Alanis Morissette is a Canadian-American singer-songwriter and musician renowned for her emotive voice and confessional lyrics, achieving widespread fame in the mid-90s and early 2000s. A best-selling music artist globally, she has sold over 75 million records and garnered numerous awards, including seven Grammys and fourteen Juno Awards. She also received nominations for a Brit Award, two Golden Globe Awards and a Tony Award, solidifying her impact on music and pop culture.
In 1956, Alanis Morissette's mother fled Hungary due to the failed anti-Soviet uprising.
In 1971, Chad Morissette, Alanis Morissette's older brother, was born. He later became an entrepreneur.
On June 1, 1974, Alanis Nadine Morissette was born in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. She later became a successful singer, songwriter, and musician.
In 1977, Alanis Morissette's family moved to Lahr, West Germany, where her parents worked as teachers at a CAF base.
In 1980, Alanis Morissette's family returned to Ottawa from West Germany.
In 1984, Willie Nelson and Julio Iglesias had a hit with "To All the Girls I've Loved Before" which Morissette covered in 2010.
In 1985, Alanis Morissette appeared on stage with the Orpheus Musical Theatre Society, showcasing her early involvement in musical theatre.
In 1986, Alanis Morissette had her first acting role in five episodes of the children's television show You Can't Do That on Television, marking an early foray into the entertainment industry.
In 1988, Alanis Morissette appeared again on stage with the Orpheus Musical Theatre Society, further developing her performance skills.
In August 1989, Alanis Morissette recorded a second demo tape on cassette and sent it to Geffen Records.
In October 1989, the demo tape sent to Geffen Records was stolen during a burglary of the label's headquarters.
In 1991, Alanis Morissette released her debut dance-pop album, "Alanis," in Canada. This marked the beginning of her music career.
In 1991, Alanis Morissette's debut album, "Alanis", was released in Canada by MCA Records. The album went platinum, and its first single, "Too Hot", reached the top 20 on the RPM singles chart.
In 1992, Alanis Morissette released her second album, "Now Is the Time," also in Canada. It was a ballad-driven record.
In 1992, Alanis Morissette was nominated for three Juno Awards, including Most Promising Female Vocalist of the Year, which she won. She was also nominated for Single of the Year and Best Dance Recording for "Too Hot".
1993 marked the end of Alanis Morissette's early acting career before returning in 1999, signifying a shift in focus towards music during this period.
In 1993, Alanis Morissette was introduced to manager Scott Welch and she subsequently moved to Toronto to write with other people after graduating high school.
In June 1995, Maverick Records released "Jagged Little Pill" internationally. The album gained significant attention when KROQ-FM started playing "You Oughta Know".
After its release in 1998, "Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie" sold considerably less than "Jagged Little Pill" (1995), leading some to label it an example of the sophomore jinx.
After the initial success of "You Oughta Know", other hits from the album propelled Jagged Little Pill to the top of the charts in 1995.
In 1995, Alanis Morissette released her alternative rock album "Jagged Little Pill", which became one of the best-selling albums of all time.
In 1995, Alanis Morissette signed a deal with Maverick Records. She also learned how to play guitar in the same year.
In 1995, the original Jagged Little Pill Album was released which led to a 10th anniversary in 2005.
In 1995, the success of "Jagged Little Pill" helped open doors for other female singers. However, Morissette faced criticism for collaborating with producer Glen Ballard.
After the last show of the Jagged Little Pill tour in December 1996, Alanis Morissette went to India for six weeks, accompanied by family and friends. This trip influenced her next album.
Alanis Morissette embarked on an 18-month world tour in support of Jagged Little Pill in 1996.
In 1996, "Ironic" achieved instant success but faced criticism for its lyrics. The music video received six nominations at the MTV Video Music Awards, winning three.
In 1996, Alanis Morissette and her album won six Juno Awards and the Brit Award for International Breakthrough Act, marking significant recognition in her career.
In 1996, Alanis Morissette bought a home in Brentwood, Los Angeles, marking a significant personal investment.
In 1996, songs that were part of Morissette's Can't Not Tour included King of Intimidation and Can't Not. In 2005 videos of these songs were included in a limited edition of The Collection.
In 1997, Alanis Morissette again won Songwriter of the Year at the Juno Awards, solidifying her reputation as a talented songwriter.
In 1997, the song "Ironic" was nominated for two Grammy Awards and won Single of the Year at the Juno Awards, where Morissette also won Songwriter of the Year and the International Achievement Award.
In October 1998, Alanis Morissette released "Thank U", the major international hit single from her album "Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie".
In November 1998, Alanis Morissette released her fourth album, Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie, which she co-wrote and produced with Glen Ballard. It debuted at number one on the Billboard 200.
In 1998, Alanis Morissette released her album "Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie", showcasing an experimental sound.
In 1998, Alanis Morissette was featured on Ringo Starr's album, Vertical Man, and on the Dave Matthews Band album, Before These Crowded Streets. She also recorded "Uninvited" for the City of Angels soundtrack.
In 1998, the video Jagged Little Pill, Live, won a Grammy Award for Best Music Video, Long Form.
In 1999, "Uninvited" won Best Rock Song and Best Female Rock Vocal Performance at the Grammy Awards. It was also nominated for Best Song Written for a Motion Picture.
In 1999, Alanis Morissette contributed vocals to Jonathan Elias's project The Prayer Cycle and she released the live acoustic album Alanis Unplugged recorded during her MTV Unplugged appearance.
In 1999, Alanis Morissette returned to acting for the first time since 1993, appearing as God in the Kevin Smith comedy Dogma and contributing the song "Still" to its soundtrack, marking a notable return to acting and film.
In 1999, Garbage and Liz Phair opened for Alanis Morissette during her Junkie Tour, marking an iconic collaboration in the music scene.
In 2000, the single "Thank U" was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance, recognizing Alanis Morissette's work.
In 2001, Alanis Morissette was featured with Stephanie McKay on the Tricky song "Excess", which is on his album Blowback.
In 2001, Alanis Morissette was nominated for Best Female Rock Vocal Performance at the Grammy Awards for her live rendition of "So Pure" at Woodstock '99.
In February 2002, Alanis Morissette released her fifth studio album, Under Rug Swept, taking on the role of sole writer and producer for the first time in her career.
In October 2002, Rolling Stone magazine ranked Jagged Little Pill number 31 on its Women in Rock – The 50 Essential Albums list, recognizing its importance and impact.
In 2002, Alanis Morissette met Canadian actor Ryan Reynolds at Drew Barrymore's birthday party, leading to a significant relationship.
In 2002, Alanis Morissette released her fifth album, "Under Rug Swept", which she solely produced.
In 2002, Alanis Morissette released the combination package Feast on Scraps, including a live concert DVD and a CD with previously unreleased songs.
In 2003, Jagged Little Pill was ranked number 327 on Rolling Stone magazine's "The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time", solidifying its status as a classic album.
In late 2003, Alanis Morissette appeared in the Off-Broadway play The Exonerated as Sunny Jacobs, a death row inmate freed after proof surfaced that she was innocent.
In May 2004, Alanis Morissette released her sixth studio album, So-Called Chaos, which she wrote and co-produced, debuting at number five on the Billboard 200 chart.
In June 2004, Alanis Morissette and Ryan Reynolds announced their engagement, marking a major step in their relationship.
With the July 2004 release of the Cole Porter biographical film De-Lovely, Alanis Morissette performed the song "Let's Do It (Let's Fall in Love)" and had a brief role as an anonymous stage performer.
In 2004, Alanis Morissette released her album "So-Called Chaos", continuing her music career.
In February 2005, Alanis Morissette made a guest appearance on the Canadian television show Degrassi: The Next Generation with Dogma co-star Jason Mewes and director Kevin Smith, marking a return to Canadian television.
In June 2005, Alanis Morissette released Jagged Little Pill Acoustic, a studio acoustic version of her 1995 album, exclusively through Starbucks' Hear Music.
In 2005, Alanis Morissette became a US citizen, while retaining her Canadian citizenship, marking a significant change in her personal life.
In 2005, Alanis Morissette was inducted into Canada's Walk of Fame, recognizing her significant contributions and achievements.
In 2005, Jagged Little Pill Acoustic was released.
In late 2005, Alanis Morissette released the greatest hits album Alanis Morissette: The Collection, featuring a cover of Seal's "Crazy".
In April 2006, it was reported that Alanis Morissette would reprise her role in The Exonerated in London from May 23 until May 28, furthering her acting career on an international stage.
In 2006, Alanis Morissette guest-starred in an episode of Lifetime's Lovespring International as Lucinda, three episodes of FX's Nip/Tuck, playing Poppy, and the mockumentary-documentary Pittsburgh as herself.
In 2006, Alanis Morissette had limited concert appearances showcasing her own songs, with the exception of an appearance on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.
In February 2007, Alanis Morissette and Ryan Reynolds announced they had decided to end their engagement, concluding a significant chapter in her personal life.
On April 1, 2007, Alanis Morissette released a tongue-in-cheek cover of The Black Eyed Peas's selection "My Humps", accompanied by a YouTube video.
In April 2007, Alanis Morissette performed at a gig for The Nightwatchman at the Hotel Café in Los Angeles.
In 2007, Alanis Morissette submitted a video for the single "Underneath" to the Elevate Film Festival.
On October 3, 2008, Alanis Morissette released the video for her single, "Not as We".
In 2008, Alanis Morissette contributed a recording of "Versions of Violence" for the album Songs for Tibet: The Art of Peace to promote peace.
In 2008, Alanis Morissette released her album "Flavors of Entanglement", adding to her discography.
In a 2008 interview, Dave Coulier claimed he was the ex-boyfriend who inspired "You Oughta Know".
As of February 15, 2009, the YouTube-hosted video of Alanis Morissette covering "My Humps" had received 16,465,653 views.
In July 2009, Alanis Morissette's first episode of Weeds aired, where she played Dr. Audra Kitson, a "no-nonsense obstetrician" who treats pregnant main character Nancy Botwin.
In 2009, Alanis Morissette ran a marathon promoting awareness for the National Eating Disorders Association, using her platform to support an important cause.
In April 2010, Alanis Morissette released the song "I Remain", which she wrote for the Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time soundtrack.
In April 2010, Alanis Morissette was confirmed to be in the cast of season six of Weeds, again portraying Dr. Audra Kitson.
On May 22, 2010, Alanis Morissette married rapper Mario "Souleye" Treadway in a private ceremony at their Los Angeles home, beginning a new chapter in her personal life.
On May 26, 2010, Alanis Morissette performed a duet of her song "You Oughta Know" with Crystal Bowersox on the season finale of American Idol.
As of November 2010, Jagged Little Pill Acoustic had sold 372,000 copies in the U.S.
As of November 2010, The Collection had sold 373,000 copies in the U.S., according to Nielsen SoundScan.
On December 25, 2010, Alanis Morissette and Mario "Souleye" Treadway welcomed their first child, a son named Ever, marking a significant personal milestone.
In 2010, Alanis Morissette released an acoustic version of her song "Still" as part of a compilation from Music for Relief in support of the 2010 Haiti earthquake crisis, showcasing her philanthropic efforts.
On November 20, 2011, Alanis Morissette appeared at the American Music Awards and discussed her upcoming album.
On December 21, 2011, Alanis Morissette performed a duet of "Uninvited" with Josh Krajcik during the performance finale of the X-Factor.
On February 16, 2012, Alanis Morissette appeared as Amanda, a former bandmate of main character Ava Alexander, in one episode of NBC's Up All Night, broadening her acting roles.
On May 2, 2012, Alanis Morissette revealed that her eighth studio album, Havoc and Bright Lights, would be released in August 2012.
On May 15, 2012, Alanis Morissette released "Guardian", the lead single from her album Havoc and Bright Lights.
In early May 2012, Alanis Morissette released a new song called "Magical Child" on a Starbucks compilation called Every Mother Counts.
In August 2012, Alanis Morissette released her eighth studio album titled Havoc and Bright Lights.
On August 21, 2012, Alanis Morissette was inducted into the Guitar Center RockWalk in Hollywood.
In 2012, Alanis Morissette released her album "Havoc and Bright Lights", marking another step in her career.
On May 16, 2014, Alanis Morissette received the UCLA Spring Sing's George and Ira Gershwin Award at Pauley Pavilion.
July 25, 2014, was the start of the ten-show Intimate and Acoustic tour for Alanis Morissette.
In 2014, Alanis Morissette played the role of Marisa Damia, the lover of architect and designer Eileen Gray, in the film The Price of Desire, directed by Mary McGuckian, expanding her filmography.
In October 2015, Alanis Morissette launched Conversation with Alanis Morissette, a monthly podcast featuring conversations with different individuals discussing various topics, demonstrating her engagement with diverse subjects.
On October 30, 2015, a new four-disc collector's edition of Jagged Little Pill was released to celebrate its twentieth anniversary.
In 2015, Alanis Morissette was named to the Canadian Music Hall of Fame.
In January 2016, Alanis Morissette began a short-lived advice column in The Guardian newspaper, expanding her role into providing guidance and insights.
On June 23, 2016, Alanis Morissette and Mario "Souleye" Treadway welcomed their daughter, Onyx, further expanding their family.
In April 2017, Alanis Morissette's business manager Jonathan Schwartz confessed to stealing over $5 million from her and was sentenced to six years in prison, marking a significant financial and personal betrayal.
While on tour in August 2017, Alanis Morissette teased a song which would become known as "I Miss The Band".
On October 27, 2017, Alanis Morissette premiered a new song entitled "Rest", which was released officially in May 2021.
In November 2017, Alanis Morissette tweeted that she was writing 22 songs with Michael Farrell.
On March 16, 2018, Alanis Morissette performed a new song called "Ablaze" during her 2018 tour, showcasing her continued artistic evolution.
On May 5, 2018, the jukebox musical Jagged Little Pill, featuring Morissette's songs, premiered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, at the American Repertory Theater, marking a significant milestone in her career.
In May 2018, the American Repertory Theater premiered Jagged Little Pill, a musical with music by Morissette and Glen Ballard, lyrics by Morissette, book by Diablo Cody, and directed by Diane Paulus, marking a significant milestone in her career.
In October 2018, Alanis Morissette revealed on social media that she had written 23 new songs and hinted at a new album with the hashtag "#alanismorissettenewrecord2019", signaling a return to recording after a six-year hiatus.
In June 2019, Alanis Morissette entered the studio in Los Angeles to work on her new album, indicating progress on her first studio album in eight years.
On August 8, 2019, Alanis Morissette revealed that her new album was produced by Alex Hope and Catherine Marks, sharing key collaborators for the upcoming project.
On October 22, 2019, Alanis Morissette shared her nearly decade-long experience with postpartum depression on CBS This Morning, raising awareness and fostering open conversations about mental health.
On December 1, 2019, Alanis Morissette announced her first studio album in eight years, Such Pretty Forks in the Road, set for release on May 1, 2020, marking a major milestone in her career.
On December 2, 2019, Alanis Morissette released "Reasons I Drink", the first single off her upcoming album, marking the beginning of the album's rollout.
In 2019, Alanis Morissette and her family moved to Olympic Valley, California, expressing her desire to leave Los Angeles behind.
In 2019, Alanis Morissette mentioned on "Watch What Happens Live" that multiple people have taken credit for being the inspiration behind her song "You Oughta Know".
In the fall of 2019, Jagged Little Pill, the musical, transferred to Broadway, starting previews on November 3 and opening on December 5 at the Broadhurst Theatre. This marked a significant moment for Morissette's work being showcased on such a prominent stage.
On January 17, 2020, Alanis Morissette was featured on Halsey's song "Alanis' Interlude", expanding her musical collaborations.
On February 5, 2020, Alanis Morissette revealed that her upcoming album was mixed by Chris Dugan, sharing a key contributor to the album's production.
On February 20, 2020, Alanis Morissette released "Smiling", the second single from her album Such Pretty Forks in the Road.
On April 15, 2020, Alanis Morissette announced that the release of her album Such Pretty Forks in the Road would be postponed due to concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic, reflecting the global impact on the music industry.
In June 2020, Alanis Morissette's world tour for the 25th anniversary of Jagged Little Pill, originally scheduled with Garbage and Liz Phair, was postponed to summer 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
On July 31, 2020, Alanis Morissette's album, Such Pretty Forks in the Road, was finally released, following a postponement due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
In 2020, Alanis Morissette released her album "Such Pretty Forks in the Road", further enriching her musical catalog.
In May 2021, Alanis Morissette officially released her song "Rest", which she premiered in 2017.
In 2021, Alanis Morissette was featured as a recurring character on the adult-animation show The Great North, marking her foray into animation voice acting.
In 2021, Alanis Morissette's world tour was postponed to summer 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Also in 2021, Jagged, a documentary film about Morissette, premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival before airing on HBO.
In 2021, Jagged, a documentary film about Morissette and Jagged Little Pill by filmmaker Alison Klayman, premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival before airing on HBO as part of the Music Box series.
In the 2021 documentary Jagged, Alanis Morissette denied that "You Oughta Know" is about Dave Coulier.
In the 2021 documentary Jagged, Alanis Morissette disclosed that men committed statutory rape offences against her when she was 15 years old, revealing a deeply personal and challenging experience.
On May 18, 2022, Alanis Morissette premiered the new track "Safety—Empath in Paradise", showcasing her continued musical creativity.
On June 17, 2022, Alanis Morissette released her new album of meditation music titled The Storm Before the Calm, co-written and produced by Dave Harrington, marking a departure from her usual style.
In 2022, Alanis Morissette released her album "The Storm Before the Calm", adding another album to her repertoire.
On April 14, 2023, Alanis Morissette released a new song "No Return", a cover version of the theme song for the Yellowjackets TV series, demonstrating her versatility and engagement with contemporary media.
In November 2023, Alanis Morissette announced The Triple Moon Tour with 33 live dates in the United States for the summer 2024, featuring Joan Jett and the Blackhearts as support act, to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie album.
In 2023, Alanis Morissette was honored with the Carnegie Corporation of New York "Great Immigrants" Award, recognizing her contributions as an immigrant to the United States.
On January 30, 2024, Alanis Morissette was awarded with the Luminary of the Year prize for her outstanding contribution to music at the 1st annual Resonator Awards.
In 2024, during an episode of "Finding Your Roots," Alanis Morissette discovered her Jewish ancestry, which her parents had not previously disclosed to her and her siblings.
In a 2024 interview, Alanis Morissette told the New York Times that she works out with 15-to-20 pound kettle weights while on tour, sharing insights into her fitness routine.