Gladys Knight (born May 28, 1944) is an American singer-songwriter and musician from Georgia, USA. In addition to this, she is also an actress, businesswoman and author. Her songs became popular during the 1960s era. She also formed Gladys Knights & the Pips. Her real full birth name is Gladys María Caballero .
In addition, Gladys won the Grammy Award seven times. She made singles like “Every Beat of My Heart”, “I Feel a Song” and “Love Overboard”. Knight received an Honorary Doctorate from Shawn University.
He involved his brothers Merald, William, and Edward in his band. His top singles are on the Billboard Hot 100. On the other hand, Knight is in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. She sings the theme song for the movie “Licence to Kill”. Meanwhile, Rolling magazine ranks her on its list of the 100 greatest singers.
However, Gladys criticized her decision to sing the national anthem. Also, she has to perform at the Super Bowl game. Some people raise the issue of racial discrimination. Colin Kaepernick, a former NFL player, also accuses her of singing the anthem.
Profile, parents and before fame
The award-winning singer was born on May 28 , 1944 in Atlanta, Georgia (USA). Currently, Gladys Knight’s age is 78 years old (2019).
Also, Merald Woodlow Knight Sr. is her father. He worked in the postal department. Gladys’ mother’s name is Sarah Elizabeth Knight.
He has three brothers in his family. One of them is her sister Brenda. Also, his two brothers are Merald Jr. and David. However, David declined due to illness.
Personal life, boyfriend and children
Gladys was married four times. Also, her first husband is James “Jimmy” Newman. She married at 16 years old. The couple has two children. Their names are James “Jimmy” Gaston Newman (son) and Kenya Newman (daughter).
His family abandoned James, as he is a drug addict. She files for divorce in 1973. Soon, she remarries Barry Hankerson for the second time. The couple share a son named Shanga Hankerson.
They separated in 1979 and fought a custody battle over their son. His male child kidnapped at that time. In the year 1995, she becomes the wife of Les Brown (motivational speaker). Her marriage ended with the advent of 1997.
Meanwhile, Gladys became addicted to gambling and lost $600,000. Still, her eldest son Jimmy died due to heart failure in 1999. During the year 2001, she married William McDowell.
| Lifestyle/Biography | |
|---|---|
| Real full birth name | Gladys Maria Caballero. |
| Nickname | Gladys. |
| Profession | Singer, songwriter, businesswoman, author and actress. |
| in the news for | Criticized for singing the national anthem at the 2019 Super Bowl game. |
| Age (as of 2018) | 78 years . |
| Date of Birth (DOB), Birthday | May 28, 1944. |
| Birthplace/Hometown | Atlanta, Georgia, United States. |
| popular albums | 1. None of Us (1973). 2. Immigration (1973). 3. I feel a song (1974). 4. Good Woman (1991). |
| Nationality | American. |
| Awards and Achievements | 1. Grammy Award seven times. 2. Essence Award (1995) for Lifetime Achievement. 3. National Festival of Black Arts (2008). 4. Life Award at the Soul Tain Music Awards (2011). |
| Gender | Woman. |
| sun sign (zodiac sign) | Gemini. |
| ethnicity | Afro-American. |
| Religion | Christendom. |
| Current residence | Atlanta, Georgia, United States. |
| Physical Statistics | |
| height (height) | Feet inches: 5′ 4″ . Centimeters: 163cm . Meters: 1.63 meters . |
| Weight | Kilograms: 60kg . Pounds: 132 pounds . |
| Bra size | 33B. |
| Body Measurements (Chest-waist-hips) | 34-24-35. |
| Shoe Size (US) | 8. |
| Tattoo details? | Will update. |
| eye color | Black. |
| Hair color | Black. |
| Family | |
| Fathers | Father : Merald Woodlow Knight Sr. Mom : Sarah Elizabeth Knight. |
| Brothers | Brother: David Knight and Merald Knight Jr. Sister: Brenda Knight. |
| famous relatives | Grandparents: Uncle: Aunt: |
| personal life relationship | |
| Marital status | Married. |
| Dating history? | N/A |
| Boyfriend | Not known. |
| Husband/Spouse Name | 1.James “Jimmy” Newman. 2.Barry Hankerson. 3.Les Browns. 4. William McDowell. |
| Son | James “Jimmy” Gaston Newman and Shanga Hankerson. |
| Daughter | Kenya Newman. |
| Education | |
| Highest Rating | High school graduate. |
| College | High School, Atlanta. |
| College | Not known. |
| Hobbies and favorite things | |
| Favorite Celebrities | Actor: Robert Downey Jr. Actress: Jennifer Aniston. |
| dream vacation destination | Paris. |
| Favorite color | Brown. |
| I love to do | Shopping and Singing. |
| Favorite food | Lemon juice and salad. |
| Can | |
| Heritage (approx.) | $28 million US dollars (as of 2019). |
| Annual income and earnings | Under review. |
| Contact details | |
| Office address | not known |
| house details | Will update. |
| Mobile or phone number | N/A |
| Email address | Lost. |
| Official Web site | None. |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Gladys Knight
- Gladys and Shanga own food outlets in the Atlanta region.
- The restaurant is named after her.
- However, his second son charged with tax theft of $650,000.
- In fact, he wins “The Original Amateur Hour” in 1952.
- Some popular songs from his career are “That’s What Friends Are For” and “Midnight Train to Georgia”.
- She introduces the legacy of rock and roll to the United States.
- Currently, Gladys Knight has a net worth of $28 million US dollars as of 2018.
- In addition, Knight consolidates as a solo singer in the “Diva Concert 2004”.
- His best UK farewell performances available on USB drives.
- She is in the all-star cast of American variety shows.
- This includes “Dancing with Stars” and “The First Family.”
- Also, her Billboard albums are “I Feel a Song”, “All Our Love” and “Good Women”.
- On the other hand, Williams’ wife acted in the movie “Pipe Dreams” (1976).