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<h2>Early Life and Education</h2>
<p>Namie Amuro, born on September 20, 1977, in Naha, Okinawa, Japan, is a celebrated Japanese <a href="/biography/namie-amuro">singer</a>, fashion model, dancer, businesswoman, and actress. Her mother, Emiko Taira, raised her three children alone after Amuro’s father left the family when Namie was just four years old. Though she initially had no plans of entering the music industry, her talents were discovered by <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/マキノ正幸">Masayuki Makino</a>, the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/マキノ正幸">founder</a> of Okinawa Actors School. He offered her a place at the school after recognizing her potential.</p>

<h2>Debut with Super Monkey's</h2>
<p>After two years of training, Amuro was selected to join the idol group Super Monkey’s, which included members <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anna_Makino">Anna Makino</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minako_Inoue">Minako Ameku</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hisako_Arakaki">Hisako Arakaki</a>, and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nanako_Takushi">Nanako Takushi</a>. Although the group initially struggled to gain mainstream attention, Amuro’s growing popularity led to a rebranding as “Namie Amuro with Super Monkey’s.” She also appeared in television programs and small film roles during this period, enhancing her public profile.</p>

<h2>Breakthrough with "Try Me" and Transition to Solo Career</h2>
<p>The group's fortunes improved significantly with the release of the single “Try Me” on January 25, 1995. Produced by Italian Eurobeat <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dave_Rodgers">producer</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dave_Rodgers">Dave Rodgers</a> and Japanese <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Max_Matsuura">businessman</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Max_Matsuura">Max Matsuura</a>, the song peaked at number 8 on the Oricon Singles Chart and remained in the top 200 for 25 weeks. Despite the success, the other members of Super Monkey’s departed to form the group <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Max_Matsuura">MAX</a> under the Avex Trax label. Meanwhile, Namie Amuro released two solo singles under Toshiba-EMI before officially transitioning to Avex Trax.</p>

<h2>Rise under Avex Trax and Work with <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetsuya_Komuro">Tetsuya Komuro</a></h2>
<p>At Avex Trax, Amuro collaborated with renowned Japanese <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetsuya_Komuro">producer</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetsuya_Komuro">Tetsuya Komuro</a>. On October 25, 1995, she released her first solo single with the label, “Body Feels EXIT.” The track was a commercial hit, selling over 881,000 copies and solidifying her status as a solo artist. That same year, she received the prestigious Golden Arrow Award, recognizing her significant impact on the Japanese music scene.</p>

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<h2>Personal Life: Marriage and Motherhood</h2>
<p>On October 22, 1997, Amuro announced her marriage to <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SAM_(ダンサー)">Masaharu “Sam” Maruyama</a>, a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SAM_(ダンサー)">member</a> of the dance music group TRF, and also revealed that she was three months pregnant. The couple married later that year, and though she legally changed her name to <a href="/biography/namie-amuro">Namie Maruyama</a>, she continued using Namie Amuro professionally. On May 19, 1998, she gave birth to a son, Haruto. The marriage lasted until 2002, ending in divorce reportedly due to personal differences and familial issues. Initially, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SAM_(ダンサー)">Sam</a> held parental custody, but Amuro later obtained custodial rights for her son.</p>

<h2>Return to Music and Continued Success</h2>
<p>Following the birth of her son, Amuro took a brief hiatus from music but made a notable comeback in 1998 with the single “I Have Never Seen,” which performed well commercially. Over the following years, she released multiple hit songs, including “Can You Celebrate?”, “All for You,” “Wild,” and “How to Be a Girl.” These singles contributed to her reputation as the “Queen of J-pop,” and she remained a dominant figure in the Japanese entertainment industry.</p>

<h2>Personal Challenges and Resilience</h2>
<p>In March 1999, Amuro experienced a personal tragedy when her mother, Emiko Taira, was murdered. She temporarily stepped away from all professional commitments to grieve and handle family matters. After a period of mourning, she returned to music and continued to achieve commercial and critical success.</p>

<h2>Later Years and Digital Presence</h2>
<p>Amuro remained one of Japan’s most influential pop icons into the 2000s and beyond. She launched an Instagram account to connect with her fans, sharing updates about her concerts and music releases. As of the most recent data, she has approximately 9,900 followers on the platform.</p>

<h2>Legacy and Net Worth</h2>
<p>Amuro’s influence has earned her titles such as "Teen Queen," “Japanese <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madonna">Madonna</a>,” and “Queen of J-pop.” Her career, marked by resilience and innovation in music and fashion, has made her a household name. With an estimated net worth of around $100 million, Namie Amuro ranks among Japan’s wealthiest celebrities, listed as the fourth richest in the country.</p>

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