| BC Jean Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 4 in |
| Weight | 52 kg |
| Date of Birth | April 22, 1987 |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
| Religion |
Christianity |
BC Jean is an American singer, songwriter, and actor who gained popularity for writing and singing the song If I Were a Boy. Jean performed the song in 2008 and it gained global attention the same year in a version performed by Beyoncé. BC Jean’s discography also includes songs such as I’ll Survive You and Just a Guy.
Born Name
Brittany Jean Carlson
Nick Name
Jean, BC Jean
Sun Sign
Taurus
Born Place
Mercy Hospital, San Diego, California, United States
Residence
Los Angeles, California, United States
Nationality
Education
She went to a high school.
Occupation
Singer, Songwriter, Actor
Family
- Father – John Carlson (Investment advisor who also played trumpet and piano)
- Mother – Lori Carlson (Talent Manager)
Genre
Pop-rock, soul, dance-pop, and Europop
Instruments
Vocals and piano
Labels
RCA Records, J Records (Former)
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 4 in or 163 cm
Weight
52 kg or 115 lbs
Boyfriend / Spouse
BC Jean has dated –
- Mark Ballas (2012-Present) – Jean is married to Mark Ballas, a professional dancer and the Dancing with the Stars fame. After getting engaged on November 25, 2015, the couple had a Bohemian-style wedding on November 25, 2016, at the Calamigos Ranch in Malibu, California. In June 2023, it was revealed that they were expecting their first child together. On November 5, 2023, they were blessed with a baby boy named Banksi Wylde Ballas.
Race / Ethnicity
White
Hair Color
Blonde
Eye Color
Light Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Toned body structure
- Broad smile
Religion
Christianity
Best Known For
Co-writing the song “If I Were A Boy” for Beyonce’s third studio album.
As a Singer
Jean has released songs like Just a Guy (2010), I’ll Survive You (2011), and many others.
First TV Show
Jean was first seen on the talk show The Tonight Show with Jay Leno as a musical guest in 2011.
BC Jean Favorite Things
- Music Artist – Janis Joplin, Stevie Wonder, Aerosmith, Alanis Morissette, Gwen Stefani
- Favorite Songs – Tragic Kingdom by No Doubt and Jagged Little Pill By Alanis Morissette
BC Jean Facts
- She comes from a family of musicians. Her grandparents were also amongst the known faces in the music industry who had been signed to RCA Records for more than 30 years.
- She is a member of an Indie duo band Alexander Jean with her husband Mark Ballas.
- She started writing songs at the early age of 14.
- At 15, she made her first stage appearance with her high school band at the Sahara Casino in Las Vegas.
- After she signed with J Records, Clive Davis, The CEO of Sony Music Entertainment, stated, “You eagerly wait for a multi-talented new artist to come along like BC Jean. We’re all really delighted that BC has chosen us as her musical home.”
- September 10, 2010, saw the release of her first single “Just a Guy”.
- Dabbing her acting skills, Jean has starred in 16 episodes as Harper Walker in the web series Talent which was produced by Alloy TV on YouTube in 2011.
- Jean believes that “The best songs come from the heart when it’s the most honest and the most raw.”
Featured Image by BC Jean / Instagram
