Gladys Knight

About Gladys Knight

Birth Day: May 28, 1944
Birth Place: Oglethorpe, GA

Gladys Knight

Gladys Knight was born on May 28, 1944 in Oglethorpe, GA. Known as Empress of Soul, Knight gained fame with Gladys Knight & the Pips, who released hits like "I Heard It Through the Grapevine" and "Midnight Train to Georgia."
Gladys Knight is a member of Soul Singer

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🎂 Gladys Knight - Age, Bio, Faces and Birthday

Currently, Gladys Knight is 80 years, 5 months and 24 days old. Gladys Knight will celebrate 81rd birthday on a Wednesday 28th of May 2025. Below we countdown to Gladys Knight upcoming birthday.

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Popular As Gladys Knight
Occupation Soul Singer
Age 80 years old
Zodiac Sign Gemini
Born May 28, 1944 (Oglethorpe, GA)
Birthday May 28
Town/City Oglethorpe, GA
Nationality GA

🌙 Zodiac

Gladys Knight’s zodiac sign is Gemini. According to astrologers, Gemini is expressive and quick-witted, it represents two different personalities in one and you will never be sure which one you will face. They are sociable, communicative and ready for fun, with a tendency to suddenly get serious, thoughtful and restless. They are fascinated with the world itself, extremely curious, with a constant feeling that there is not enough time to experience everything they want to see.

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

Gladys Knight was born in the Year of the Monkey. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Monkey thrive on having fun. They’re energetic, upbeat, and good at listening but lack self-control. They like being active and stimulated and enjoy pleasing self before pleasing others. They’re heart-breakers, not good at long-term relationships, morals are weak. Compatible with Rat or Dragon.

About

Known as Empress of Soul, Knight gained fame with Gladys Knight & the Pips, who released hits like "I Heard It Through the Grapevine" and "Midnight Train to Georgia."

Before Fame

She won a small-time TV contest when she was seven, giving her family confidence to start up The Pips.

Trivia

She won the 1986 Grammy for Best Pop Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocal for 'That's What Friends Are For,' which she sang with Elton John and Stevie Wonder.

Family Life

She married James Newman in 1960, Barry Hankerson in 1974, Les Brown in 1995, and william McDowell in 2001. She and Newman had a daughter named Kenya and a son named James III and she also had a son named Shanga with Hankerson.

Associated With

She appeared on the fourteenth cycle of Dancing with the Stars with Jaleel White.

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