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43 years old (Born on January 25, 1981)

American singer-songwriter, pianist, and actress; She is famous from Fallin.

Won the award for Best R'n'B at the 2004 Mtv Europe Music Awards. Lives in New York City. Ranked as #95 in FHM`s "100 Sexiest Women in the World 2005" special supplement. (2005) Was named one of the 50 Most Beautiful People by People Magazine in 2002. Wrote and produced "Impossible", one of the songs on Christina Aguilera's album, "Stripped".

Began to play the piano at age 7.

Her father, Craig Cook, left the family when she was two.

Appeared on the covers of Vibe, Vanity Fair, SevenTeen, and Teen magazines.

Has been friends with R&B superstar Usher Raymond since she was 14.

An only child

Was the first artist to sign with J Records

Was the first artist to sign with J Records.

Says the child she has met that inspired her most is 13-year-old Sydnee Bush, of Savannah, Georgia (as of 2005).

An only child.

Ranked #99 on VH1's 100 Sexiest Artists.

Her paternal grandmother is of Puerto Rican descent.

Mother is of Irish and Italian descent. Father is of African descent.

Before coming up with the last name Keys, she had at one point considered calling herself Alicia Wild.

Graduated a performing arts high school at age 16.

Measures a 34-inch bust. (Source: Celebrity Sleuth magazine)

Named #65 in FHM magazine`s "100 Sexiest Women in the World 2006" supplement. (2006).

Has known R&B superstar Beyoncu00e9 Knowles since she was 13.

Wrote her first song at the age of 14.

Named one of People Magazine`s "Breakthrough Stars of 2001".

Accepted by Columbia University at age 16, but dropped out to pursue her music career.

Is a honorary member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. (2004)

Ranked #99 on VH1`s 100 Sexiest Artists