- Born
- Birth nameChristopher Ruben Studdard
- Nicknames
- Ruu
- The Velvet Teddy Bear
- Chris
- Height6′ 3″ (1.91 m)
- Ruben Studdard was born on September 12, 1978 in Frankfurt, West Germany. He is an actor and producer, known for American Idol (2002), Obsessed (2009) and Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed (2004). He is married to Kristin Moore. They have two children. He was previously married to Surata Zuri McCants.
- SpousesSurata Zuri McCants(June 28, 2008 - April 2012) (divorced)Kristin Moore(? - present) (2 children)
- ChildrenOlivierHenri
- RelativesKevin Studdard(Sibling)
- His 205 jersey which represents Birmingham area code
- 2003 American Idol Winner!
- At his first audition for "American Idol", he sang Luther Vandross' "Superstar".
- Recognized by the 2004, 46th Annual Grammy Awards held on February 8, 2004 at the Los Angeles Staples Center and broadcast live on the CBS TV Network. He was nominated for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance for "Superstar", but lost to Luther Vandross for "Dance With My Father".
- His post-Idol single, which later appeared on his album Soulful, "Flying Without WIngs" climbed as high as the #2 spot on the US charts.
- Was considered for the role of "Fat Albert". He was later passed over in favor of Kenan Thompson.
- I want to be around for a long time. I don't want to be a one-hit wonder. I want to make sure I continue to make good music that my mom and everybody around me can be proud of.
- "It really doesn't bother me. I just do my thing. God has a plan for me right now." - on the several "American Idol" fans feeling that the runner-up, Clay Aiken, should have won instead.
- I don't have any concerns about my weight. I've always been healthy. I eat right. I'm just a big dude. I've always been happy with the person I am. So that will never change.
- The only thing about my life that's really changed is the fact that a lot of people know me now. I'm still the same person.
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