Alecia "Pink" Moore was born in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, and later raised in Philadelphia. Her parents, James and Judy Moore, divorced when she was very young. As a child, all Pink wanted out of life was to become a singer, and she was driven by the music of Madonna, Mary J. Blige, 4 Non Blondes, Janis Joplin, Billy Joel and Whitney Houston. Pink was a very unique teenager, and went through phases as a skateboarder, hip-hopper and gymnast. She spent several years as part of the club scene in Philadelphia, singing guest spots and performing for talent shows. At the age of 13 she was asked by a local DJ to sing back-up for his rap group, Schools Of Thought. A short time later she was discovered by a record executive and joined a female R&B group. When that didn't work out, she signed with LaFace Records and began her solo career. In spring 2000 she released her debut, "Can't Take Me Home". She co-wrote many songs and watched it go multi-platinum by the year's end. Her debut included the Top 10 hit "There You Go", which was certified a gold single.
American singer-songwriter. Grew up in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. Her hit song "There You Go" was dubbed the "I Will Survive" for the new millennium by Teen People magazine. Remade the Patti LaBelle classic "Lady Marmalade" along with Mya, Kimberly 'Lil' Kim' Jones and Christina Aguilera for the Moulin Rouge! soundtrack. Claims her name derives from the movie Reservoir Dogs. while seeing the movie with friends, they all agreed that she resembled the character Mr. Pink, played by Steve Buscemi. They thought the name to be a great irony, as she was a tomboy. Was the lead singer of the rock band Middleground before getting a record deal. Attended Central Bucks West High, class of 1997. Sometimes writes her name: P!nk Her father is a Vietnam veteran. Met her boyfriend, motocross superstar Carey Hart, at the 2001 X Games in Las Vegas. She's a big supporter of the animal-rights organization PETA. Dated Tommy Lee. Tattoos: on her shoulder (the guardian angel), on her wrist (what goes around comes around), on her left ankle (Chinese/Japanese symbol), on her right ankle (an anklet), on her inner left thigh ("Mr. Pink" or "Pink"), and on her hand (a red star between her index and thumb) and an barcode for her album M!ssundaztood on back of her neck. She was voted one of Choice USA's "Top 30 Under 30" activists for reproductive freedom in 2004. Her favorite colors are green and pink. Her natural hair color is blonde Ranked #36 in Stuff magazine's "102 Sexiest Women in the World" (2002). Is good friends with Avril Lavigne and Lisa Marie Presley. Engaged to Carey Hart on June 26, 2005. They got married January 7, 2006. She has a brother named Jason Moore. Parodied Paris Hilton, Lindsay Lohan, Mary-Kate Olsen, Jessica Simpson, Hilary Duff, Nicole Richie and several other Hollywood celebrities on the music video for her single "Stupid Girls", in which she deplored the lack of good role models for girls (February 2006). Follows a strict vegan lifestyle. Dislikes horror movies. Her first concert took place in Orlando, Florida. Ranked #57 on VH1's 100 Sexiest Artists. Announced that she and Carey Hart had separated, but remained good friends (19 February 2008). Born to James Moore, a Vietnam veteran, and his then wife Judy Kugel, a nurse. Is of Irish, German and Lithuanian descent from her father's side. Being a passionate campaigner for PETA, she once sent a letter to Prince William Windsor criticizing him for fox hunting and to Queen Elizabeth II protesting the use of real fur in bearskins of the Honourable Artillery Company and the Foot Guards. Has won two Grammy Awards for "Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals" in 2002 ("Lady Marmalade") and "Best Female Rock Performance" in 2004 ("Trouble"). As of 2008, she has released four albums including "M!ssundaztood" (2001), which sold 13 million copies worldwide. Once rented a yacht on the Mediterranean Sea; between seasickness and breaking a rib while diving, she described it later as "the stupidest, most expensive thing I've ever done".