For other uses, see Fergie.Black Eyed Peas, of which she is the sole female member, as well as a solo artist, releasing her debut album, The Dutchess, in 2006.The album has so far spawned three U.Early life
Ferguson was born in Hacienda Heights, California to Terri Gore and Patrick Ferguson.She has one sister, Dana, who is an actress.Her parents were Roman Catholics of Irish, Scottish and Mexican descent and worked as schoolteachers.During her youth, she was "involved" with members of the Mexican gangs in Hacienda Heights, California.In July 2005, Ferguson had a guest role on the Rocket Power special, Reggie's Big Beach Break, on Nickelodeon; she voiced a fictitious pop music star named Shaffika.Ferguson returned to acting in 2006, appearing in a minor role in the film Poseidon.Duhamel's show (in an episode titled "Montecito Lancers", which aired on November 1, 2004).In April 2007, she gave an interview in which she admitted that she went on a sex and drugs spree when she turned 18, saying: "I have had lesbian experiences in the past.In December 2007 when asked "Bisexuality and homosexuality are often either frowned or mocked upon in certain circles.In September 2006, Ferguson talked with Time about quitting her crystal meth addiction."It was the hardest boyfriend I ever had to break up with," she says.But it's why you start doing it in the first place that's interesting.In 2003, Ferguson took over the lead female vocal duties for the Black Eyed Peas, replacing background singer Kim Hill, who had left the group in 2000.In December 2007, Blender picked Ferguson as their woman of the year.After two successful Black Eyed Peas albums, Ferguson began pursuing a solo career.Her first album, released on September 19, 2006, was entitled The Dutchess.The album's name is a misspelled variant of the former title of Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, with whom Ferguson shares a surname and popular nickname.The Dutchess is similar in style to that of the Black Eyed Peas, as fellow Peas member will.Ferguson has had five hit songs from The Dutchess, with "London Bridge", "Glamorous", and "Big Girls Don't Cry" becoming number one singles."Clumsy" was announced as the fifth single from The Dutchess after the major international success of "Big Girls Don't Cry".Second studio album
Her producer, will.It is expected to be completed in December.UK with "Fergalicious", as the latter has not yet been released there as a single."Shut Up and Dance" (Shaggy featuring will.Actor Josh Duhamel, Fergie Engaged.Fergie discusses her past problems Toronto.Fergie discusses the urination incident Askmen.Fergie and Blender magazine", E!Says the Dutchess Has Plenty of Songs.Actress, Soundtrack, Self, Archive FootageActress:2000s1990s1980sPlanet Terror (2007) ....MTV Live Spring Break 07 (2007) (TV) Poseidon (2006) ....GloriaBe Cool (2005) (as Fergie) ....Reggie's Big Break (2003)