Stephanie Mills

Stephanie Mills

67 · Born: Mar 22, 1957

Personal Details

Official Socials
BornMar 22, 1957 Brooklyn, New York, USA
Spouse
  • Micheal Saunders

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 31, 1969 )
  • Dino Meminger

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 31, 1969 )
  • Jeffrey Daniel

    ( Jun 13, 1980 to Dec 31, 1969 )
Parents
  • Joseph Mills
  • Christine Mills

Biography

Stephanie Dorthea Mills, a multifaceted American artist, achieved widespread recognition as "Dorothy" in the groundbreaking 1974 to 1979 Broadway production of The Wiz, a musical that garnered seven Tony Awards. The show's iconic song "Home" later reached the pinnacle of success, becoming a Number 1 U.S. R&B hit for Mills, solidifying its status as her signature tune.

Throughout the 1980s, Mills accumulated an impressive array of accomplishments, boasting five Number 1 R&B hits. These chart-topping tracks included "Home", "I Have Learned to Respect the Power of Love", "I Feel Good All Over", "(You're Puttin') A Rush on Me", and "Something in the Way (You Make Me Feel)".

Mills's remarkable career was further distinguished by her receipt of a Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance in 1981, honoring her exceptional rendition of "Never Knew Love Like This Before".

Career

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2023
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2015
The Wiz Live!
The Wiz Live! as Auntie Em
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2015