- She auditioned for American Idol (2002), when she was 17-years-old, during the show's second season but was turned down by the producers.
- She and partner Derek Hough were crowned the winners of Dancing with the Stars (2005) Season 17. (November 2013)
- Originated the role of 'Effie White' in the West End production of 'Dreamgirls', for which she won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Musical in 2017.
- Daughter of Tiny Riley.
- Sister of Ashley Riley.
- Cousin of Ayana NnKengy Riley.
- Was engaged to Desean Black. They split in April 2022.
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