Trivia

Braxton was initially opposed to recording "Un-break My Heart" when its writer Diane Warren first suggested it for her. Fortunately for Toni, she changed her mind and the song, produced by David Foster, went on to top the U.S. charts and became a huge international hit in 1996.

Spokeswoman, Autism Speaks.

Suffers from the serious heart condition pericarditis and autoimmune disease lupus.

Once studied to be a teacher.

Has 2 sons: Denim Cole Braxton-Lewis (b. December 2, 2001) & Diezel Ky Braxton-Lewis (b. March 31, 2003) with ex-husband, Keri Lewis.

Her youngest son, Diezel, has autism.

The pedestal in Toni's video for "You're Making Me High" was used to make her appear taller than her height of 5' 2"

Has 7 Grammy Awards, including one for 1993's Best New Artist.

Actress Robin Givens was featured in Toni's video "He Wasn't Man Enough" as the cheating husband's wife.

Hospitalized in Las Vegas on April 7, 2008 for chest pains but released the next day.

Her albums of original material include 'Toni Braxton', 'Secrets', 'The Heat' and 'More Than a Woman'. She also released an album of Christmas songs in 2001 titled 'Snowflakes.'

Hospitalized in Los Angeles on December 7, 2012 for health issues related to lupus and blood clots.

Has been playing the piano since she was 10 years old.

Is an animal activist.

All 4 of her sisters (Towanda, Tamar, Traci and Trina) and her first name begin with the letter "T"

Daughter of Evelyn Braxton.

Currently getting ready to release her 5th studio album titled "Libra" with the first single "Please" already being and second single "Trippin'" around the corner. (September 2005)

Eats pancakes when she gets upset.

Used to be a Sunday school teacher.

Collects designer shoe boxes because they are too pretty to be thrown out.

Her cousin auditioned on American Idol (2002), season 4. However, he didn't make it past the audition.

Former member of The Braxtons.

Has four younger sisters: Traci Braxton (b. 1971), Towanda Braxton (b. 1973), Trina Braxton (b. 1974). and Tamar Braxton (b. 1977).

(April 29, 2019) Her niece Lauren Braxton, older brother Michael Conrad Braxton Jr.'s daughter, died from heroin and fentanyl intoxication at age 24.

Friends with Paula Abdul.

Originally set for a role in Gregory Nava's Why Do Fools Fall in Love (1998), starring Larenz Tate, but dropped out due to scheduling conflicts.

Loves the store Ross Dress for Less - especially on Tuesdays when she can use her mom's senior citizen discount.

Ranked #38 on VH1's 100 Sexiest Artists.

Starting to tour Album Liber around the country (January 2006)

Favorite TV show is House Hunters (1999) on HGTV.

Featured in People Magazine's 50 Most Beautiful People [1997].

People Magazine's 50 Most Beautiful People Multiple Appearances [1990-2003] (Ranked: 2).

Older sister of Traci Braxton, Trina Braxton, Towanda Braxton and Tamar Braxton.

Ex-sister-in-law of Vince Herbert.

Featured in People Magazine's Best Dressed [1997].

VH-1's 100 Greatest Love Songs [Performers] (Ranked: 45).

Rap-Up 50 Sexiest Women in Rap and R&B [2001] (Ranked: 3).

Was engaged to rapper Birdman from February 2018 to January 2019.

Friends with Steve Harvey.

All Shades of Fine - 25 Hottest Women of the Past 25 Years [BET - October 2005] (Ranked: 22).

FHM-Romania's 100 Sexiest Women [2001] (Ranked: 81).

FHM-France's 100 Sexiest Women [2003] (Ranked: 100).

FHM-Romania's 100 Sexiest Women [2003] (Ranked: 77).

Featured in FHM-France's 100 Sexiest Women [2001].

FHM's 100 Sexiest Women [2001] (Ranked: 31).

AskMen's 50 Most Beautiful Women [2001] (Ranked: 28).

AskMen's 99 Most Desirable Women [2003] (Ranked: 74).

FHM-Singapore's 100 Sexiest Woman [2001] (Ranked: 70).

Ebony Magazine's 55 Most Beautiful Black People [2000].

FHM-Russia's 100 Sexiest Women [2002] (Ranked: 48).