Stephanie Mills is a singer, songwriter, and actress best known for her role as “Dorothy” in the Broadway production of The Wiz.
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Stephanie Dorthea Mills was born to Joseph and Christine Mills and raised in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. Mills began her professional career as a child, singing gospel music at Brooklyn’s Cornerstone Baptist Church. She began her professional career at the age of nine, appearing in the Broadway musical Maggie Flynn.
Mills became the Isley Brothers’ opening act after winning Amateur Night at the Apollo Theater six weeks in a row at the age of eleven. Michael Barbiero signed Mills to Paramount Records in 1973, where she released her first single, “I Knew It Was Love.” Mills was eventually signed to Motown.
Stephanie Mills’s Height, Weight & Body Measurement
Stephanie Mills, who was born on March 22, 1957, will be 65 years old on August 4, 2022. Her height is 1.5 meters, and her weight is 55 kilograms.
Stephanie Mills’s Profession & Career
Mills’ career took off after she landed the role of Dorothy in the Broadway musical The Wiz. Her show’s song “Home” became her signature tune for years. Diana Ross covered the song for the film adaptation three years later. As a result, commercial success eluded her until 1979, when she signed with the 20th Century Fox Records label.
Stephanie Mills’s Income And Net Worth
Her net worth is estimated to be in the $2 million range. Her successful R&B career provides the majority of her income. Before becoming famous in music, the New Yorker was a well-known actress. She made her Broadway debut in the musical Maggie Flynn in 1968.
Stephanie Mills’s Husband, Marriage & Relationship
In terms of marriage, Mills has been married three times, as listed below. She married Jeffrey Daniel, a member of the R&B/soul group Shalamar, for three years between 1980 and 1983, and later married Dino Meminger from 1989 to 1991. Mills was also married to Michael Saunders from 1993 to 2001.
Quick facts
Full Name | Stephanie Dorthea Mills |
Gender | Female |
Age | 65 years old |
Birth Date | 22 March 1957 |
Birth Place | Bedford–Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. |
Nationality | American |
Height | 1.45 m |
Weight | 55 kg |
Sexual Orientation | Straight |
Marital Status | Divorced |
Husband | Michael Saunders (m. 1993–2001), Dino Meminger (m. 1989–1991), Jeffrey Daniel (m. 1980–1983) |
Children | Yes (Farad Mills) |
Dating | N/A |
Profession | singer, songwriter, and actress |
Salary | Under Review |
Net Worth | $2 Million |
Brands | N/A |
Hobbies | N/A |