Patti LaBelle

Date of Birth: May 24, 1944

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Biography

Patti LaBelle is an iconic American singer, actress, and businesswoman, often referred to as the “Godmother of Soul.” Born Patricia Louise Holte in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, she began her career in the early 1960s as the lead singer and frontwoman of the vocal group Patti LaBelle and the Bluebelles. The group later changed its name to Labelle and scored a massive hit with “Lady Marmalade” in 1974. Patti LaBelle’s solo career took off in the late 1970s and ’80s, with hits like “If Only You Knew,” “New Attitude,” and “On My Own,” a duet with Michael McDonald. She is known for her powerful, emotive voice and her ability to cross genres, including R&B, pop, and gospel. Over her career, she has won numerous awards, including Grammy Awards, and has been inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. Beyond music, LaBelle has authored cookbooks, appeared in film and television, and launched her own line of food products.

5 Interesting Facts about Patti LaBelle

1. Patti LaBelle was originally a member of the Ordettes before they became Patti LaBelle and the Bluebelles.

2. She has sold over 50 million records worldwide.

3. Patti LaBelle has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

4. She authored best-selling cookbooks, combining her love of cooking with her public persona.

5. LaBelle is a survivor of both breast cancer and diabetes, and she has been an advocate for health awareness.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Patti LaBelle

1. “I’ve been singing for a long time, and I think my voice is better now because I know what I want to do with it.”

2. “I had no idea that I could sing until I was in high school and they made me sing in the chorus.”

3. “I never let anything get me down, because I know that I have something within me that’s greater than any obstacle.”

4. “I truly respect the people who are in my life, and if they love me, they respect me back.”

5. “I love what I do. If I wasn’t doing this, I would be in the kitchen cooking.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Patti LaBelle’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $60 million.

Children

Patti LaBelle has five children, including her adopted son, Stanley Stocker-Edwards, and her biological son, Zuri Kye Edwards. She also has three adopted children: Dodd, Stanley, and William Holte.