ORIGIN
Mary Wilson is an American singer, actress, and author originally from Greenville, Mississippi. She’s one of the founders and longest-active member of ‘The Supremes’ female group. They released 29 studio albums, including Where Did Our Love Go (1964), The Supremes A’ Go-Go (1966), and Diana Ross & the Supremes Join The Temptations (1968). Wilson released two solo albums: Mary Wilson (1979) and Walk the Line (1992). Her best-selling memoirs ‘Dreamgirl: My Life As a Supreme’ and ‘Supreme Faith: Someday We’ll Be Together’ were published in 1986 and 1990 respectively. She was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1988.

Wilson was born on March 6, 1944, in Greenville, Mississippi. She has two younger siblings: Roosevelt and Katherine. Wilson lived briefly in St. Louis and Chicago before moving to Detroit to live with her aunt and uncle. She reunited with her mom at age 9. Wilson attended elementary school in Detroit, where she met future bandmate, Florence Ballard. She earned her diploma from Detroit’s Northeastern High School (1962) and her Associate’s degree years later from New York University (2001).

CAREER
In 1959, Mary Wilson, Florence Ballard, Diana Ross, and Betty McGlown formed the female group The Primettes. They rebranded to ‘The Supremes’ upon signing to Motown Records in 1961. McGlown was replaced by Barbara Martin who left the group shortly after. The Supremes’ debut album, Meet The Supremes, was released in December 1962. They followed up with the hit single “When the Lovelight Starts Shining Through His Eyes” in 1963. The song was featured on their 2nd album, Where Did Our Love Go (1964). The Supremes 9th album, The Supremes A’ Go-Go, peaked at #1 on the Billboard 200 and the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.

In 1967, Motown’s president Berry Gordy renamed the group to Diana Ross & The Supremes. Florence Ballard left the group that same year. She was replaced by Cindy Birdsong. With the new lineup, they achieved gold certification with Diana Ross & the Supremes Join The Temptations (1968). Diana Ross left the group in 1970 and was replaced by Jean Terrell. The Supremes released 11 albums in the 70s, including Right On (1970), Touch (1971), and High Energy (1976). Their 29th and final album, Mary, Scherrie & Susaye, was released in October 1976. The Supremes disbanded in 1977.

Following her lengthy career with The Supremes, Wilson embarked on a solo career. Her self-titled debut solo album was released in August 1979 by Motown Records. It was supported by songs “Red Hot”, “Midnight Dancer”, “Pick Up the Pieces” and “You’re the Light That Guides My Way.” She was dropped by Motown in 1980 and picked up by CEO Records in 1991. Her second solo album, Walk the Line, followed in 1992. The album featured a cover version of “O-o-h Child”, originally by the Five Stairsteps. The CEO label filed for bankruptcy one day after the album’s release.

In addition to music, Wilson is a best-selling author, musical theater performer, and frequent guest on television programs. Her first book ‘Dreamgirl: My Life as a Supreme’ was published in 1986. It details the career of The Supremes during the 1960s. Published in 1990, her second book ‘Supreme Faith: Someday We’ll Be Together’ covered the group’s musical journey during the 1970s. Her other publications include ‘Dreamgirl & Supreme Faith: My Life as a Supreme’ and ‘Supreme Glamour’ with Mark Bego. Wilson’s theater credits include Beehive, Grandma Sylvia’s Funeral, Supreme Soul, Mother Hubbard, and Dancing in the Streets. Her film credits include Tiger Town (1983), Jackie’s Back (1999), and Golden Shoes (2015). She was a contestant on season 28 of ABC’s Dancing with the Stars (2019).

PERSONAL
Mary Wilson is 5ft 4in tall and she’s of African-American descent. Her net worth is estimated at $8 million USD. She’s raised millions in charity for AIDS, the homeless, and for cancer research. Wilson was married to ‘Pedro Antonio Ferrer’ from 1974 to 1981. Their 7-year marriage resulted in 3 children: Pedro Antonio Jr., Turkessa, and Rafael. Rafael died on January 29, 1994, in a car crash on Interstate 15 between Los Angeles and Las Vegas. He was 16. Wilson was present in the car but she only suffered moderate injuries.

Mary Wilson Real Name, Birthday, Wiki

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