Andra Day, a singer and actress who struggles with imposter syndrome, is inspired by her parents, who always did their best despite their discomfort.
She has been able to mark her name in the American R&B music industry. She has received several awards including a Grammy Award, an Emmy Award, and a Golden Globe Award.
Highlights
- Andra Day is an African-American actress who will appear in the Netflix show, “The Deliverance.”
- Her mother, Delia Batie is an author who always has faith in god.
- Day’s dad, Joseph shows his love for his daughter by attending most of her events.
Apart from singing, Day made her acting debut in the Lee Daniels biopic The United States vs. Billie Holiday as Billie Holiday.
Moreover, she performed “Lift Every Voice and Sing” on the pregame show of Super Bowl LVIII.
Recently, filmmaker, Lee Daniels revealed the cast of his new Netflix thriller “The Deliverance,” which includes Day, who has faith in his production.
African-American Singer, Andra Day’s Mother, D.A. Batie, Is An Author
The Grammy winner hails from San Diego, California. She appears to have roots connected to African-American heritage. She shares a close bond with her parents, Delia and Joseph.
Day is often seen with her mom, Delia, and dad at most award functions, showing her appreciation for them.
Moreover, her mother is a reputed author, who is notable for her deep faith and strong work ethic. She instilled these qualities in the musician from a young age.
As a supportive and loving parent, Delia, her mom has been a source of inspiration for her, encouraging her to pursue her dreams.
“First and foremost, my mother shared with me God, a relationship with God, and my faith so that is something that I definitely passed down to my daughter Andra. I really believe that generational wisdom is rooted in faith.”
Delia Batie
Andra Day’s Musical Career Was Influenced By Her Father, Joseph’s Love For Motown
The Emmy Award winner has always been a fan of the R&B music genre. However, her dad’s deep affection for Motown had a lasting impact on her.
Additionally, her dad, Joseph, is a good singer. When she was 17 her parents parted ways and later they got divorced.
Nonetheless, Day has a close relationship with both her parents. She revealed that her dad met Adele backstage at the Grammys, who was casually chatting with Adele.
“My dad is so funny. He happened to be right backstage, standing right next to Adele before she went on to perform. They were just sort of hanging out, so my dad walks up to Adele and was like, ‘Hey, you know, my daughter is Andra Day.’ And of course she’s so sweet! She obliges him. She starts giving a massage on his back.
Andra Day
Also, Mr Joseph, a San Diego native has been a supportive figure in her life. He attended her press conference at the Super Bowl with a smile.
“My father, he always reminded me, you were either in something or you’re out. There was no grey area,”
Andra day
Additional Information
- Andra Day’s estimated net worth is around $4 million as of 2024.
- She is currently single, but, she plans to freeze her eggs and hopes to adopt children in the future.
- Day has an older sister known as Nadea Guillory, who attended Oscar with her in 2021 as her date.
