What is the relationship of Andrea Kelly?
Andrea’s current relationship status is single after her divorce. She was married twice in the past but both didn’t go well.
First Marriage
In the year 1996, Andrea married singer-songwriter R. Kelly in Colorado. The couple also has three children: Joann Kelly born in 1998, Jaah Kelly born in 2000, and Robert Sylvester Kelly Jr. in 2002.
After staying together for several years, she filed a restraining order against Kelly in September 2005. It was after Kelly assaulted her when she told him she wanted a divorce. She filed for divorce in 2006, and it was finalized in 2009.
Likely, in the year 2018, she opened up about their relationship and stated that Kelly emotionally and physically abused her throughout their marriage. She was so allegedly abused that she even contemplated suicide.
In 2014, her youngest child Robert announced on Instagram that he is a transgender man who was changing his name to jay. Andrea told them that she accepts her child and is in support of him.
Second Marriage
Andrea’s second marriage was with singer R&B Brian McKee in 2014. But after two months of their marriage, they separated. There were rumors that Brian was having an affair and it was the main reason for their divorce.
Relationship History With?
- R. Kelly (1996 – 2009)
- Brian McKee (2014)
Relationship Timeline
| Type | Total | Time Duration |
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| Married | 1 | 14 years |
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Andrea Kelly: Biography in Details
Who is Andrea Kelly?
Andrea Kelly is an American choreographer, dancer, fashion designer, and actress who is well known by her professional name, Drea.
Furthermore, she is popular as the reality television star of VH1’s Hollywood Exes.
What is the birth name of Andrea Kelly?
Andrea was born on January 29, 1974, in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Her birth name is Andrea Danyell Lee. She holds an American nationality and her ancestry is of English origin.
Her parents’ names are not disclosed. Andrea was interested in dancing from a young age. She used to dance with her mother in the living room of her childhood. Debbie Allen was her icon since then.
There isn’t any information regarding her education.
Andrea Kelly: Career, Professional life
Andrea started her career in the entertainment industry as a dancer. In the year 2012, she debuted on television appearing on the VH1 reality show Hollywood Exes. And she appeared in its three seasons.
She earned her big break from the audition for a music video for Kelly’s first solo single, “Sex Me,”. She became Kelly’s backup dancer and choreographer in the same year he also got his big break with his debut album, “12 Play.” Then Andrea gained popularity and was the lead dancer and choreographer for R&B singer R. Kelly.
Likely, she made her movie debut in 2015 in the movie Chocolate City. The same year, she appeared in the film Before ‘I Do.’ Furthermore, she is also part of the upcoming film titled Keys to the City.
Andrea Kelly: Salary, Net Worth
The dancer has amassed a net worth of around $5 million as of 2023. Other information regarding her earnings is not available.
After the divorce, Kelly was ordered to pay Andrea more than $30,000 a month, which included a $10,000 “maintenance” payment, and the remaining,
Is Andrea Kelly involved in any rumors and ccontroversies?
Andrea made the headlines when she broke her silence and revealed on The View that R. Kelly had emotionally and physically abused her. She also stated that the abuse was so severe that she even contemplated suicide.
Drea said that Kelly assaulted her which also resulted into suffering from PTSD. She was inspired to share them from an interview that featured a woman abused by R. Kelly. She shared it to raise her voice in helping other victims of domestic violence.
Body Measurements: Height, Weight
Andrea has an average height of 5 feet and 8 inches. She weighs around 58 kg. Similarly, she has a beautiful face with dark brown colored hair and eyes.
Social media
Andrea is active on social media platforms with 264K followers on Instagram and 66.1K followers on her Twitter account.
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Andrea Kelly's Birthday Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
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| 2025 | January | Wednesday |
| 2026 | January | Thursday |
| 2027 | January | Friday |
| 2028 | January | Saturday |
| 2029 | January | Monday |
