Melody Thornton Height, Weight, Age, Body Statistics

Melody Thornton is an American singer-songwriter, dancer, and television personality who came to limelight as a member of the pop group The Pussycat Dolls where she performed as the 2nd lead singer and became well known for her melismatic vocal runs. After the group disbanded in 2010, she focused on a solo career and released her 1st mixtape titled P.O.Y.B.L on March 15, 2012. She has also appeared in an episode of the reality television series Keeping Up with the  in 2007, along with starring in many others.

Born Name

Melody Thornton

Nick Name

Mel, Baby Doll

Sun Sign

Libra

Born Place

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Residence

Los Angeles, California, United States

Nationality

Education

She attended Camelback High School in Phoenix in Arizona, graduating in 2003.

Occupation

Singer-songwriter, Dancer, Television personality

Family

• Father – Theolph Thornton
• Mother – Elia
• Siblings – Nichole Thornton (Older Sister)

Manager

She is signed with these modeling agencies –

• Stage Addiction – Australia
• Bold Management – United Kingdom

Genre

R&B, Pop

Instruments

Vocals

Labels

• A&M Records
• The Network Artist Agency
• Melody SangReal
• Republic Records
• Island Records

Build

Athletic

Height

5 ft 3 in or 160 cm

Weight

56 kg or 123.5 lbs

Boyfriend / Spouse

She has dated –

1. (2008) – She was in a brief relationship with rapper, actor, and television host Bow Wow from April 2008 to June 2008.
2. (2008) – It was rumored that she had an encounter with actor, singer, writer, and director Eddie Murphy in 2008.
3. (2010)

Race / Ethnicity

Multiracial (Hispanic, White, and Black)

She is of Mexican-American descent on her mother’s side and African-American descent on her father’s side of the family.

Hair Color

Dark Brown

She often tends to dye her hair in different shades.

Eye Color

Dark Brown

Sexual Orientation

Straight

Distinctive Features

• Shapely lips
• Thick eyebrows
• Cheerful smile
• Tattoo on her left wrist

Melody Thornton Favorite Things

• Passion – Meditation
• Adores – Pet dog Franklin

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Melody Thornton Facts

1. Her talent was first noted at a Papago Elementary School talent show when she sang ‘s remake of the number titled Without You.
2. She has disclosed that she had seen The Pussycat Dolls for the first time on ‘s show called MTV Diary and she had loved the concept.
3. Thornton has revealed that being with The Pussycat Dolls had taken a toll on her personal life when she experienced that the music business is a difficult industry involving high levels of stress and anxiety behind the scenes. She has recalled that she found the pressures to be immense and as a band member, she was compelled to do things that were in the best interest of the group, which made her get lost and lose a part of herself in the process. She reported that after leaving the group, she somewhat recovered only after seeking therapy to heal the damage caused.
4. Melody has been deeply influenced by her own experiences in the past and that can be heard in her music. Along with the infusion of her ancestral roots, she has also dwelled on the time she had spent growing up in Arizona. She has shared that her parents were both brought up in small towns in the state with a wild west vibe, the region having a rich history and interesting stories, and all that has been a huge influence on her creativity.

Featured Image by Melody Thornton / Instagram