwood Body Measurements

Height	5 ft 7 in or 170 cm
Weight	64 kg or 141 lbs
Breast Size	34 in / 86 cm
Bra Size	34 C (US)
Cup Size	C (US)
Body Measurements	34-23-34 inches or 86-58-86 cm
Chest Size	34 in / 86 cm
Waist Size	23 in / 58 cm
Hips Size	34 in / 86 cm
Shoe Size	9 (US)
Dress Size	–
Eyes Color	Dark Brown
Hair Color	Black
Natural Breasts or Implants	Natural

Interesting facts about Brandy Norway

Brandy and her daughter Syraismith in a selfie
She wished her brother Ray j happy birthday
Brandy gave a photoshoot in a pinky outfit
She rendered a photo with her mother and wished for Happy Mother’s Day
Brandy wearing a wild dress and stated that feeling a little wild
She shared a photo with Niecy Nash, who is a friend for longer time
She is in a gorgeous Cinderella gown and wished Happy valentine’s day to everyone

Brandy Norwood Personal Info

Full Name	Brandy Rayana Norwood
Nickname	B Rocka, Bran’Nu, B-Rocka, The Vocal Bible, The Princess of R&B
Occupation	Singer, Actress, Model, Songwriter, Record Producer
Religion	Christianity
Date of Birth	11 February 1979 (age 43 years)
Birthplace	McComb, Mississippi, United States
Zodiac Sign	Aquarius
Father Name	Willie Norwood
Mother Name	Sonja Norwood
Sibling Names	Ray J
Spouse	Ryan Press
Children	Sy’Rai

Pre relationship Of Brandy Norwood

In the beginning, she dated Kobe Bryant, a Lakers player in Los Angeles but soon they broke up. Later she had a relationship with Wanya Morris and then dated the American rapper Mase. Norwood was secretly dated producer “Big Bert” Smith until 2002. Later they announced that Brandy expecting her first child. After she gave birth to her daughter named Syria Iman Smith, this couple got separated. The news was spread that she was linked with Flo Rida in the year 2010. In 2012 end, she engaged Ryan Press, a music executive and after two years they have broken up.

Family and personal life

Brandy sang many hit albums and it helped to acquire fame in the music field. The album “Brandy” was introduced in 1994 and it has gone very well. She placed 20th spot in U.S Billboard 200 chart. As a backing vocal artist, she started her passion. After signing with Atlantic Records, Brandy introduced her self-titled debut album, which sold nearly 6 million copies around the world. Coming to her personal life she has many affairs and had one daughter for Smith.

Brandy Norwood Most Favorite Things

Hobbies	Traveling
Favorite Color	Black

What is the net worth of Brandy Norwood?

The net worth of Brandy Norwood is around 12 million US dollars.

What are her sources of income?

She has gained a huge income from the entertainment industry and Business.

How much is Brandy Norwood educated?

She has started her schooling at Hollywood High School. But she didn’t continue long there. Later, She has completed high school with the help of private tutors.

Does Brandy Norwood smoke?

No. She doesn’t smoke.

Controversies of Brandy Norwood

Brandy announced that she had secretly married Smith and was six months pregnant, but later they said that they didn’t married and broken their relationship