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Who is Joss Stone?
Joss Stone is both a singer-songwriter and actress from England. During her childhood, she listened to a broad range of music, including American R&B and soul music performed by artists such as Dusty Springfield and Aretha Franklin. She developed a soulful singing style, similar to her idols, and had the vocal range of a contralto. Her multi-platinum debut album, The Soul Sessions, brought her fame and landed her in the Top 5 on the U.K.
Her movie debut was in Eragon, a fantasy adventure film, and her television debut was in The Tudors, a Showtime series. Stone’s career has resulted in the sale of 14 million albums worldwide. Several awards and accolades have been given to her, including two BRIT Awards and a Grammy Award.
| Real Name/Full Name | Joscelyn Eve Stoker |
| Date Of Birth | 11 April 1987 |
| Age | 38 years old |
| Birthplace | Dover, United Kingdom. |
| Nationality | British. |
| Religion | Christianity. |
| Zodiac sign | Aries |
| Height | 5 feet 10 inch |
| Weight | 61 kg |
| Hair color | Blonde |
| Eye color | Dark Brown |
| Father | Richard Stoker |
| Mother | Wendy Stoker |
| Spouse | Cody DaLuz |
| Children | Violet Melissa, Shackleton Stoker, and Bear. |
| Siblings | Lucy Stoker, Daniel Stoker, and Harry Stoker. |
| Profession | Singer, Song Writer, and Actress. |
| Net worth | $10 Million. |
Biography
Joscelyn Eve Stoker, who possesses many talents, was born in Dover, Kent, England on April 11, 1987. Richard Stoker (Sr.), who owned and operated a fruit and nut business, and Wendy Skillin (mother), who worked for a few years, had a third child named her. In Devon, the English singer was raised alongside her three siblings, Harry, Daniel, and Lucy.
Joss Stone made her initial public appearance at Uffculme Comprehensive School in Uffculme, Devon, where she covered Reet Petite, the Jackie Wilson Song from 1957. Tragically, at the age of sixteen, she was forced to abandon school with only three GCSE qualifications due to dyslexia.
Personal Life
Cody DaLuz and Stone are married and have three children: Violet Melissa, Shackleton Stoker, and Bear. Balancing her music career and family life is something she values, ensuring that her children have a normal life despite her fame.
Career
In late 2003, Joss Stone was recognized as an English singer, songwriter, and actress. Multi-platinum status was achieved by her first album, ‘The Soul Sessions’, and she was nominated for a prestigious Mercury Prize. Mind Body & Soul was the second album released by her in 2004. The songs like You Had Me, Right to Be Wrong, Spoiled, and Don’t Cha Wanna Ride became massive hits. Her participation in Band Aid 20 in 2004 was intended to help Sudan’s troubled Darfur region, and she re-recorded ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas?’ with luminaries like Chris Martin and Bono.
She performed a medley of “It’s a Man’s World” and “Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag” with funk legend James Brown on BBC One’s chat show, Friday Night with Jonathan Ross in July 2005. Stone and Herbie Hancock collaborated to cover U2’s song, When Love Comes to Town, for Hancock’s 2005 album, Possibilities.
She made her film debut in 2006, in the fantasy adventure film, Eragon, based on Christopher Paolini’s novel of the same name, directed by Stefen Fangmeier, playing the fortune teller Angela.
In 2007, Joss Stone released her third studio album, Introducing Joss Stone, which debuted at number twelve on the UK Albums Chart. In 2009, Stone released his fourth studio album, Color Me Free! In 2010, her voice was used for the Bond girl, in the video game, James Bond 007: Blood Stone, and she also performed and co-wrote with Dave Stewart the game’s theme song. The artist’s sixth studio album, The Soul Sessions Vol. 2, came out in 2012. The album is a continuation of her debut album, consisting of eleven cover versions of soul songs.
In the third season of The Tudors, she made her television debut playing Anne of Cleves, the fourth wife of Henry VIII. She returned to the role during the show’s final season in 2010.
Discography
Songs
- “Fell in Love with a Girl”
- “Super Duper Love”
- “You Had a Bad Day”
- “Right to Be Wrong”
- “Body and Soul”
- “Prioritise”
- “Gimme Some Time”
- “Family Affair”
- “Introducing Joss Stone”
- “Free Me”
- “You Got Me”
- “Tell Me ‘Bout It”
- “Jump for It”
- “Love Letter”
- “The Time”
- “For the Lovers”
Albums
- The Soul Sessions
- Mind, Body & Soul
- Introducing Joss Stone
- Color Me Free!
Net Worth
Joss Stone has built a significant amount of wealth through her successful career in the entertainment industry. Based on her music career and acting ventures, her estimated net worth is approximately $10 million. Joss Stone’s talent and dedication have undoubtedly contributed to her financial success, even though specific details about her salary and financial earnings are not yet disclosed.
In addition, Joss Stone has been endorsed by brands such as Flake, Cadbury Schweppes, and GAP Jeans, which has furthered her financial prosperity.
