Jordin Sparks is a singer and actress, however she is not the one well-known one in her household. Meet her mother and former NFL-playing dad!
Jordin Sparks, 32, is a profitable songstress most identified for successful Season 6 of American Idol when she was simply 17 years previous. She is the one daughter of her two mother and father, Phillippi Sparks, 53, and Jodi Sparks. She additionally has one sibling, her brother, P.J. Sparks, 31. Get to know the musician’s mother and father beneath!
Phillippi Sparks
Phillippi is known in his personal proper since he performed within the NFL from 1992 to 2001. Jordin’s dad first performed for the legendary New York Giants from 1992 to 2000 earlier than he moved on to play for the Dallas Cowboys from 2000 to 2001. In 1987, the 5′ 11″ cornerback graduated from Maryvale Excessive Faculty in Phoenix, Arizona, earlier than enjoying soccer at Glendale Group School in Arizona. It was not lengthy till Phillippi performed school soccer at Arizona State and started his NFL profession in 1992.
Though he had two youngsters with Jordin’s mother, Jodi, the pair ultimately parted methods. His official IMDb profile states that he and Jodi have been married at one level, however it isn't clear when. The outlet additionally experiences that he has been married to a lady named Vivian Romero since Oct. 2015.
Jordin and her father have a really shut relationship. The mom-of-one usually posts about her household, particularly her dad on her Instagram. Again in December 2021, the “Tattoo” singer shared a photograph of her dad paying tribute to the late soccer star John Madden. Jordin captioned the put up, “My Dad doesn’t have IG however needed to indicate everybody how a lot he loves John Madden. He stated: ‘He was a greatest a part of the explanation why I made All Madden! He cherished the blokes who by no means bought the credit score they deserved and I used to be one in every of his guys!!!’ My Dad is without doubt one of the finest and John at all times made positive to offer #22 his props. Thanks for every thing John. Relaxation simple.” The candy photograph confirmed Phillippli smiling ear-to-ear and sporting a varsity jacket with the phrases “All-Madden Group” throughout the again.
Jodi Sparks
Jodi is Jordin’s mom and the mom of her brother P.J. Though her daughter is a Grammy-nominated singer, Jodi lives her life out of the general public eye. She has, nonetheless, been photographed together with her lovely daughter on the pink carpet for quite a few events. Jordin additionally options her momma on her Instagram from time-to-time as nicely. Again in July 2019, Jordin went to the water park together with her mother and household and shared the candy second on social media. She captioned the put up, “Reminiscing about extending the weekend @kalahariresorts! We had a lot enjoyable spending time collectively as a household!” The household group shot featured Jordin, Jodi, and Jordin’s husband, Dana Isaiah, 30, together with their cute son, Dana Isaiah Thomas Jr., 4.
Each of Jordin’s mother and father confirmed as much as help their daughter on the pink carpet of the 2012 film premiere for Sparkle. Jordin starred within the musical drama alongside legendary singer Whitney Houston, Carmen Ejogo, and extra. On the pink carpet for the movie’s premiere, Jodi and Phillippi have been seen giving their daughter a kiss on the cheek as she celebrated the foremost accomplishment.