LeToya Luckett is an American singer, songwriter, and actress best known for her time as a member of the R&B girl group “Destiny’s Child,” with whom she won two Grammy Awards. She made her solo debut with the platinum-certified album “LeToya” (2006), which topped the US Billboard 200 albums list after over seven years with the group, which was one of the best-selling girl groups of all time.
Following the release of the album, she was named “One of the Best New Artists of 2006” by AOL and “Top Songwriter of 2006” by ASCAP. Luckett is also an accomplished actor who has been in a number of television shows and films, including “Preacher’s Kid,” “Treme,” “Single Ladies,” “Killers,” “Friends And Family Hustle,” and “Greenleaf.” It was discovered on August 11, 2020, that her husband, Tommi Walker, had allegedly cheated on her.
She is also active on social media, with over 816k Twitter followers (@LeToyaLuckett) and over 2.5 million Instagram followers (@letoyaluckett).
What is the Net Worth of LeToya Luckett?
LeToya Luckett has professional career as a singer and actor has earned her a good living. Luckett, who began her career in 1993 as “Destiny’s Child,” has come a long way in establishing herself as an artist over the course of her 27-year career. She also earns money from her numerous appearances in television shows and films. Her reported net worth is to be in the millions of dollars.
In 2010, Luckett replaced Karyn White as the new face of Luster’s Hair Care, appearing on the product line’s packaging, billboards, and ads. She also owns “Lady Elle Shop,” an upmarket women’s boutique she founded in 2003 and expanded to a second site at The Galleria in Houston, Texas in 2008.
Luckett started active in charity work after the publication of her debut solo record. She has spoken at events such as the “Women in Entertainment Empowerment Summit,” “Hip-Hop Summit Action Network’Get Your Money Right,” and “Women in Entertainment Empowerment Summit.”
What is LeToya Luckett Famous for?
- Famous as a member of a Grammy-winning group, “Destiny’s Child”.
- Known for her appearance on “Greenleaf” and “Friends And Family Hustle”.
Where was LeToya Luckett Born?
LeToya Luckett was born in Houston, Texas, in the United States on March 11, 1981. LeToya Nicole Luckett is her given name. Her country of origin is the United States of America. Luckett is of African-American descent, and her zodiac sign is Pisces.
LeToya was the oldest child of her parents when she was born. She grew up singing at the Brentwood Baptist Church with her younger brother. Her father, who was also a musician, was a big supporter and fan of his daughter’s singing abilities, and he sought to bring her into the music industry from a young age.
LeToya Luckett even took voice lessons to become an opera singer, and at the age of five, she sung her first solo. She joined the children’s chorus and began acting in plays at her elementary school shortly after.
She once asked her instructor to remove a girl from her assigned seat (who turned out to be Beyoncé Knowles), but they eventually became friends, and she was invited to join Beyoncé’s singing group, “Girls Tyme,” which ultimately became “Destiny’s Child.”
LeToya Luckett’s Career Highlights:
- LeToya Luckett began her professional career as a member of the Houston-based R&B group, “Destiny’s Child” alongside Beyonce, LaTavia Roberson, and Kelly Rowland in 1993. She performed as the background vocalist and soprano adding the high notes to the group’s harmony.
- They were initially signed by Elektra Records but after getting dropper, they signed with Columbia Records in 1997. Sooner, they got signed with Mathew Knowles(father of Beyonce)
- The group made their official debut with the release of their 1998 self-titled debut album, “Destiny’s Child”.
- Subsequently, the group made it on the soundtrack album of the romantic comedy, “Why Do Fools Fall in Love”(1998) with the song “Get on the Bus”.
- They released their second album, “The Writing’s on the Wall” which was certified eight times platinum in the USA in 1999. The album became one of the biggest selling albums released by a female group ever.
- But later on Luckett alongside Roberson found themselves ostracized by the Knowles family and the group’s management as they were replaced by two new members, Michelle Williams and Farrah Franklin in the music video of “Say My Name”.
- Shortly following the release of Destiny’s third album, “Child’s Survivor”, they filed another lawsuit against the group in March 2002.
New group of LeToya Luckett
- After several issues, Luckett and Roberson created a new group called “Anjel” which didn’t last.
- Luckett then got signed with Capitol Records in 2003 and began working on her debut solo album, “LeToya” which was released in July 2006, that debuted at number one on the U.S. Billboard 200 and Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts.
- The album included the songs “You Got What I Need”, “All Eyes on Me” and “She Don’t”.
- Luckett’s second solo album, “Lady Love” was released on August 25, 2009, which debuted at No. 1 on the U.S. Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and also as No. 12 on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart.
- “Not Anymore”, the lead single, became the most added song at urban radio.
- In January 2014, Luckett announced the title of her third studio album on The Wendy Williams Show, “Until Then”.
- The album’s first promo single “Don’t Make Me Wait” was released on February 11, 2014.
- She then released “Together” inspired to end illegal gun violence in America in a recent partnership with the Caliber Foundation on January 16, 2015.
- On December 7, 2016, she released the single, “Back 2 Life” which was the title of her third album that got changed from “Until Then” to “Back 2 Life”.
- Luckett has also been cast in several series and movies including “Preacher’s Kid”, “Treme”, “Single Ladies”, “Killers”, “Friends And Family Hustle” and “Greenleaf”.
- Her first role on television was on the WB show, “Smart Guy” in 1998 with Destiny’s Child.
- Luckett also plays a recurring role on the OWN TV series, “Greenleaf” as Rochelle Cross.
Who is LeToya Luckett Married to?
LeToya Luckett has two marriages. Luckett was previously engaged to motivational speaker Rob Hill Sr. in 2015. After dating for a year, they married in January 2016, however after only two months, they divorced. Her first marriage lasted only two months, and she announced her engagement to Tommicus Walker on Instagram in August 2017.
A magnificent wedding took place at Villa Antonia in Austin, Texas, on December 10, 2017. Six months after their wedding, they announced they were expecting their first child.
Gianna Iman Walker was born on January 4, 2019, and the couple announced their second pregnancy in March 2020, with a virtual baby shower on August 8, 2020. Things have changed dramatically since Tommi’s mother died of cancer earlier this year. LeToya further revealed that she does not think Tommi prioritizes her over his daughter.
On Tuesday, August 11, 2020, Walker allegedly cheated on Luckett with a “side woman” while the couple awaited their second child. The lady claims to be an Instagram model from Dallas, Texas.
How Tall is LeToya Luckett?
LeToya Luckett is a stunning woman in her late twenties. Luckett has won millions of hearts all across the world with her beautiful attitude and soothing voice. With a height of 1.70m and a body weight of 56kg, she is a tall woman. Her hair and eyes are brown, and she has a dark complexion.