Kesha
Biography
Kesha is an American singer, rapper and songwriter who was born in Los Angeles, where her mother, a songwriter, encouraged her to sing and taught her to write songs. She recorded demos as a teenager, sang background vocals and co-wrote for other acts, and gained wider notice through an uncredited appearance on Flo Rida's 2009 single Right Round. After signing with RCA Records she broke through with Tik Tok and the album Animal (2010), which with Rainbow (2017) gave her two number-one albums on the Billboard 200, while Warrior (2012) and High Road (2020) reached the top ten. Ten of her singles have made the Hot 100 top ten, three of them number one, and Rainbow brought her first Grammy nominations, for best pop vocal album and for Praying. In 2010 MTV Europe named her its best new act, and her later albums include Gag Order (2023) and the independent Period (2025).
39years old
Turns 40 on March 1in 118 days
- Born Los Angeles
- Star sign: PiscesThe sign runs February 19 to March 20
- Kesha Rose Sebert (birth name)Also credited as Ke$ha and Kesha Sebert
Movie Career
- Films
- 3
- Career span
- 12 years2012 to 2024
Every film, newest first
- 2024Diane Warren: RelentlessIMDb rating 6.2
- 2017A Ghost StoryIMDb rating 6.8
- 2012Katy Perry: Part of MeIMDb rating 6.0
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Big break
In early 2009, Kesha was featured on Flo Rida's chart-topping single "Right Round," gaining her mainstream exposure. The pairing came about by chance when she entered a recording session and Flo Rida wanted a female voice.
A role that slipped away
Kesha went uncredited for her part on the United States version of Flo Rida's "Right Round" and was not paid for it. She turned down the video, telling Esquire she wanted to build her own name on her own terms.
Early training
Max Martin persuaded Kesha to go back to Los Angeles for a music career, so at 17 she left school. She later earned her General Educational Development (GED).
About the name
While she was struggling to get by, Kesha started writing her name as 'Ke$ha'. She said the dollar sign was meant as an ironic gesture.
Behind the camera
Kesha wrote "Till the World Ends" with Britney Spears, an American popstar, and later joined the song's remix, where rapper Nicki Minaj also appeared.
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Worked with
Kesha made one film with each of them. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.
Films together
Frances Fisher's page
Common's page
Casey Affleck's page
Rooney Mara's page
Jennifer Hudson's page
Brea Grant's page
All films by David Lowery
Dan CutforthDirector, 1 film, 2012
All films by Dan Cutforth
Jane LipsitzDirector, 1 film, 2012
All films by Jane Lipsitz
Awards
Two awards and honors.
| Year | Award | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other honors | |||
| 2018 | Time 100 | Honored | |
| Genesis Award | Won | ||
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