Sophie Simmons Explained
Sophie Simmons |
Birth Name: | Sophie Alexandra Tweed-Simmons |
Birth Date: | 7 July 1992 |
Birth Place: | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Years Active: | 2005–present |
Module: | Child: | yes | Father: | Gene Simmons | Mother: | Shannon Tweed | Relatives: | Nick Simmons (brother) | Spouse: | James Henderson |
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Sophie Alexandra Tweed-Simmons (born July 7, 1992) is an American singer, television personality, and model who promotes body positivity.[1]
Early life
Simmons was born in Los Angeles, California,[2] the daughter of Shannon Tweed, a Canadian actress and model, and Gene Simmons, an Israeli-American musician and bass player for Kiss.[3] Sophie Simmons is a dual American and Canadian citizen.[4]
At 14 years old,[5] Simmons began appearing on the reality television series Gene Simmons Family Jewels on A&E.[6] [7] The show featuring the family of four, including her brother Nick Simmons, ran for seven seasons from 2006 to 2012.[8]
She attended Pitzer College in Claremont, California, majoring in computer engineering and religious studies.[9] [10] While attending Pitzer, she played volleyball for the Pomona/Pitzer Sagehens.[11] Simmons explained she initially actively avoided her parents' career path: "I avoided the [music and modelling world] for a long time because I didn't want the comparisons between my parents and myself".[12]
Career
In January 2012, Simmons lent her name to Sophie's Place, a partly government-funded child advocacy centre. She advocated for the creation of the centre with the help of the mayor of Surrey, British Columbia, Dianne Watts, and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.[13] [14] Simmons and her family continue to support The Centre for Child Development and Sophie's Place Child and Youth Advocacy Centre by fundraising for the organizations which provide "a safe space where [children] can talk about their experience of physical, mental or sexual abuse with trained staff and law enforcement professionals."[15]
In 2014, Simmons launched a body positive clothing line for The Style Club.[16] She became a model,[17] an advocate for body positivity.[18] [19] [20] She was also featured in the 2016 documentary Straight/Curve which focuses on the debate over body image in modelling.[21]
In 2012, Simmons auditioned for the second season of the Fox music competition show The X Factor USA. She advanced to the Bootcamp but was eliminated in that stage of the competition.[22] In June 2013, she performed along with the Canadian vocal group The Tenors at their performance at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, California.[23]
In 2015, Simmons released her debut single, "Kiss Me", a cover of the Sixpence None the Richer's 1998 song by the same name.[24] In March 2017, she collaborated with the DJ duo Yellow Claw for a song on their second studio album, Los Amsterdam.[25] Simmons is the lyricist and vocalist on the album's first track, "Home".[26]
In early 2018, she released two solo singles, "Black Mirror" and "Burn Me Down". The music video for "Black Mirror" was released on February 23 on Billboard.[27] Written by Simmons a year earlier, the song, like the television show from which it gets its name, deals with people's relationship with their smartphones and social media.[28] "Black Mirror" debuted on Billboards Dance Club Songs chart at Number 43 on April 14.[29] The song remained on the list for ten weeks peaking at Number 20.[30]
Simmons again wrote a single with Yellow Claw and DOLF called "Cry Wolf", released in April 2018. The song featuring Simmons on vocals was released as a single before Yellow Claw's third album, New Blood.[31] [32] Simmons was also credited as one of the composers on "Summertime", a song featuring San Holo on New Blood.[33] In June 2018, she released her third solo single of the year, "Paper Cut".[34]
Filmography
Discography
Extended plays
As lead artist
As collaborator
Promotional singles
!Title!Year!Album"Jaded Woman" | 2016 | Country Crush (Original Soundtrack) | |
Notes and References
- News: Gene Simmons' Daughter Recalls Growing Up Around His Rockstar Lifestyle: 'It Was Very Normal'. Falcone. Dana Rose. April 27, 2018. People. October 2, 2018. en.
- Web site: Sophie Simmons Biography. BuddyTV. https://web.archive.org/web/20170703024756/http://www.buddytv.com/info/sophie-tweedsimmons-info.aspx. July 3, 2017. dead. October 2, 2018.
- News: Showbiz Analysis: Sophie Tweed-Simmons on Country Music and Facing Your Fears. Berk. Nancy. April 10, 2017. Parade. October 2, 2018. en.
- News: Sophie Tweed-Simmons stars in first Canadian film. Demara. Bruce. June 24, 2015. Toronto Star. October 2, 2018. en.
- News: Hollywood North: Tweed-Simmons clan returns to TV. Leiren-Young. Mark. November 14, 2013. Vancouver Sun. October 2, 2018. en-ca.
- Web site: Gene Simmons shows his Family Jewels. AAP. Australian Associated Press. December 11, 2007. The Age. en. October 2, 2018.
- Web site: Femme on Fire: Sophie Simmons. Lockhart. Michael J.. August 1, 2012. Playboy. https://web.archive.org/web/20160212055251/http://www.playboy.com/articles/femme-on-fire-sophie-simmons. February 12, 2016. dead. October 2, 2018.
- News: Sophie Tweed Simmons and Tara Simon React to 'X Factor' Editing. Angermiller. Michele Amabile. September 27, 2012. The Hollywood Reporter. October 2, 2018. en.
- News: Sophie Tweed-Simmons plays at the River Rock Casino Show Theatre. Derdeyn. Stuart. May 30, 2012. The Province. October 2, 2018. en-US.
- Web site: Gene Simmons' Daughter Sophie Survives Car Accident. Ramirez. Carlos. May 15, 2011. Noisecreep. en. October 2, 2018.
- Web site: 10 – Sophie Tweed-Simmons. Sagehen Athletics. en. January 2, 2020.
- News: Sophie Tweed-Simmons on Being 'Plus Size' in Hollywood. Hou. Kathleen. December 17, 2015. The Cut. October 3, 2018. en.
- News: Hoekstra. Gordon. January 16, 2012. Daughter of Gene Simmons lends her name to Surrey centre for abused children. en-ca. Vancouver Sun. October 2, 2018.
- News: B.C. abused kids' centre named after KISS daughter. January 15, 2012. CBC. October 3, 2018. en-US.
- News: KISS frontman donates $100,000 to Langley-based children's foundation. Ferguson. Dan. October 26, 2016. Aldergrove Star. October 3, 2018. en-US.
- News: 7 Reasons to Love Gene Simmons's Daughter. Hou. Kathleen. October 16, 2014. The Cut. October 3, 2018. en.
- News: Model Sophie Tweed-Simmons On Wellness and Finding Her Body Confidence: 'The Gym Used to Be a Punishment for What I Ate'. Calderone. Ana. December 21, 2015. People. October 3, 2018. en.
- News: How Sophie Tweed Simmons got involved with body positivity. Vanbibber. Brittany. January 1, 2016. AOL.com. October 3, 2018. en.
- News: Sophie Tweed-Simmons Says She Was Told She Wasn't 'Small Enough' to Model. Olya. Gabrielle. June 14, 2016. People. October 3, 2018. en.
- News: EXCLUSIVE: Sophie Simmons Strips Down For Her First Lingerie Photoshoot – Check Out the Sexy Pics!. Drysdale. Jennifer. June 24, 2016. Entertainment Tonight. October 3, 2018. en.
- News: EXCLUSIVE: The body image documentary that will change how you view plus-size modelling. Schill. Madison. June 30, 2015. Elle Canada. October 3, 2018. en-CA.
- News: Sophie Tweed-Simmons On Her 'X Factor' Elimination: 'I'm Not Going To Give Up' (Q&A). Angermiller. Michele Amabile. October 11, 2012. The Hollywood Reporter. October 3, 2018. en.
- News: Gene Simmons' daughter to perform with The Tenors. June 27, 2013. CTVNews. October 3, 2018. en-CA.
- News: Gene Simmons' Daughter Sophie Poses Nude After Being Body-Shamed As a Teenager. Seemayer. Zach. December 10, 2015. Entertainment Tonight. October 4, 2018. Behar. Deidre. en.
- News: Yellow Claw's New Album 'Los Amsterdam' Is Finally Here. Kennedy. Alexandra. March 31, 2017. Noiseporn. October 4, 2018. en-US.
- News: [Listen] Yellow Claw – Los Amsterdam Album Review]. Lesinski. Jacob. June 5, 2017. Mix 247 EDM. October 4, 2018. en-US.
- Graff . Gary . February 23, 2018 . Sophie Simmons Debuts With 'Black Mirror' Video, Talks Dad Gene Simmons 'Over-Sharing' Her Music . Billboard . October 2, 2018.
- Sophie Simmons, Gene's Daughter, Wants to Work for Her Own Success. Gonzales. Erica. April 12, 2018. Harper's Bazaar. October 3, 2018. en-US.
- Dance Songs: Top Dance Music Chart. April 14, 2018. Billboard. October 3, 2018.
- Dance Songs: Top Dance Music Chart. June 16, 2018. Billboard. October 3, 2018.
- News: Yellow Claw Announce Third Album "New Blood" Out Soon. Karakolis. Konstantinos. April 30, 2018. EDM.com. October 4, 2018. en.
- News: Yellow Claw Reveals Brand New Album with Three Songs Out Now. Meadow. Matthew. April 30, 2018. Your EDM. October 4, 2018. en-US.
- Web site: New Blood / Yellow Claw. June 22, 2018. TIDAL. en. October 4, 2018.
- News: Black Mirror singer Sophie Simmons says it's "fun writing about abstract ideas, dreams, and concepts" in indie pop. Sarkar. Barnana. June 26, 2018. Meaww. October 4, 2018. en-US.
- Web site: Different Songs, Same Sky - EP by Sophie Simmons . . October 15, 2023.
- Billboard Canadian Hot 100: Week of May 7, 2022. Billboard. May 3, 2022.
- Billboard Canada AC: Week of March 26, 2022. Billboard. March 22, 2022.
- Billboard Canada CHR/Top 40: Week of April 3, 2022. Billboard. March 29, 2022.
- Billboard Canada Hot AC: Week of April 3, 2022. Billboard. March 29, 2022.
- Dance Club Songs: Week of May 18, 2018. Billboard. April 26, 2022.
- Web site: Creep - Single by Sophie Simmons . . November 28, 2021.
- Web site: Sabotage - Single by Sophie Simmons . . November 28, 2021.
- Web site: If I Could - Single by Sophie Simmons . . November 28, 2021.
- Web site: Courage for Xmas - Single by Sophie Simmons . . November 28, 2021.
- Web site: Bigger Than Yours - Single by Sophie Simmons . . November 28, 2021.
- Web site: Selfish - Single by Sophie Simmons . . November 28, 2021.
- Web site: Love Turns Lonely - Single by Sophie Simmons . . November 28, 2021.
- Web site: Cellophane - Single by Sophie Simmons . . October 15, 2023.
- Web site: Right To Be Wrong - Single by Sophie Simmons . . October 15, 2023.
- Web site: Crossroads - Single by Sophie Simmons . . October 15, 2023.
- Web site: Kiss Me (feat. Sophie Simmons) - Single by Rebel . . December 24, 2021.
- Web site: Live at Night (feat. Sophie Simmons) - Single by Different Heaven . . December 24, 2021.
- Web site: Orbit (feat. Sophie Simmons) - Single by Rytmeklubben . . December 24, 2021.
- News: Sophie Simmons featured on new The Galaxy single 'Dangerous'. Frederick. Brittany. August 17, 2018. AXS. October 4, 2018.
- Web site: Harmless Heart (feat. Sophie Simmons) - Single by Tom Martin . . December 24, 2021.
- Web site: Magnets (feat. Sophie Simmons) - Single by Sam Feldt on Apple Music . iTunes Store . May 10, 2019 . 17 May 2019.
- Web site: Mine – Single by Felix Cartal & Sophie Simmons on Apple Music. iTunes Store. March 13, 2020. March 13, 2020.
- Web site: Rescue Me (feat. Sophie Simmons) – Single by Borgeous on Apple Music . Apple Music . April 17, 2020 . May 2, 2020.
- Web site: Shadows - Single by Frank Walker, Sophie Simmons & Nevada . . July 9, 2021 . September 2, 2021.
- Web site: Lovesick - Single by Alan Walker & Sophie Simmons . . November 4, 2022 . October 15, 2023.