Florence Ballard Biography, Age, Height, Husband, Net Worth, Family
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Florence Ballard was an American singer and founding member of the popular Motown vocal group The Supremes. She was born on June 30, 1943 in Detroit, Michigan. Ballard was the eldest of four children born to Jesse Ballard and Lurlee Ballard. Ballard began singing in church and school choirs at a young age. She was discovered by Motown Records in 1960 and soon became a member of The Primettes, which later became The Supremes. Ballard was the lead singer of the group and was known for her powerful and soulful voice. The Supremes achieved great success in the 1960s, with Ballard as the lead singer. They had twelve number one hits on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, including "Where Did Our Love Go," "Baby Love," and "Stop! In the Name of Love." In 1967, Ballard was replaced by Cindy Birdsong and left the group. She continued to record as a solo artist, but her career was hampered by personal issues and financial problems. She died in 1976 at the age of 32. Florence Ballard had an estimated net worth of $500,000 at the time of her death.
| Popular As | Florence Glenda Ballard (Flo, Blondie) |
| Occupation | actress |
| Age | 33 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
| Born | 30 June, 1943 |
| Birthday | 30 June |
| Birthplace | Detroit, Michigan, USA |
| Date of death | 22 February, 1976 |
| Died Place | Detroit, Michigan, USA |
| Nationality | USA |
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Florence Ballard Height, Weight & Measurements
At 33 years old, Florence Ballard height is 5' 10¾" (1.8 m) .
| Physical Status | |
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| Height | 5' 10¾" (1.8 m) |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Body Measurements | Not Available |
| Eye Color | Not Available |
| Hair Color | Not Available |
Who Is Florence Ballard's Husband?
Her husband is Thomas Chapman (29 February 1968 - 22 February 1976) ( her death) ( 3 children)
| Family | |
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| Parents | Not Available |
| Husband | Thomas Chapman (29 February 1968 - 22 February 1976) ( her death) ( 3 children) |
| Sibling | Not Available |
| Children | Not Available |
Florence Ballard Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Florence Ballard worth at the age of 33 years old? Florence Ballard’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actress. She is from USA. We have estimated Florence Ballard's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2023 | $1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 | Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 | Pending |
| Salary in 2022 | Under Review |
| House | Not Available |
| Cars | Not Available |
| Source of Income | Actress |
Florence Ballard Social Network
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The Effie White character from the Broadway play (and film) "Dreamgirls" is loosely based on Ballard. When Jennifer Hudson won the Golden Globe for her performance as Effie in the film version (Dreamgirls (2006)), she dedicated the award to Ballard, describing her as "a lady who never got a fair chance".
Elected to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (as a member of The Supremes) in 1988.
In early 1975, Florence received a monetary settlement from her former attorney's insurance company, reconciled with Chapman and decided to return to singing.
Around 1974 Mary Wilson helped her to make a comeback. Ballard entered Henry Ford Hospital for rehab treatment and slowly started to recover.
Ballard filed a lawsuit against Motown in 1971 for additional royalty payments she believed she was due to receive, but the case was dismissed and separated from her husband. She became an alcoholic while raising her three daughters on welfare in Detroit.
When her Motown settlement money was depleted by her lawyer, ABC also canceled her contract in 1970, after two unsuccessful singles and shelving an album, which was posthumously released in 2001.
Eventually Ross became the lead singer and Ballard grew dissatisfied with the group's management, she began drinking and was fired in 1967 for missing recording sessions and performances. She married her boyfriend Thomas Chapman and attempted a solo career with ABC Records.
Florence Glenda Wilson Ballard was born and grew up in Detroit. By the time she turned 15, her family moved to the Brewster-Douglas housing project, and Florence attended Northeastern High School, where she met and became friends with Mary Wilson. Ballard had always wanted to be a singer and auditioned for the creation of a sister group of The Primes (later known as The Temptations). When she was approved, she recruited Mary, who in turn enlisted a Brewster neighbor, Diana Ross. They began singing and recording as The Primettes in 1959, but when they signed with Motown Records a year later, Florence selected The Supremes as their new name.
