Stephanie Mills Biography and Wiki
Stephanie Mills is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. Mills is a Grammy Award-winning R&B singer who starred as Dorothy in the original Broadway run of the musical The Wiz from 1975 to 1977. She has released hit singles like “Never Knew Love Like This Before,” which peaked at #6 on the Billboard Top 100.
Mills honed her vocals as a singer at the Brooklyn Cornerstone Baptist church at a tender age. At the age of nine years, Mills began appearing at the broadway show Maggie Flynn.
Stephanie Mills Age and Birthday
Mills is 63 years old as of 2020. She was born Stephanie Dorthea Mills on March 22, 1957, in Brooklyn, New York, United States of America. She celebrates her birthday on March 22nd, every year. Her Zodiac sign is Aries.
Stephanie Mills Height and Weight
Mills is a woman of average stature, she also appears to be quite tall in stature in her photos. She stands at a height of 4 feet 9 inches (1.45 m). She also weighs 110 lbs (50 kgs).
Stephanie Mills Family
Mills was born in Brooklyn, New York to Joseph Mills and Christine Mills in Bedford–Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. Mills sang gospel music as a child at Brooklyn’s Cornerstone Baptist Church. The musician commenced her professional profession when she was nine years old, appearing in the Broadway musical Maggie Flynn.
She was raised in Bedford Stuyvesant Brooklyn with her family. At 11, Mills won Apollo Theater Amateur Night for six consecutive weeks which led her to open for Isley brothers. She signed a contract deal at 16 and ser her hit single I knew it was love in 1973.
Stephanie Mills Husband, Spouse
Mills has been married a total of three times. She married singer Jeffrey Daniel from 1980 to 1983. The singer was then married to Dino Meminger from 1989 to 1991 and from 1993 she married Michael Saunders. They divorced in 2001. She has also briefly dated singer Michael Jackson for about one year.
Stephanie Mills Son
The singer’s son is called Farad Mills who was born with Down syndrome. Meminger is said to be his father. He is 17 years old as of 2020. Farad wrote a book and Mills was so happy about it that she asked her supporters to buy the book and support her son.
Stephanie Mills Net Worth
Mills has enjoyed a long career as a singer, songwriter, and actress. Through proceeds from her work, she has been able to accumulate a modest fortune. Mills is estimated to have a net worth of about $1.5 million.
Stephanie Mills Measurements and Facts
Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Mills
Stephanie Mills Bio and Wiki
- Full Names: Stephanie Dorthea Mills
- Popular As: Singer, songwriter, and actress
- Gender: Female
- Occupation / Profession: Singer, songwriter, and actress
- Nationality: American
- Race / Ethnicity: White
- Religion: Christian
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
Stephanie Mills Birthday
- Age / How Old?: 63 years
- Zodiac Sign: Aries
- Date of Birth: March 22, 1957
- Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York
- Birthday: March 22nd
Stephanie Mills Body Measurements
- Body Measurements: To be updated
- Height / How Tall?: 4 feet 9 inches (1.45 m)
- Weight: 110 lbs (50 kgs)
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Black
- Shoe Size: To be updated
- Dress Size: To be updated
- Breast Size: To be updated
- Waist Size: To be updated
- Hip Size: To be updated
Stephanie Mills Family and Relationship
- Father (Dad): Joseph Mills
- Mother: Christine Mills
- Siblings: To be updated
- Marital Status: Divorced
- Husband/Spouse: Divorced Michael Saunders
- Dating / Boyfriend: To be updated
- Children: Sons (Farad Mills)
Stephanie Mills Networth and Salary
- Net Worth: $1.5 million
- Salary: Under Review
- Source of Income: Singer, songwriter, and actress
Stephanie Mills House and Cars
- Place of living: To be Updated
- Cars: Car Brand to be Updated
Stephanie Mills In The Wiz
Mills’s career rose when she portrayed Dorothy in the Broadway musical The Wiz, an African-American adoption of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Her song “Home” from the show became her trademark song for years and was covered later by Diana Ross for the movie adaptation three years later.
Commercial achievement in the music industry remained difficult until 1979 when she signed to the 20th Century Fox Records label. She once again starred in the role of Dorothy in “The Wiz” in 1993 which closed after 28 performances.
Stephanie Mills Music
For Stephanie mills, success in her musical career came in when she signed to the 20th century Fox Records label. She found her niche in disco music where she recorded hits like what cha gonna do with my loving. The resulting album was Mill’s first gold record named after the song what cha gonna do with my loving in 1979. She has produced a number of records which include,
- Movin’ in the Right Direction 1974
- For the First Time 1975
- What Cha’ Gonna Do with My Lovin’ 1979
- Sweet Sensation 1980
- Stephanie 1981
- Tantalizingly Hot 1982
- Love Has Lifted Me 1982
- Merciless 1983
- I’ve Got the Cure 1984
- Stephanie Mills 1985
- If I Were Your Woman 1987
- Home 1989
- Something Real 1992
- Personal Inspirations 1994
- Born for This! 2004
Stephanie has also been involved in a number of stage works
- Maggie Flynn 1968
- The Wiz 1975–78; 1984; 1993
- Harlem Suite 1988
- Stephanie Mills Comes Home to Broadway 1989
- Children of Eden 1997
- Purlie 1998
- Funny Girl (2002) (Actors Fund benefit concert)
Stephanie Mills Michael Jackson
The singer made headlines in 2018 August with her response to musician Sam Smith, who commented in a video posted to Instagram that he did not like Michael Jackson, but the Jackson hit “Human Nature” was a “decent song”. Mills’ fiery reply got traction as she scrutinized Smith in her own Instagram responses, both citing him of cultural appropriation and referring to him as a “one-hit wonder”.
Stephanie Mills Home
Home is the 12th studio album by Stephanie Mills. It was released on June 26, 1989, on MCA Records and peaked at no. 5 on Billboard Top R&B Albums. Top hits from the album were the singles “Home” and Something in the Way (You Make Me Feel)
Stephanie Mills Greatest Hits
- Something In The Way (You Make Me Feel)
- (You’re Puttin’) A Rush On Me.
- I Have Learned To Respect The Power Of Love – Edit. Cassandra Mills.
- If I Were Your Woman.
- Stand Back – Radio Edit.
- Secret Lady – Cassandra Mills.
- I Feel Good All Over.
- All Day, All Night.
- Rising Desire
- Bit By Bit
- Comfort Of A Man
- Never Do You Wrong
- Where Is The Love
- Home
Stephanie Mills songs.
- Movin’ in the Right Direction (1974)
- For the First Time (1975)
- What Cha’ Gonna Do with My Lovin’ (1979)
- Sweet Sensation (1980)
- Stephanie (1981)
- Tantalizingly Hot (1982)
- Love Has Lifted Me (1982)
- Merciless (1983)
- I’ve Got the Cure (1984)
- Stephanie Mills (1985)
- If I Were Your Woman (1987)
- Home (1989)
- Something Real (1992)
- Personal Inspirations (1994)
- Born for This! (2004)
Stephanie Mills Awards and Nominations
- 1981 – won Grammy Award: Best Rhythm & Blues Vocal Performance – Female (Never Knew Love Like This Before).
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1981 – won American Music Award for Favorite Female Artist – Soul / Rhythm & Blues
Nominations - 1974 – nominated for the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress – Musical (The Wiz).
- 1979 – nominated for American Music Award: Favorite Female Artist – Soul / Rhythm & Blues.
- 1980 – nominated for an American Music Award: Favorite Female Artist – Soul / Rhythm & Blues
- 1980 – nominated for Young Artist Awards: Best Young Musical Recording Artist – Female (Two Hearts).
- 1981 – nominated for a Grammy Award: Best Rhythm & Blues Vocal Performance – Female (Stephanie).
- 1983 – nominated for a Grammy Award: Best Rhythm & Blues Vocal Performance – Female (Merciless).
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1989 – nominated for American Music Award: Favorite Female Artist – Soul / Rhythm & Blues
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Frequently asked questions about Stephanie Mills
Who is Stephanie Mills?
Mills is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. Mills is a Grammy Award-winning R&B singer who starred as Dorothy in the original Broadway run of the musical The Wiz from 1975 to 1977.
How old is Stephanie Mills?
Mills is 63 years old as of 2020. She was born on March 22, 1957, in Brooklyn, New York, United States of America. She celebrates her birthday on March 22nd, every year.
How tall is Stephanie Mills?
Mills stands in at a height of 1.45 m (4 feet 9 inches).
Is Stephanie Mills married?
Mills has been married a total of three times. She married singer Jeffrey Daniel from 1980 to 1983. The singer was then married to Dino Meminger from 1989 to 1991 and from 1993 she married Michael Saunders. They divorced in 2001. She has also briefly dated singer Michael Jackson for about one year
How much is Stephanie Mills worth?
Mills has an approximate net worth of $1.5 million. This amount has been accrued from her leading roles in the entertainment industry.
Where does Stephanie Mills live?
Because of security reasons, Mills has not shared her precise location of residence. We will immediately update this information if we get the location and images of her house.
Is Stephanie Mills dead or alive?
Mills is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of her being sick or having any health-related issues.
Stephanie Mills Social Media Contacts
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- Website: To be updated
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