Alanis Morissette is a singer and songwriter best known for being the first American woman to have a number one debut album. In addition to music, she appeared in several films. She also helped survivors of the 2008 Haiti earthquake and recorded songs to promote peace in Tibet the same year.
Fast facts
| Famous name: | Alanis Morissette |
|---|---|
| Real name/Full name: | Alanis by Nadine Morissette |
| Sex: | Woman |
| Age: | 48 years old |
| Date of birth: | June 1, 1974 |
| Birth place: | Ottawa, Canada |
| Nationality: | American, Canadian |
| Height: | 1.62 m |
| Weight: | 60 kg |
| Sexual orientation: | Straight |
| Marriage status: | Married |
| Husband/spouse (name): | Souleye (m. 2010) |
| children: | Yes (Onyx Solace Morissette-Treadway, Ever Imre Morissette-Treadway, Winter Mercy Morissette-Treadway) |
| Date/boyfriend (name): | ON |
| Profession: | Canadian-American singer, songwriter, producer and actress |
| Net worth in 2023: | 55 million dollars |
| Last update: | October 2023 |
Biography of Alanis Morissette
Alanis Morissette was born on June 1, 1974 in Ottawa, Canada to parents Richard Alan Morissette and Georgia Morissette. Alanis is the female version of the father’s name Alan. Both her parents were teachers.
Alanis has two brothers: Chad, her older brother, and Wade, her younger brother. She went to Holy Family Catholic School for elementary school. She later attended Immaculata High School before transferring to Glebe Collegiate Institute to complete her high school education.
Alanis Morissette Age, Height, Weight
Alanis Morissette was born on June 1, 1974 and is 48 years old as of 2022. She is 1.62 meters tall and weighs 60 kilograms.
Alanis Morissette
Career
Alanis composed her first song, ‘Fate Stay With Me’, but it was never released. She also appeared in five episodes of the TV show ‘You Can’t Do That’. She used the income from her acting to fund her debut single, but it was never released.
She signed a two-album deal with MCA Records in Canada in 1991. ‘Alanis’, her debut album, was released. The album was certified platinum. Her three singles, ‘Feel Your Love’, ‘Too Hot’ and ‘Walk Away’, all reached the top of the charts.
After the success of her first album, she released her second album, ‘Now Is The Time’. However, it was not a commercial success.
She moved from Ottawa to Toronto in 1993. Glen Ballard, a producer, invited her to his studio. She collaborated with Glen on the new album ‘Jagged Little Pill’. The album was a success, and she signed a contract with Maverick Records to release the song internationally in 1995.
The album quickly gained popularity due to its explicit lyrics. Alanis has released a music video for the album. MTV and Much Music played the video more often. Her album ‘Jagged Little Pill’ spent over a year in the top 20 on the Billboard 200. It became the second best-selling album of all time.
Her fourth album, ‘Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie’, released in 1998, became the best-selling female album of all time. It reached number one on the Billboard 200 chart.
In 1999, Alanis released ‘Alanis Unplugged’, a live acoustic album with four new songs.
‘Under Rug Swept’, her fiftieth album, was released in 2002. Unlike her previous albums, she wrote all the songs on this one. The album went platinum, and the three singles were extremely successful.
Alanis’ sixth album, ‘So-Called Chaos’, was released in 2004, two years after her fifth. However, the singles performed poorly, and the album became her lowest-selling release. She released an acoustic version of her album ‘Jagged Little Pill Acoustic’ in 2005. She also released ‘Alanis Morissette’, a compilation of her most famous album. There was only one new truck in the album.
In 2012, she released her eighth studio album. The album contained twelve songs. Music fans, however, were critical of the song.
In addition to her musical career, Alanis also engaged in several acting projects. She played God in the comedy ‘Dogma’. She also appeared in four other films.
Alanis Morissette’s achievements and awards
Alanis Morissette has received numerous awards during her long career. She won two American Music Awards and seven Grammys. She has also received three MTV Music Awards and twelve Juno Awards. She received 23 awards out of 50 nominations.
Alanis Morissette Net Worth in 2023
As of October 2023, Alanis Morissette’s net worth is estimated at $55 million. She got rich through her career and other opportunities. Most of her albums are certified platinum. Most of her songs have reached the top of the Billboard 200. Her other talents as an actress, producer, and songwriter help increase her net worth.
Alanis is considered the best artist who changed the public perception of music. She is also a generous donor. Alanis supported the victims of violence and earthquakes in Tibet and Haiti with her music. She had a relatively trouble-free career. Alanis has maintained consistency in her career despite starting at a young age, and her music continues to dominate the airwaves.
Alanis Morissette Husband, Marriage
Alanis Treadway is the wife of rapper Mario Treadway. In December 2010, she gave birth to her first child. She became interested in music at a very young age. She started writing songs at the age of nine.
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