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Kelis

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Kelis
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Kelis was born on 21 August 1979 in Harlem, New York, USA. She is an actress and composer, known for xXx (2002), Ocean's Eight (2018) and The 40-Year-Old Virgin (2005). She was previously married to Mike Mora and Nas.
BornAugust 21, 1979
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BornAugust 21, 1979
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    • Awards
      • 5 nominations total

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    Known for

    xXx (2002)
    xXx
    5.9
    • Soundtrack("Truth Or Dare")
    • 2002
    Sandra Bullock, Helena Bonham Carter, Cate Blanchett, Anne Hathaway, Sarah Paulson, Mindy Kaling, Rihanna, and Awkwafina in Ocean's Eight (2018)
    Ocean's Eight
    6.3
    • Soundtrack("Bossy", as Kelis Rogers)
    • 2018
    Steve Carell in The 40-Year-Old Virgin (2005)
    The 40-Year-Old Virgin
    7.1
    • Soundtrack("Candy")
    • 2005
    Jesse Eisenberg, Nick Swardson, Danny McBride, and Aziz Ansari in 30 Minutes or Less (2011)
    30 Minutes or Less
    6.0
    • Soundtrack("Got Your Money")
    • 2011

    Credits

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    Actress



    • Ashnikko Feat. Kelis: Deal with It (2021)
      Ashnikko Feat. Kelis: Deal with It
      7.0
      Music Video
      • Kelis (singing voice)
      • 2021
    • Calvin Harris Feat. Kelis: Bounce (2011)
      Calvin Harris Feat. Kelis: Bounce
      6.5
      Music Video
      • Kelis
      • 2011
    • Kelis: 4th of July (Fireworks)
      Music Video
      • Kelis
      • 2010
    • Kelis: Acapella
      7.1
      Music Video
      • 2010
    • Freaknik: The Musical (2010)
      Freaknik: The Musical
      6.5
      TV Movie
      • Talk Show Host (voice)
      • 2010
    • Kelis Feat. Cee-Lo: Lil Star
      Music Video
      • Kelis
      • 2007
    • Kelis: Blindfold Me
      Music Video
      • Kelis
      • 2006
    • Kelis Feat. Too $hort: Bossy (2006)
      Kelis Feat. Too $hort: Bossy
      6.1
      Music Video
      • Kelis
      • 2006
    • Kelis in Kelis: Trick Me (2004)
      Kelis: Trick Me
      6.7
      Music Video
      • Kelis
      • 2004
    • Enrique Iglesias Feat. Kelis: Not in Love (2004)
      Enrique Iglesias Feat. Kelis: Not in Love
      5.4
      Music Video
      • Kelis
      • 2004
    • Kelis: Milkshake (2003)
      Kelis: Milkshake
      6.7
      Music Video
      • Kelis
      • 2003
    • Busta Rhymes Feat. Kelis: What It Is
      Music Video
      • Kelis
      • 2001
    • Jang Hyuk in Volcano High (2001)
      Volcano High
      5.9
      • So Yo-seon (MTV English Dub) (English version, voice)
      • 2001
    • Kelis: Get Along with You (2000)
      Kelis: Get Along with You
      6.2
      Music Video
      • Kelis
      • 2000
    • Kelis: Good Stuff (2000)
      Kelis: Good Stuff
      4.8
      Music Video
      • Kelis
      • 2000

    Composer



    • La compagnie Existence: Yohana!
      Short
      • Composer
      • 2015
    • Kelis: Acapella
      7.1
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 2010
    • Kelis: Caught Out There (1999)
      Kelis: Caught Out There
      6.8
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 1999

    Music Department



    • Memento Mori (2018)
      Memento Mori
      Podcast Series
      • perfomer: Little Suzie
      • perfomer: Mr. U.F.O. Man
      • perfomer: Caught Out There
      • 2018–2019

    Videos1

    Freaknik: The Musical
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    Freaknik: The Musical

    Personal details

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    • Alternative name
      • Kelis Rogers
    • Height
      • 5′ 9″ (1.75 m)
    • Born
      • August 21, 1979
      • Harlem, New York, USA
    • Spouses
        Mike Mora2014 - March 14, 2022 (his death, 2 children)
    • Other works
      2002: Appeared in the "Lapdance" music video for N.E.R.D.
    • Publicity listings
      • 1 Interview
      • 3 Articles
      • 2 Pictorials

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    • Trivia
      Born to an African American father and a Chinese-Puerto Rican mother.
    • Quotes
      I had always been a fan of Nas, but I never met him. This is the one guy in the industry who's like the phantom rapper.
    • Trademark
        Husky voice
    • Nickname
      • Kel

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    • How old is Kelis?
      45 years old
    • When was Kelis born?
      August 21, 1979
    • Where was Kelis born?
      Harlem, New York, USA
    • What is Kelis's birth name?
      Kelis Rogers
    • How tall is Kelis?
      5 feet 9 inches, or 1.75 meters

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