Jewel Quick Info | |
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Height | 5 ft 6 in |
Weight | 58 kg |
Date of Birth | May 23, 1974 |
Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
Eye Color | Green |
Jewel is a multi-time Grammy nominee and also a New York Times bestseller. She has sold over 30 million albums with a continuous release of hit songs like You Were Meant for Me, Foolish Games, Intuition, and Stronger Woman. As an active philanthropist, Jewel devotes her time to organizations like Inspiring Children Foundation while also managing her career.
Born Name
Jewel Kilcher
Nick Name
Jewel
Sun Sign
Gemini
Born Place
Payson, Utah, United States
Residence
Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Nationality
Education
Jewel joined Interlochen Arts Academy in Interlochen, Michigan at the age of 15 and graduated 2 years later after receiving training in classical singing and guitar.
Occupation
Singer, Songwriter, Musician, Producer, Actress, Author, Poet, Philanthropist
Family
- Father – Attila Kuno Kilcher (Local Musician, Music Teacher in Elementary School)
- Mother – Lenedra Jewel Kilcher
- Siblings – Shane Kilcher (Older Brother), Atz Lee Kilcher (Younger Brother), Nikos Kilcher (Younger Brother)
- Others – Q’orianka Kilcher (Cousin) (Actress, Singer, Activist), Xihuaru Kilcher (Cousin) (Actress, Singer), Kainoa Kilcher (Cousin) (Actor), Yule Kilcher (Grandfather) (State Senator of German Descent), Kim Murray (Ex-Sister-In-Law), Butch Murray (Ex-Father-In-Law), Joy Murray (Ex-Mother-In-Law), Saskia Genet-Oulicky (First Cousin)
Manager
Jewel is managed by –
- Irving Azoff, Manager, AA Music Management, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
- Jim Toth and Rick Roskin, Talent Agents, Creative Artists Agency, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
- G-Major Management, Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
- Full Stop Management, LLC, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Genre
Folk, Pop, Pop Rock, Country
Instruments
Vocals, Guitar, Autoharp
Labels
- Atlantic Records
- Valory Music Group
- Rhino Entertainment
- Concord Music
- Sugar Hill Records
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 6 in or 167.5 cm
Weight
58 kg or 128 lbs
Boyfriend / Spouse
Jewel has dated –
Race / Ethnicity
White
She has German, Swiss, English, and Scottish ancestry.
Hair Color
Blonde
Eye Color
Green
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Wide forehead
- Strong jawline
- Crooked upper teeth
Brand Endorsements
Jewel has endorsed various brands like –
- L’Oreal Paris’s Feria multi-faceted hair color (2004)
- The Healing Garden organics (2005)
- Kraft Foods’ Oscar Mayer Sandwich (2011)
Religion
Christianity
Best Known For
- Her contribution to the music industry as she has sold over 30 million albums worldwide and produced over a dozen studio albums including Pieces of You (1995), Spirit (1998), 0304 (2003), Goodbye Alice in Wonderland (2006), and Picking Up the Pieces (2015).
- Producing hit songs like Who Will Save Your Soul, You Were Meant for Me, Foolish Games, Hands, Again and Again, Intuition, Standing Still, and Stronger Woman
- Winning many prestigious awards like American Music Award for Favorite New Artist (1997), MTV Video Music Award for Best Female Video (1997), Governor’s Award for Songwriting (1999), and Regis & Kelly Award for Musical Guest (2003)
First Album
On February 28, 1995, Jewel released her successful debut studio album Pieces of You with Atlantic Records whose songs, You Were Meant for Me, Foolish Games, and Who Will Save Your Soul, were major hits on Billboard’s Hot 100.
First Film
In 1999, Jewel made her theatrical film debut appearing in the romantic drama Ride with the Devil as Sue Lee Shelley.
First TV Show
In 1994, she made her first TV show appearance by performing on the show Crossroads.
Personal Trainer
Jewel likes to work out and used to run 3 miles per day before she had her son. She likes to incorporate cardio and yoga into her work out.
For her diet, she prefers to eat healthy and organic vegetables and meat.
Jewel Favorite Things
- Designers – Gucci and Prada
Source – People
Jewel Facts
Featured Image by Jewel / Instagram
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