01of 21THE BEGINNINGRBC Bluesfest Press Images PHOTO/Mark HortonBefore hitting it big in the music industry as Pink, the future Grammy winner was born Alecia Beth Moore. A Pennsylvania native who developed a passion for performing and songwriting early on in life, Moore joined her first band in high school.
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THE BEGINNING
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Before hitting it big in the music industry as Pink, the future Grammy winner was born Alecia Beth Moore. A Pennsylvania native who developed a passion for performing and songwriting early on in life, Moore joined her first band in high school.
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REBEL HEART
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03of 21A BIG BREAKC Flanigan/GettyShortly after forming R&B group Choice in 1995, Pink and her bandmates signed onto a record label with the help of famed music executive L.A. Reid. However, the band split in 1998 after Pink was offered a solo deal.
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A BIG BREAK
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Shortly after forming R&B group Choice in 1995, Pink and her bandmates signed onto a record label with the help of famed music executive L.A. Reid. However, the band split in 1998 after Pink was offered a solo deal.
04of 21HERE COMES PINKTodd Maisel/NY Daily News Archive/GettyPink made her big solo debut in 2000 withCan’t Take Me Home, her first album following her band’s breakup.
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HERE COMES PINK
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Pink made her big solo debut in 2000 withCan’t Take Me Home, her first album following her band’s breakup.
05of 21HONORABLE MENTIONKevin Mazur/WireImagePink cemented her pop-punk status after covering “Lady Marmalade” alongside Christina Aguilera, Lil' Kim and Mya for theMoulin Rouge!soundtrack in 2001. The foursome earned a Grammy Award the next year for their performance. The honor served as Pink’s first-ever Grammy nomination and subsequent win.
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HONORABLE MENTION
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Pink cemented her pop-punk status after covering “Lady Marmalade” alongside Christina Aguilera, Lil' Kim and Mya for theMoulin Rouge!soundtrack in 2001. The foursome earned a Grammy Award the next year for their performance. The honor served as Pink’s first-ever Grammy nomination and subsequent win.
06of 21FEELINGMISSUNDAZTOODArista RecordsIn 2001, Pink released her second studio album,Misundaztood, which was met with critical acclaim and launched the singer into superstardom. The tracks off the singer’s sophomore album recount dark tales of Pink’s childhood, ranging from her rebellious teen years to her parents' tumultuous split. “I accept the challenge that kids are gonna be relating to me moreso than a lot of people because I am telling the truth and I’ve been there,“Pink revealed in an interview.
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FEELINGMISSUNDAZTOOD
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In 2001, Pink released her second studio album,Misundaztood, which was met with critical acclaim and launched the singer into superstardom. The tracks off the singer’s sophomore album recount dark tales of Pink’s childhood, ranging from her rebellious teen years to her parents' tumultuous split. “I accept the challenge that kids are gonna be relating to me moreso than a lot of people because I am telling the truth and I’ve been there,“Pink revealed in an interview.
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MOVIE MOMENT
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08of 21WINNER’S CIRCLEPink/YouTubeAll she does is win! In 2004, Pink was awarded her second Grammy for her song, “God Is a DJ,” off herTry Thisalbum.
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WINNER’S CIRCLE
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All she does is win! In 2004, Pink was awarded her second Grammy for her song, “God Is a DJ,” off herTry Thisalbum.
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TRUE LOVE
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A BRIEF BREAK
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11of 21TAKING FLIGHTMatt Sayles/APIn case you needed yet another reason to admire Pink: the performer proved she’s multitalented outside of singing and songwriting withher aerial performance at the 2010 Grammys.
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TAKING FLIGHT
In case you needed yet another reason to admire Pink: the performer proved she’s multitalented outside of singing and songwriting withher aerial performance at the 2010 Grammys.
12of 21WELCOME WILLOWLester Cohen/WireImagePink and Hart welcomed their first child, daughter Willow, in 2011. “What scares me more is having a breakable child,“she toldE! Newsof Willow back in 2015. “She needs to be out in the world and be able to do things for herself. She’s very capable, she’s very physical.” Pink added: “I started out with her where I was gonna get her a bubble and never let her out of it but, you know, she’s good.”
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WELCOME WILLOW
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Pink and Hart welcomed their first child, daughter Willow, in 2011. “What scares me more is having a breakable child,“she toldE! Newsof Willow back in 2015. “She needs to be out in the world and be able to do things for herself. She’s very capable, she’s very physical.” Pink added: “I started out with her where I was gonna get her a bubble and never let her out of it but, you know, she’s good.”
13of 21BEAUTY QUEENAngela Weiss/GettyIn 2012, the new mom took on yet another role, signing on to become a spokesmodel for CoverGirl. Pink’s campaign tagline rang true to the singer’s signature vibe: “Beauty with an edge.”
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BEAUTY QUEEN
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In 2012, the new mom took on yet another role, signing on to become a spokesmodel for CoverGirl. Pink’s campaign tagline rang true to the singer’s signature vibe: “Beauty with an edge.”
14of 21THAT’S ALL, FOLKSZUMATaking a brief departure from her edgy pop sound, Pink recorded a folk music album calledRose Ave., a collaborative effort with longtime friend and musician Dallas Green. The album was released in 2014 under the band name You+Me.
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THAT’S ALL, FOLKS
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Taking a brief departure from her edgy pop sound, Pink recorded a folk music album calledRose Ave., a collaborative effort with longtime friend and musician Dallas Green. The album was released in 2014 under the band name You+Me.
15of 21FLYING HIGHMichael Tran/FilmMagicDéjà vu! Pink took on yet another impressive feat when shegave an acrobatic performanceduring the 2014 Grammys while simultaneously belting out “Just Give Me a Reason.”
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FLYING HIGH
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Déjà vu! Pink took on yet another impressive feat when shegave an acrobatic performanceduring the 2014 Grammys while simultaneously belting out “Just Give Me a Reason.”
16of 21POP ROYALTYLester Cohen/GettyIn 2015, Pink was honored at the 63rd Annual BMI Awards with the President’s Award for “her outstanding achievement in songwriting and global impact on pop culture and the entertainment industry.” Pink took to the stage todeliver her acceptance speech, saying: “I’ve always tried to be uncomfortably honest — to the point of oversharing — in my career, and I think for that reason my fans have always said to me, instead of ‘I want to be just like you,’ they say, ‘Thank you for helping me want to be more like myself,’ or ‘Man, I thought I was the only person who felt that way.’ And to that I say, ‘Me too.’ "
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POP ROYALTY
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In 2015, Pink was honored at the 63rd Annual BMI Awards with the President’s Award for “her outstanding achievement in songwriting and global impact on pop culture and the entertainment industry.” Pink took to the stage todeliver her acceptance speech, saying: “I’ve always tried to be uncomfortably honest — to the point of oversharing — in my career, and I think for that reason my fans have always said to me, instead of ‘I want to be just like you,’ they say, ‘Thank you for helping me want to be more like myself,’ or ‘Man, I thought I was the only person who felt that way.’ And to that I say, ‘Me too.’ "
17of 21OH, BABYPink, Jameson and Willow.Pink/InstagramIn 2016, Pink and Hart became second-time parents with the birth of their son, Jameson Moon. “He’s delicious,” Pink told host Ellen DeGeneres in a phone call on her show, following her son’s arrival. As for how Willow is feeling about her little brother? “I literally put Jameson down when she walks in the room,” Pink shared. “[Willow is] a little weepy these days so we’re working it out.”
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OH, BABY
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In 2016, Pink and Hart became second-time parents with the birth of their son, Jameson Moon. “He’s delicious,” Pink told host Ellen DeGeneres in a phone call on her show, following her son’s arrival. As for how Willow is feeling about her little brother? “I literally put Jameson down when she walks in the room,” Pink shared. “[Willow is] a little weepy these days so we’re working it out.”
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ICONIC CAREER
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FAMILY AFFAIR
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IT’S A BEAUTIFUL LIFE
In April 2018,Pink was announced as the cover star on PEOPLE’s annual Beautiful Issue, where she opened up about raising son Jameson, 16 months, and daughter Willow, 6½.
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HEALTH SCARE
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With critics claiming Pink had been lying about her health, the “So What” songstress set the record straight on Instagram — explaining that she was only clearing this up “out of respect” for her fans.
source: people.com
