Biography
Who is Nicole Scherzinger?
Early life and background
Nicole Scherzinger Prascovia Elikolani Valiente was born on June 29, 1978, in Honolulu, Hawaii. Her father left the family when she was two years old, and her mother later married Gary Scherzinger, who adopted her. When Nicole was six years old, the family moved to Louisville, Kentucky. She grew up in a Roman Catholic household and attended church regularly with her family. During her youth, she supported her parents by working as a waitress and taking local modeling jobs.
At the age of 14, Nicole joined the Actors Theatre of Louisville and acted in her first professional play, La Bête. She attended the Youth Performing Arts School at duPont Manual High School, starring in plays like Alice in Wonderland. After graduating in 1996, she attended Wright State University on a scholarship, majoring in theatre arts with a dance minor. During college, she secured lead roles in regional musical productions before dropping out to tour with the rock band Days of the New.
Music career and Eden's Crush
In 2001, Nicole joined the reality television series Popstars USA, which aimed to form a new music group. She auditioned by singing a version of Dolly Parton's song I Will Always Love You. Along with four other women, she established the girl group Eden's Crush. Their debut single, Get Over Yourself, reached number eight on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in March 2001. Their debut album, Popstars, achieved success on the Billboard 200 chart. The group toured with popular acts like 'N Sync and Jessica Simpson before their record label went bankrupt and the group disbanded later that year.
The Pussycat Dolls and solo work
Nicole auditioned for the Pussycat Dolls in December 2003 and became the lead singer of the burlesque troupe turned recording group. She sang the majority of the vocals and contributed songwriting to their debut album, PCD, released in September 2005. The album featured hit singles like Don't Cha, Stickwitu, and Buttons. She also pursued collaborations with other artists, releasing solo tracks and working on her own music. The group released a second album, Doll Domination, in 2008 before eventually disbanding. Nicole later released solo studio albums titled Killer Love and Big Fat Lie.
Television and theatre success
Nicole expanded her career into television by serving as a judge on various talent shows, including The Sing-Off, The X Factor USA, The X Factor UK, Australia's Got Talent, and The Masked Singer US. In 2010, she competed on and won the dancing competition Dancing with the Stars. She also transitioned into stage acting, taking on theatrical roles in Cats and Sunset Boulevard. Her performance in Sunset Boulevard earned her the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Musical in 2024, followed by a Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical in 2025.
Personal life and relationships
Throughout her career, Nicole has been linked to several high-profile partners, including Lewis Hamilton, Harry Styles, Grigor Dimitrov, and Thom Evans. Beyond her entertainment work, she has engaged in philanthropic efforts and charitable causes. She has served as an ambassador for the Special Olympics and supported UNICEF UK. She has also released clothing lines and a fragrance, and she remains active in music, television, and theatre productions.
Birthday and age
Nicole Scherzinger was born on June 29, 1978, which makes Nicole 48 years old today. That birthday falls under the Cancer sign. Nicole shares the date with 52 other famous people.
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