Jordin Sparks
Jordin Sparks
Jordin Brianna Sparks is an American singer, songwriter and actress. In 2007, she rose to fame after winning the sixth season of American Idol; at age 17, she became the youngest winner in the series' history. Her self-titled debut album was released later in the same year; it was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of Americaand has sold over two million copies worldwide. The album spawned the US Billboard Hot 100 top-ten singles "Tattoo" and "No Air"; the...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionMusician
Date of Birth22 December 1989
CountryUnited States of America
If I woke up tomorrow and couldn't do music anymore, I absolutely don't know what I would do.
For me, I just never put all my eggs in one basket, so to speak. I know that music and acting now are things that I want to do for the rest of my life. But, if suddenly that was to stop, I'd actually be okay. It's not the be all, end all of my life. I know who I am, outside of this, and I think that's a really big thing to have.
I definitely think it [the key to maintain success] is a number of things. It's having the right people behind you. It's having the right work ethic. It's having the right mind-set. And it's also a little bit of luck.
I'd love to own a bakery at some point. My grandmother could help me run it - she is an amazing baker! I'd also love to do a cookbook.
My whole journey has been about self acceptance.
As far as friendships go, things change even without the fame. People start moving on. I have a few friends that are married and are starting to have kids and I'm like, 'Oh my goodness gracious - that's so insane.' I also have friends who are just doing their own thing, which is cool.
I love food and I love my curves.
I like to wear sleeves because they cover up my arms.
I like the way my heart beats, I like the way I think; I don't need or want anything to change that.
I know what I want to look like. I don't want to look trashy. I want mothers to be able to look at me and not have to close their kids' eyes!
I can do accents really well.
I always wanted to work with Michael Jackson. His music will live forever and with technology nowadays... maybe I could.
Hollywood large is so different than real-life large.
Being on 'Idol,' you have no choice but to be an open book.