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.
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.
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Idina Kim Menzel was born on May 30, 1971, in Manhattan, New York City. She grew up in New Jersey until about age three, when her family moved to Syosset, New York, on Long Island. Her parents are Stuart Mentzel, a pyjama salesman, and Helene Goldberg, a therapist. She has a younger sister named Cara.