- Born
- Birth nameFreda Charcelia Payne
- Freda Payne was born on September 19, 1942 in Detroit, Michigan, USA. She is an actress, known for Nutty Professor II: The Klumps (2000), Now and Then (1995) and Velvet Goldmine (1998). She was previously married to Gregory Abbott.
- SpouseGregory Abbott(December 1976 - 1979) (divorced, 1 child)
- Hit #3 in the U.S. and #1 in the U.K. in 1970 with her pop smash "Band of Gold." She later returned to the U.S. Top 40 Billboard charts twice more with "Deeper & Deeper" and "Bring the Boys Home."
- Her sister, Scherrie Payne (who is sometimes known as "the little lady with the big voice"), was a member of the Supremes from 1973 to 1977.
- Friend of Eartha Kitt, and Nancy Wilson.
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