Idina Kim Menzel is an American actress and singer, particularly known for her work in musicals on the Broadway stage. Having achieved mainstream success across stage, film and music, she has garnered the honorific title “Queen of Broadway” for her achievements.
Her accolades include an American Music Award, a Billboard Music Award and a Tony Award, as well as nominations for three Drama League Awards and four Drama Desk Awards. In 2019, she was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for her contributions to live theatre.
An international phenomenon, “Let It Go” peaked at number five on the Billboard Hot 100, making her the first Tony Award-winning actor to have a top-10 song on the chart. In 2019.
As a recording artist, Menzel has released six studio albums, including I Stand (2008) and idina. (2016). Her first-holiday album, 2014’s Holiday Wishes, peaked at number six on the Billboard 200 – her highest-charting solo album – while several cast albums and soundtracks she has contributed to have also performed well on the same chart.
Menzel married Taye Diggs on January 11, 2003. They met in 1995 during the original production of Rent, in which Diggs portrayed Benjamin Coffin III, the landlord. On September 2, 2009, she gave birth to their son.
In late 2013, it was reported that Menzel and Diggs had separated after 10 years of marriage.
Menzel began dating actor Aaron Lohr, and in August 2015, they bought a home together in Encino, Los Angeles. On September 23, 2016, Menzel announced that she and Lohr were engaged. They were married over the weekend of September 22, 2017.
Menzel identifies as a feminist, saying, “I love that I play all of these strong women. But they’re not just strong—they’re women who have a really deep vulnerability and need to go through a journey in order to harness their power.