Andra Day with braided hair and glossy lips, wearing a black textured one-shoulder outfit at an event.

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Andra Day

Born

December 30, 1984

Died
Birthplace

Edmonds, Washington, US

Age

41 Years Old

Horoscope

Capricorn

Who Is Andra Day?

Andra Day is an American singer and actress, known for her soulful voice and captivating performances across music and film. Her artistry blends R&B, soul, and jazz with powerful emotional depth.

Day gained widespread public attention with her critically acclaimed 2015 debut album, Cheers to the Fall, which featured the powerful anthem “Rise Up.” She later garnered significant awards for her acting, solidifying her multifaceted talent.

Full NameAndra Day
GenderFemale
Height5 feet 7 inches (170 cm)
Relationship StatusSingle
Net Worth$4 million
NationalityAmerican
EthnicityAfrican American
EducationSan Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts
FatherJoseph
MotherD. A. Batie
SiblingsNadea Guillory, Joshua, Jaxon

Early Life and Education

Born in Edmonds, Washington, Andra Day moved to Southern California at age three, growing up in San Diego. She began singing in church and took dance lessons from age five, later discovering jazz vocalists like Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, and Dinah Washington.

She attended Valencia Park Elementary School and is a proud alumna of the San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts, graduating in 2003.

Notable Relationships

Andra Day has largely kept her romantic life private, though she was previously linked to Canadian high altitude climber Don Bowie. More recently, she separated from a romantic partner during her immersion in a demanding acting role.

Currently, Day is single and has no children, but has expressed openness to the idea of motherhood in the future. She maintains a focus on her well-being and career.

Career Highlights

Andra Day’s debut album, Cheers to the Fall, launched in 2015, featuring the hit single “Rise Up,” which garnered Grammy nominations for Best R&B Album and Best R&B Performance. The song became a powerful anthem of resilience.

Her acting career soared with her portrayal of Billie Holiday in the 2021 biopic The United States vs. Billie Holiday, earning her a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama and an Academy Award nomination. She also won a Grammy for the film’s accompanying soundtrack.

Signature Quote

“I believe in the power of love, both as an individual and as a collective force.”

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