07/29/2026
🎙Celebrity Relatives... Monica Denise Arnold, known professionally as Monica, was born on October 24, 1980, in College Park, Georgia.
She is a Grammy Award-winning R&B singer, songwriter, and actress who rose to fame in the mid-1990s with her debut album Miss Thang.
Monica became an international star with the 1998 hit "The Boy Is Mine," her chart-topping duet with Brandy. Throughout her career, she has earned acclaim for her soulful vocals, emotional storytelling, and longevity in the music industry.
Marilyn Best(born August 3) is a former church singer and customer service representative for Delta Air Lines.
M.C. "Billy" Arnold Jr(born January 1, 1948-2026) was a mechanic for an Atlanta-based freight company.
Monica has credited both of her parents for influencing her life, and she later reconnected with her father after years of limited contact.
Today, Monica remains one of R&B's most respected artists, balancing a successful entertainment career with her roles as a mother, philanthropist, and advocate for community and social causes.
