Wendy Wilson (born October 16, 1969) is an American singer and television personality who is a member of the pop trio

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. She co-founded Wilson Phillips with her older sister, Carnie, and childhood friend Chynna Phillips in 1989. Wilson Phillips released two albums in 1990 and 1992 before splitting up. Wendy and Carnie released a Christmas album together in 1993, and an album called '' The Wilsons'' in 1997, with their formerly estranged father,

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. In 2004, Wendy reunited with Carnie and Phillips for a third Wilson Phillips album, ''

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''. In 2012, the reunited Wilson Phillips released the album ''Dedicated'', which comprised covers of songs by

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and The Mamas & the Papas. In June 2012, Wendy joined her sister Carnie and other members of the Beach Boys' families to form the vocal group, California Saga, which performed at the intermission during the homecoming Hollywood Bowl show of the Beach Boys' 50th anniversary tour.

Family

Born in

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, Wendy Wilson is the second daughter of

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founder

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and his first wife Marilyn. Her mother is of Jewish heritage, while her father is of Dutch, Scottish, English, German, Irish, and Swedish ancestry. Wilson married record producer/

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Daniel Knutson on May 24, 2002, in the rose garden of the Ritz-Carlton in Marina Del Rey. They have sons born in 2003 and 2004, and twin sons born in 2007.

Television appearances

In February 2008, Wilson appeared in an episode of the American reality television program '' Supernanny''. Her sister Carnie and her niece Lola Bonfiglio also made an appearance in the episode. In April 2008, Wilson appeared in an episode of the Tyra Banks show ''Amazing Moms''. On January 7, 2010, Wilson appeared with her sister, their mother Marilyn, and their husbands on a special edition of '' The Newlywed Game''. In 2012, Wilson Phillips created a reality television show called: ''Wilson Phillips: Still Holding On''. The show premiered on

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. In July 2016, Wilson Phillips reunited and performed on ABC's '' Greatest Hits''.

Musical career

* 1990:

– ''

'' * 1991: Wilson Phillips – '' Two Rooms'' (Elton John tribute album): song " Daniel" * 1992: Wilson Phillips – '' Shadows and Light'' * 1993: Wendy & Carnie Wilson – '' Hey Santa!'' * 1993: Wendy Wilson VA "Home" (Children's songs): her song "Jennifer" * 1997: The Wilsons – '' The Wilsons'' * 1998: Wilson Phillips – ''The Best of Wilson Phillips'' * 1998: Wendy & Carnie Wilson in Various Artists ''Love Shouldn't Hurt'' * 2000: Wilson Phillips – ''Greatest Hits'' (

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) * 2002: Wendy & Carnie Wilson in Al Jardine Family and Friends – ''Live in Las Vegas'' * 2004: Wilson Phillips – ''

'' * 2005: Wilson Phillips – ''The Best of Wilson Phillips'' (same as 1998 release) * 2007: Wendy & Carnie Wilson VA ''A Song for My Father'' : song "Warmth of the Sun" * 2010: Wilson Phillips – ''Christmas in Harmony'' * 2012: Wilson Phillips – ''Dedicated''

References

External links

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Wendy Wilson Dance Music Page
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California Music members