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Blige and her mother, Cora, soon moved to public housing projects in Yonkers, New York.

was released in 1992 (viaVanity Fair).

Mary J. Blige with blond hair

She’s produced eight multi-platinum albums and released numerous No.

1 hits, including “You Remind Me” and “Real Love,” per herofficial website.

… kind of a cry for help."

Mary J. Blige in dressing room

“I was tired,” she said.

“I was sick and tired of being sad and depressed and hating myself.”

Their divorce ended up taking a whopping two years and wasn’t completelyfinalizeduntil 2018.

Mary J. Blige singing on stage

Since her divorce, Blige has been focused on building herself up and keeping her head high.

“I’m not gonna deprive myself of living …

I’m not gonna deprive myself of romance, if ever it shows up.”

Mary J. Blige singing

However, in 2012, the charity was hit with multiple lawsuits after some suspicious financial activity resurfaced.

This should have never been allowed to happen, but it did and now we are fixing it."

But did you know that she’s also a trailblazer in TV and film as well?

Mary J. Blige and Kendu Isaacs

In 2001, Blige entered the film world by starring in the indie drama “Prison Song.”

She’ll have the opportunity to develop and produce shows.

“They are incredible collaborators and have been natural partners from when we first started talking.

Mary J. Blige speaking in microphone

I can’t wait to bring all of our projects to life.”

Not only does she have a jewelry line, but Blige has a makeup collection as well.

“It’s the perfect time to do something like this,” she said.

Mary J. Blige and Jamie Foxx Singing

She said this fragrance was designed specifically to her fans as a “tribute to us as women.”

So naturally, Mary J. Blige had to get in on this action.

TheFood Networkreported in June 2020 that Blige launched a collaboration with Fantinel Winery to produce Sun Goddess Wines.

Mary J. Blige wearing orange sweater

It changes the mood, it warms your body, it makes you happy.

It changes everything; it makes everything lighter" she said.

“Why not have a wine be compared to the sun?

Mary J. Blige and Simone I. Smith at “Sister Love” launch

Because it makes everybody smile.”

These included drug use, depression, and her experience in an abusive relationship (viaVogue).

“Most of the time I was just depressed and didn’t want to live.

Mary J. Blige giving a speech

“Right now it’s about me and little Mary.

“She needs my help … and I’m not going to ever let anybody hurt her again.”

Mary J. Blige in white coat

May J. Blige with short blonde hair