Today is Fergie’s birthday! A friend of mine and “London Bridge” singer turns 37 today. Fergie has had an amazing career with both the Black Eyed Peas and as a solo artist. Her list of accomplishments is incredible. In honor of Fergie’s birthday, here are 10 things you didn’t know about Fergie. Happy Birthday Fergie!
- Her birth name is Stacy Ann Ferguson.
- She was a member of the kids show Kids Incorporated.
- In her teen years Fergie was a spelling bee champ and a cheerleader while remaining a straight-A student.
- Before becoming a member of the Black Eyed Peas, Fergie was a member of the girl group Wild Orchid.
- Fergie has done voiceover work as sally for the Charlie brown cartoons in 1984 and 1985.
- Fergie was not an original member of The Black Eye Peas. She sang on the song “Hey Mama.” They were so impressed with her, that she was asked to become a member of the group.
- Fergie is part owner of the Miami Dolphins.
- Her first film appearance was “Monster in the Closet” in 1986. She played Lucy.
- Fergie dated Josh Duhamel for five years before she married him in January of 2009.
- Fergie has a shoe line “Fergie Footwear”.