Amber Riley's life since Glee - The Masked Singer, heartbreaking split and pop fame

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The Masked Singer US winner Amber Riley became a household name in 2009, when she starred in the hit Hollywood TV series Glee as Mercedes Jones.From there it has been onwards and upwards for the star - making history with multiple reality TV wins and launching a successful musical theatre career.She has appeared on both the US and UK version of The Masked Singer, having been unmasked on Saturday night's show, after a stellar performance in the series.

However she has also encountered heartbreak too, including the deaths of two of her close co-stars from Glee.READ MORE: Masked Singer Jellyfish real identity 'exposed' as fans twig former winner return twistAs Amber Riley turns 37 years old, Daily Star takes a look at the actress' life.Amber Riley rose to worldwide fame in 2009 for her portrayal of Mercedes Jones in smash hit series Glee.She appeared on the programme for six years between 2009 to 2015, with her and the cast winning a Screen Actors Guild Award, along with receiving nominations for The Teen Choice Awards and Grammy Awards.Mercedes became known for her outstanding voice during her time on the show, performing songs such as Respect, Try a Little Tenderness and I Will Always Love You.Speaking about her time on the programme, she told Entertainment Weekly: "It’s been a couple of years, and it’s been a really good run."Glee‘s been an amazing blessing in my life, and to so many other people…I’m sure everybody can attest to a story, or a character they love, or something that really touched their heart, so I was really blessed to be a part of that for so many years."From there it has been onwards and upwards for the star, appearing in films and TV series such as The Wiz Live!