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Tamar Braxton

Tamar Braxton is an American singer, songwriter, television personality, and actress known for her work in contemporary R&B.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Tamar Braxton is an American singer, songwriter, television personality, and actress known for her work in contemporary R&B. She first gained attention as a founding member of The Braxtons and later built a solo career with albums including *Love and War*, *Calling All Lovers*, and *Bluebird of Happiness*.

Early life and family

Tamar Estine Braxton was born in Severn, Maryland, in 1977. She is the youngest sister of singer Toni Braxton and grew up in the Braxton family, several of whom also pursued entertainment careers.

Music career

Braxton first performed with her sisters in The Braxtons, who released *So Many Ways* in 1996. After a long gap, she established a solo career with *Tamar* and later found major success with *Love and War*.

Television work

Braxton became widely known through reality television, especially *Braxton Family Values*. She also co-hosted *The Real*, where she earned Daytime Emmy Award nominations.

Awards and recognition

Braxton has received a BET Award and three Soul Train Music Awards. She has also been nominated for four Grammy Awards.

Key facts

  • Braxton began her career in 1990 as a founding member of The Braxtons.
  • Her breakthrough album *Love and War* (2013) reached No. 2 on the *Billboard* 200.
  • She co-hosted the daytime talk show *The Real* from 2013 to 2016.
  • In 2019, she won the second season of *Celebrity Big Brother*.
  • Braxton has won a BET Award and three Soul Train Music Awards.
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Canadian context

Braxton is known to Canadian viewers through North American music and television distribution, including reality TV and daytime talk programming that also reached Canadian audiences.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Tamar Braxton?
She is an American R&B singer, songwriter, television personality, and actress.
What is Tamar Braxton best known for?
She is best known for her solo music career, her role on *Braxton Family Values*, and co-hosting *The Real*.
What was Tamar Braxton's breakthrough album?
Her breakthrough album was *Love and War* (2013), which reached No. 2 on the *Billboard* 200.
Was Tamar Braxton in a group before her solo career?
Yes. She was a founding member of The Braxtons, formed with her sisters.
What awards has Tamar Braxton won?
She has won a BET Award and three Soul Train Music Awards.
Did Tamar Braxton appear on reality television?
Yes. She starred in *Braxton Family Values* and won *Celebrity Big Brother* in 2019.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tamar_Braxton
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, career start with The Braxtons, solo albums, awards, reality TV, and *The Real*
  2. AllMusic — https://www.allmusic.com/artist/tamar-braxton-mn0000133177
    Supports: Professional music biography and genre/artist description
  3. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1330155/
    Supports: Acting and television credits, birth information