Amber Riley’s profile could be recalled as the winner of Dancing with the Stars’’ season 17 and the Mercedes Jones from the TV series Glee. However, her portfolio is not limited to these two of her achievements. Riley is an actress and also a singer, known for her songs; Respect; I look to you, Bridge Over Troubled Water and many more.
Her acting credits are The Wiz Live, Glee and Glee: Director’s Cut Pilot Episode. Besides that, she has made a guest appearance in The Simpsons and on Crazy Ex-Girlfriend.
Amber Riley’s Net Worth; Where Is Amber Now?
As a successful actress and a singer, Amber is estimated to have a significant net worth of $2 million. She has been able to be in the peak height of Hollywood with her incredible acting skills and also her beautiful voice. Her astounding acting can be evident in her series Glee, The Wiz Live, The Simpsons, and many more.
Before the rise to fame, Riley had auditioned for American Idol when she was only 17 years old, but she got eliminated. Since 2002, the 33-years-olf actress started involving in the acting field.
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Her incredible acting is loved and preferred by many audiences. As a result, she has been nominated in many awards and has won some major awards in her career. She had won the Screen Actors Guild Award for the Outstanding Performance.
Even after the end of her super hit show Glee, Amber is still busy making a guest appearance in many shows and podcasts, recording companies, music and so on. As of now, she has recently given a rocking performance on a stage concert held in May 2019 on the occasion of the National Memorable Day.
Amber’s Bio- Family
Amber Riley, the diva from the Glee, was born on 15 February 1986 in LA as the youngest daughter to her parents Tiny and Elwin Riley. She has two elder sisters named Toyia and Ashley to whom she grew up with.
Growing up, Dancing with the Stars' winner got enrolled in La Mirada High School, where she held one of her friend’s back after she became a victim of bullying. She also experienced dates while she was indulged in her high school. Alongside, she was equally forward in her studies as her mother used to tell her she could have dates but better if she is established first. She later graduated in 2004.
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Amber Riley with her mother. (Source: Amber's Instagram)
After receiving the education degree, Riley worked at the Ikea customer service representative for two years. Later in 2008, she got the opportunity to make her appearance in the popular comedy-drama Glee.
Is Amber Married?
The plus-sized actress was once rumored of dating her friend Kenny Hamilton during the year 2013. However, before the news went too far and spiced, in August 2013, she made it clear by openly tweeting about the rumor saying they were working as a team.
Later again in July 2015, she further explained the rumor in her interview with Bossip. With interviewer, she told that there was nothing between her and Kenny, and it was just a paparazzi behind them.
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Apart from Kenny, Amber was also linked with her co-star of Glee Kevin McHale. However, some of her fans also wondered what might have happened between her and her co-stars Lea Michele and Zandy Reich when she was unably attending their wedding.
As for now, Riley's relationship status is somehow obscure and far from the media reach. Also, there is no news about her getting married. It seems like she is taking her time until he finds a perfect partner whom she would call a husband.
Weightloss Journey
Amidst her tough time, the year 2013 was a blast to her. Amber, who stands at the height of 5' 2" (1.57 m), made an extreme weight loss which was a matter of gossip in Hollywood. She revealed she lost a drastic pound and never felt this healthy in her interview. As evident, in 2012, Amber had dropped two dress sizes.
