01of 15In the BeginningChristina Radish/RedfernsBorn on Sept. 8, 1979 as Alecia Beth Moore, the star started singing in Philadelphia nightclubs when she was just 14 years old.Before going solo, the star was part of two R&B groups: First there was Basic Instinct (which never released music) and then the girl band Choice, when she was 16.
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In the Beginning
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Born on Sept. 8, 1979 as Alecia Beth Moore, the star started singing in Philadelphia nightclubs when she was just 14 years old.
Before going solo, the star was part of two R&B groups: First there was Basic Instinct (which never released music) and then the girl band Choice, when she was 16.
02of 15Home GirlRon Galella Collection via GettyIn 2000, Pink released her first solo record,Can’t Take Me Home, and she earned two Top 10 singles: “There You Go” and “Most Girls.” Soon after, the singer started opening up for the wildly popular boy band *NSYNC.
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Home Girl
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In 2000, Pink released her first solo record,Can’t Take Me Home, and she earned two Top 10 singles: “There You Go” and “Most Girls.” Soon after, the singer started opening up for the wildly popular boy band *NSYNC.
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Hey Ladies
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04of 15Second Time’s a CharmGeorge De Sota/GettyIn 2001, the singer released her single, “Get the Party Started,” from her sophomore record,M!ssundaztood. She followeed up the album’s success with her first turn on the big screen in the 2002 filmRollerball.
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Second Time’s a Charm
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In 2001, the singer released her single, “Get the Party Started,” from her sophomore record,M!ssundaztood. She followeed up the album’s success with her first turn on the big screen in the 2002 filmRollerball.
05of 15>Try HardJim Spellman/WireImageHer third album,Try This, was released in 2003. She was nominated for two Grammys in 2004, taking home the award for best female rock vocal performance for her song “Trouble.”
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>Try Hard
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Her third album,Try This, was released in 2003. She was nominated for two Grammys in 2004, taking home the award for best female rock vocal performance for her song “Trouble.”
06of 15Another AlbumKMazur/WireImageIn 2006, the singer released another album,I’m Not Dead, which included the No.1 single “Stupid Girls.” In the video, the singer parodied the popular starlets at the time. The song earned her another Grammy nod for best female pop vocal performance. Other notable songs off of the album included, “Who Knew,” and “U + Ur Hand.“In 2006 and 2007, the singer opened up forJustin Timberlakeon his FutureSex/LoveShow Tour. On the tour, the star showed off her aerial skills, performing stunts above the crowd.
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Another Album
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In 2006, the singer released another album,I’m Not Dead, which included the No.1 single “Stupid Girls.” In the video, the singer parodied the popular starlets at the time. The song earned her another Grammy nod for best female pop vocal performance. Other notable songs off of the album included, “Who Knew,” and “U + Ur Hand.”
In 2006 and 2007, the singer opened up forJustin Timberlakeon his FutureSex/LoveShow Tour. On the tour, the star showed off her aerial skills, performing stunts above the crowd.
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Living in the Funhouse
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In 2008, Pink released her fifth album,Funhouse, with deeply personal songs like “Sober,” and “Please Don’t Leave Me,” and hits like “So What,” which all catapulted to the top of the charts.
At the time, Pink hadseparated from her husband, Carey Hart, after marrying in 2006.
08of 15Raising a GlassPink and Carey Hart.LEster Cohen/GettyIn 2010, the star released another album, this one a compilation of her greatest hits, entitled (you guessed it)Greatest Hits… So Far!!The album included two more of the star’s greatest hits, “F—- Perfect” and “Raise Your Glass.” The latter became her tenth Top 10 hit and third number one song on theBillboardHot 100.That year, the singer alsoannounced that she and Hart were back together, and she gave birth to their first child,Willow Sage, in June 2011. The pair then welcomed their son,Jameson Moonin 2016.
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Raising a Glass
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In 2010, the star released another album, this one a compilation of her greatest hits, entitled (you guessed it)Greatest Hits… So Far!!The album included two more of the star’s greatest hits, “F—- Perfect” and “Raise Your Glass.” The latter became her tenth Top 10 hit and third number one song on theBillboardHot 100.
That year, the singer alsoannounced that she and Hart were back together, and she gave birth to their first child,Willow Sage, in June 2011. The pair then welcomed their son,Jameson Moonin 2016.
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Here’s The Truth
In 2013, Pink was showing no signs of slowing down, releasing another hit album,The Truth About Love, which included songs like “Blow Me (One Last Kiss), “Just Give Me a Reason,” “Try” and “True Love.” Her tour was the third highest-grossing of that year.
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The Hits Keep Coming
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Born to Perform
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12of 15The Most BeautifulPink and Carey Hart with their kids Jameson and Willow.John Shearer/WireImageIn 2018, the star was named PEOPLE’s Most Beautiful, andposed with her kiddoson the cover.
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The Most Beautiful
Pink and Carey Hart with their kids Jameson and Willow.John Shearer/WireImage
In 2018, the star was named PEOPLE’s Most Beautiful, andposed with her kiddoson the cover.
13of 15She’s a Star!Pink, Carey Hart, and their kids.Rob Latour/Variety/ShutterstockIn February 2019, the artist received her star on theHollywood Walk of Fame. She also released her eighth album,Hurts 2B Human, and was awarded with the Outstanding Contribution to Music Award at the 2019 BRIT Awards.
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She’s a Star!
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In February 2019, the artist received her star on theHollywood Walk of Fame. She also released her eighth album,Hurts 2B Human, and was awarded with the Outstanding Contribution to Music Award at the 2019 BRIT Awards.
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Taking a Break…but Not for Long
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15of 15She’s an IconTaylor Hill/GettyIn May 2021,Billboardannounced that it would give the singer theIcon Award at the 2021 Billboard Music Awards.She’s the youngest recipient of the award to date, and her predecessors includeJennifer Lopez, Mariah Carey, Prince and Celine Dion.“As a little girl, I always dreamed about being a singer and sharing my love of music with the world,” the singersaid in a statement. “Years later, to receive the Billboard Music Awards Icon Award is hard to fathom! I feel so honored to join the ranks of music idols like Cher, Garth Brooks, Janet Jackson and Stevie Wonder. It’s a true ‘pinch me’ moment and I feel humbled and blessed.”
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She’s an Icon
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In May 2021,Billboardannounced that it would give the singer theIcon Award at the 2021 Billboard Music Awards.She’s the youngest recipient of the award to date, and her predecessors includeJennifer Lopez, Mariah Carey, Prince and Celine Dion.
“As a little girl, I always dreamed about being a singer and sharing my love of music with the world,” the singersaid in a statement. “Years later, to receive the Billboard Music Awards Icon Award is hard to fathom! I feel so honored to join the ranks of music idols like Cher, Garth Brooks, Janet Jackson and Stevie Wonder. It’s a true ‘pinch me’ moment and I feel humbled and blessed.”
source: people.com
