Before Brandy's career took off, she worked as a backup singer. Her first album, "Brandy," went quadruple platinum in the US, and earned her two Grammy nominations. She then won a Grammy Award for her second album, "Never Say Never," which was released in 1998.

She's also appeared in a few films and TV shows, as well as on reality TV in shows such as "Dancing with the Stars" and her own series, "Brandy & Ray J: A Family Business."

Most recently, she was cast in the FOX drama, "Star."