Childhood and Education Journey of Kelly Rowland in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: February 25, 2025

An overview of the childhood and early education of Kelly Rowland, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.

Kelly Rowland is an American singer, actress, and television personality, best known as a member of the hugely successful girl group Destiny's Child. During the group's hiatus, she launched a successful solo career with her debut album 'Simply Deep' (2002), featuring the hit single "Dilemma." Rowland also transitioned into acting, appearing in films like 'Freddy vs. Jason' and 'The Seat Filler.'

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

December 6, 1947: Doris Rowland-Garrison's Birth

On December 6, 1947, Doris Rowland-Garrison, Kelly Rowland's mother, was born.

February 11, 1981: Kelly Rowland's Birth

On February 11, 1981, Kelendria Trene Rowland was born in Atlanta, Georgia, to Doris Rowland-Garrison and Christopher Lovett.

June 2002: Resolution of Lawsuit

In June 2002, the lawsuit refiled by Luckett and Roberson regarding the song 'Survivor' was settled.

2005: Survivor Foundation and "All That I'm Lookin for" Collaboration

In 2005, Kelly Rowland and the Knowles family founded the Survivor Foundation to provide housing for Hurricane Katrina victims. Also in 2005, Rowland and Knowles lent their voices to "All That I'm Lookin for".

2006: ALDO Fights AIDS Campaign

In 2006, Kelly Rowland joined other artists in ads for empowerment tags for the ALDO Fights AIDS campaign, benefiting YouthAIDS.

2006: Destiny's Child Disbands

In 2006, after the disbanding of Destiny's Child, Rowland continued her solo career.

October 2007: Underwent Plastic Surgery

In October 2007, Kelly Rowland underwent plastic surgery to receive breast implants, increasing from an A-cup to a B-cup.

2007: Breast Cancer Awareness and AIDS Awareness

In 2007, Kelly Rowland autographed brushes for Breast Cancer Awareness and designed a Nike sneaker with other artists for AIDS Awareness.

2008: MTV Staying Alive Foundation Ambassador

In 2008, Kelly Rowland became an ambassador for MTV's Staying Alive Foundation, aiming to reduce discrimination against people with HIV and AIDS.

March 2009: Bone Marrow Drive and I Heart My Girlfriends Charity

In March 2009, Kelly Rowland spearheaded a bone marrow drive and readied a new charity called I Heart My Girlfriends.

2009: Collaboration with Serve.MTV.com and River Island

In 2009, Kelly Rowland collaborated with Serve.MTV.com for PSAs on volunteerism and partnered with Alesha Dixon and Pixie Lott to create T-shirts for River Island in aid of The Prince's Trust.

March 2010: Launch of "I Heart My Girlfriends" Charity

In March 2010, Kelly Rowland launched her charity, "I Heart My Girlfriends", focusing on self-esteem, date violence prevention, community service, abstinence, sports, drug and alcohol avoidance, obesity, disabilities, and education.

December 2013: Engagement to Tim Weatherspoon

In December 2013, Kelly Rowland announced her engagement to Tim Weatherspoon during an appearance on The Queen Latifah Show.

May 9, 2014: Marriage to Tim Weatherspoon

On May 9, 2014, Kelly Rowland married Tim Weatherspoon in Costa Rica.

April 2018: Coachella Reunion

In April 2018, Kelly Rowland reunited with Beyoncé Knowles and Michelle Williams during Knowles' headlining set at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.