Camille Winbush is a well-known actress and singer who rose to fame as a child star on the Bernie Mac Show. Angela Winbush is a legendary R&B singer and songwriter who has sold millions of records worldwide. But are they related by blood or by name only? Here is the truth behind the rumors.
Who is Camille Winbush?
Camille Simoine Winbush was born on February 9, 1990, in Los Angeles, California. She is the only child of Anthony and Alice Winbush. She started acting at the age of four, appearing in TV shows such as Viper, Minor Adjustments, 7th Heaven, and Recess. She also acted in films such as Eraser, Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai, and Everything But the Truth.
Her big break came in 2001 when she was cast as Vanessa “Neesa” Thomkins on the Bernie Mac Show, a role that earned her three NAACP Image Awards and a Young Artist Award. She also starred as Lauren Treacy on The Secret Life of the American Teenager from 2008 to 2013. She has also ventured into music, releasing her debut album in 2007 and performing in various musicals.
Who is Angela Winbush?
Angela Lisa Winbush was born on January 18, 1955, in St. Louis, Missouri. She began singing in her church choir at a young age and later studied music education at Howard University. She joined Stevie Wonder’s backing vocal group Wonderlove in 1977 and met Rene Moore, with whom she formed the R&B duo Rene & Angela. They had several hits in the 1980s, such as “I’ll Be Good”, “Your Smile”, and “You Don’t Have to Cry”.
Angela also pursued a solo career, releasing her first album in 1987 and scoring a number one hit with “Angel”. She has also written and produced songs for other artists, such as Janet Jackson, Stephanie Mills, Lalah Hathaway, and Ronald Isley, whom she married in 1993 and divorced in 2002. She has sold over 10 million albums and singles worldwide and has won two Soul Train Music Awards.
Are They Related?
Despite the speculations, Camille Winbush is not related to Angela Winbush. They share the same last name, but that is where the connection ends. There is no evidence to suggest that they are related by blood or by marriage. Neither of them has ever claimed to be related to the other.
