Naturi Cora Maria Naughton was born on May 20, 1984, in East Orange, New Jersey. Her mother, Brenda, worked as a paralegal, while her father, Ezra, was an accountant. From a young age, Naughton displayed a natural talent for music, singing in her church choir by the time she was five. She attended St. Joseph’s Catholic School until the age of 15, then continued her education at Immaculate Conception High School. Naughton later enrolled at Seton Hall University, where she continued to nurture her artistic ambitions. She also had the opportunity to perform the national anthem at several public events, showcasing her vocal abilities early on.
Naughton’s music career took off at the age of 15 when she joined forces with Adrienne Bailon and Kiely Williams to form the R&B girl group 3LW. In 2000, the group released their debut single, No More (Baby I'ma Do Right), which received positive reviews and commercial success. They followed it with Playas Gon’ Play, further boosting their popularity. Their self-titled debut album, 3LW, sold over 1.3 million copies in the United States and helped the group earn a spot on MTV’s TRL Tour alongside notable artists like Nelly and Jessica Simpson.
Despite their early success, the group faced challenges. In 2001, several tracks from their upcoming album were leaked online, and their record label considered dropping them. However, support from fans helped keep the group intact temporarily. Internal disagreements ultimately led to Naughton’s departure from the group in 2002, after which 3LW gradually disbanded.
After leaving 3LW, Naughton transitioned into acting, making a successful leap into Broadway and screen performances. She starred as rapper Lil’ Kim in the 2009 biopic Notorious, a role that drew attention to her dramatic talent. She also made appearances on well-known television series such as Mad Men and It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.
Her most prominent role to date has been as Tasha St. Patrick in the Starz drama series Power. Her performance in the series earned critical acclaim and introduced her to a new generation of fans.
Throughout her multifaceted career, Naughton has received recognition for both her musical and acting talents. In 2010, she was nominated for the OTFA Film Award for Best Music, Adapted Song. The following year, she won the Rising Star Award at the American Black Film Festival. Her portrayal of Tasha St. Patrick in Power earned her an NAACP Image Award nomination in 2016 for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series.
While Naughton's personal life remains largely private, there have been unconfirmed reports suggesting that she recently married in a private ceremony. She is very active on social media, particularly Twitter, which she joined in June 2009. As of recent counts, she has amassed over 70,000 followers.
Naughton shares her birthday with several notable figures, including pop artists Cher and Rachel Platten, as well as legendary soccer goalkeepers Iker Casillas and Petr Čech.
Naturi Naughton's net worth is estimated to be approximately $800,000. Though she initially rose to fame through music, much of her recent focus has been on her film and television career. Having already achieved a great deal of success in her 30s, Naughton continues to build her career thoughtfully, hinting that she may place music on hold to pursue more acting opportunities.
With her proven versatility and determination, Naughton’s future in the entertainment industry remains bright and promising.
| Birth Date: | 20 May, 1984 |
| Age: | 35 yrs |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | East Orange |
| Gender: | Female |
| Description: | American actress and singer |
| Twitter Id: | Naturinaughton |
| Net Worth 2021: | 800 thousand |
