Christina Milian

Christina Milian is an American singer, songwriter, and actress whose career spans music, film, and television. Milian's music career gained momentum when she was featured on Ja Rule's single "Between Me and You," which became a hit and led to a record deal. At 19, Milian signed with Def Jam and released her self-titled debut album, featuring the singles "AM to PM" and "When You Look at Me," both of which reached the top three on the UK Singles Chart. She also co-wrote Jennifer Lopez's hit song "Play," highlighting her skills as a songwriter. Milian expanded her presence in pop culture by performing the theme song "Call Me, Beep Me!" for the Disney Channel cartoon "Kim Possible."

Her second album, "It's About Time," included the Grammy-nominated single "Dip It Low" and achieved commercial success, reaching No. 14 on the Billboard 200. The single peaked at No. 2 in the UK and No. 5 in the US, earning Gold certification from the RIAA for digital sales. Milian toured with Usher and Kanye West to promote the album. Her third album, "So Amazin'," featured the hit single "Say I" with Young Jeezy and debuted at No. 11 on the Billboard 200. Milian has received Grammy Award nominations for Best Contemporary R&B Album and Best Rap/Sung Collaboration.

Milian has also built a career in film and television. She earned her first lead role in the teen comedy "Love Don't Cost a Thing" and appeared in films such as "Be Cool," "Pulse," "Ghosts of Girlfriends Past," and "Bring It On: Fight to the Finish." On television, Milian played Vanessa in the sitcom "Grandfathered" and won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Reality-Competition Program for "The Voice."

Milian has starred in several Netflix films, including "Falling Inn Love" and "Resort to Love," both of which appeared on the platform's global top 10 film list. She also starred in the festive film "Meet Me Next Christmas," a project she co-executive produced. Beyond her entertainment career, Milian is an entrepreneur, having launched ventures such as the Beignet Box food truck and co-owning a wine brand, reflecting her involvement in both the music industry and business.