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Aubrey O'Day

Aubrey O'Day is an American singer, songwriter, actress, model, and television personality.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Aubrey O'Day is an American singer, songwriter, actress, model, and television personality. She first became widely known as a member of the pop and R&B group Danity Kane, which was formed on MTV's Making the Band 3. She later pursued solo work, formed the duo Dumblonde with Shannon Bex, and appeared in reality television.

Early life and education

Aubrey O'Day was born in San Francisco, California, in 1984. Sources describe her as having performed from a young age before entering entertainment professionally.

Career with Danity Kane

O'Day rose to prominence after appearing on Making the Band 3, where she was selected for the group that became Danity Kane. The group was her main entry point into the public eye and established her as a pop and R&B performer.

Solo work and Dumblonde

After Danity Kane, O'Day pursued solo projects and released the EP Between Two Evils in 2013. In 2015, she and Shannon Bex formed the duo Dumblonde.

Television and media appearances

O'Day has appeared in several reality and entertainment programs, including All About Aubrey and Celebrity Big Brother. She has also been credited as an actress and producer in film and television databases.

Key facts

  • Aubrey O'Day gained fame as a member of Danity Kane, formed on MTV's Making the Band 3.
  • She released solo music, including the EP Between Two Evils in 2013.
  • She later formed the pop duo Dumblonde with Shannon Bex.
  • She has appeared on reality television, including All About Aubrey and Celebrity Big Brother.
  • Her birth name is Aubrey Morgan O'Day.
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Canadian context

O'Day is known to Canadian audiences through North American pop culture, MTV reality television, and international reality-TV broadcasts such as Celebrity Big Brother.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Aubrey O'Day?
She is an American singer, songwriter, actress, model, and television personality best known as a former member of Danity Kane.
How did Aubrey O'Day become famous?
She became famous after appearing on MTV's Making the Band 3, where she was chosen for Danity Kane.
What is Aubrey O'Day's birth name?
Her birth name is Aubrey Morgan O'Day.
What music groups has Aubrey O'Day been in?
She was in Danity Kane and later formed the duo Dumblonde with Shannon Bex.
Has Aubrey O'Day appeared on television outside music?
Yes. She has appeared in reality television, including All About Aubrey and Celebrity Big Brother.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aubrey_O'Day
    Supports: Career overview, Danity Kane, Dumblonde, reality television appearances
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1900782/
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, alternate names, acting and producing credits
  3. AllMusic — https://www.allmusic.com/artist/aubrey-oday-mn0002080786
    Supports: Music biography and solo EP information
  4. Us Weekly — https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrities/aubrey-o-day/
    Supports: Danity Kane background, Broadway appearance, reality television