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Jessica Lynn Sutta (born May 15, 1982) is an American singer, songwriter, dancer and former actress. She is a former member of the girl group The Pussycat Dolls. As a solo artist, Sutta shelved her first attempt with a debut album, Sutta Pop (2012), but went on to release two studio albums Feline Resurrection (2016) and I Say Yes (2017) and reached four number ones on US Dance Club Songs ("Show Me", "Make It Last", "I'm Gonna Get You" and "Distortion"), becoming the only former Pussycat Dolls' member to reach the top of an American chart.[1]
Prior to her music career, Sutta become captain squad Miami Heat's cheerleading squad in her teens and she had a brief acting career in the films Bully (2001) and From Justin to Kelly (2003) and soap opera Ocean Ave. (2002–2003).[1]
Early life
[edit]Jessica Lynn Sutta was born in Miami, Florida to a Catholic and Jewish family of Russian and Polish descent. At the age of three, she was enrolled in various dance classes and would later attend Miami City Ballet and the New World School of the Arts at the age of 14 to further her dance skills.[2][1] When she was 17, Sutta tore her ACL on both knees and switched to theatre, thinking her dance career was over.[3][4] Eventually, through rehabilitation Sutta's knees healed and joined NBA's cheerleading squad Miami Heat in 1999, becoming the captain in 2001.[3][5]
Career
[edit]2001–2010: Acting and the Pussycat Dolls
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In 2001 Sutta debuted as an actress in the crime drama film Bully, directed by Larry Clark.[1] From 2002 to 2003 she was cast as a series regular on Ocean Ave., in which she played Jody, a rich and arrogant teenager of an elite family.[6][7] In 2003 she played Nadine in the romantic comedy film From Justin to Kelly. She moved to Los Angeles to work as a dancer and met choreographer Robin Antin, who asked her to join the Pussycat Dolls, along with Nicole Scherzinger, Melody Thornton, Carmit Bachar, Ashley Roberts and Kimberly Wyatt.[8] The group achieved worldwide success with the singles "Don't Cha", "Stickwitu", "Buttons", and their multi-platinum debut album PCD (2005). Their second and final studio album Doll Domination (2008) contains hit singles "When I Grow Up", "I Hate This Part", and "Jai Ho!".[9]
Despite their commercial success, the group was plagued by internal conflict due to the emphasis on Scherzinger and the subordinate treatment of the other members.[10] In February 2010, for these reasons, Sutta, Wyatt, Roberts, and Thornton had announced their departures from the Pussycat Dolls and the group disbanded.[11] Sutta said in an interview she was tired of living in "the shadow of Scherzinger".[12]
2010–2018: Feline Resurrection and I Say Yes
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On September 19, 2010, Sutta released her debut solo single, "I Wanna Be Bad", as an independent artist, and the music video premiered exclusively on MTV.[13][14][15] In 2011 Sutta signed with Hollywood Records and released her first single on a record label, "Show Me", on August 23.[16][17][18] The song peaked at number one on the US Dance Club Songs, becoming the first former Pussycat Dolls to reach the top of an American chart.[19] In 2012 she worked on her debut album, titled Sutta Pop and produced by Timbaland, RedOne and Busbee, recording songs such as "Amplify", "Good Boy", "Jack in the Box", "Disco Ball" and "Kissing the Sky".[20][21][22] She also toured in festivals in US.[23] Sutta planned to release "Make It Loud" as the lead single, but in October 2012 she was dropped from Hollywood and the album was canceled; the label said they didn't know how to promote her image into a catalog of teen artists. She has since stated that she still intends to release the album.[24][25]
In 2013 she signed with the independent label Citrusonic Stereophonic and released two singles, "Again" on March 26 and "Lights Out" on August 20 – both songs reached top 5 on US Dance Club Songs.[26][27] In 2014 she signed with she signed to another independent label, Premier League Music, and released "Candy".[28] On the label, she released a series of singles, including "Bottle Bitch", "Let It Be Love", "Feline Resurrection" and "Damn! (I Wish I Was Your Lover)".[29] On June 9, 2016, she released her debut mixtape, Feline Resurrection, just for free download on her website.[30] The album compiled the five previously singles and twelve new songs. On March 3, 2017, she released her second work, I Say Yes, also her debut studio album commercially, produced by Dave Audé and Danny Majic.[31] The album was promoted with singles "Forever", "I Say Yes", "Feel Like Making Love" and "Distortion", the latter became her fourth number one single on US Dance Club Songs.[32][33]
2019–present: The Pussycat Dolls reunion
[edit]On November 29, 2019, the Pussycat Dolls confirmed their comeback and, on February 7, 2020, they released a new single, "React", with a live performance on the finale of The X Factor: Celebrity.[34][35][36] They announced a 36-date world tour, but plans were canceled due the worsening situation arising from the COVID-19 pandemic and the group ended the reunion in 2021.[37]
In 2021, Sutta took a hiatus from her artistic career to become a mother.[38]
Personal life
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From 2012 to 2014 she dated Australian presenter James Tobin.[39] In 2016 Sutta met drummer Mikey Marquart and they married on September 14, 2019, in Malibu.[40][41] In May 2021, Sutta gave birth to a boy, Michael Jesse.[38] In the same year she suffered neuropathy.
At the height of the Pussycat Dolls popularity, Sutta was struggling with alcoholism.[42] After the end of the group the problem got worse.[43] She has abstained from alcohol since 2016 after entering in Miami Beach House Rehab Center.[40]
Philanthropy
[edit]Sutta is a supporter of gay rights. In December 2010, she appeared in a YouTube video by the LGBT for-profit company FCKH8, and a play on the NOH8 Campaign.[44] In 2016, Sutta headlined the second annual Babes for Boobs bachelor auction benefitting Susan G. Komen L.A. She also headlined the Main Stage at San Francisco Pride and paid tribute to the victims and families of the Orlando nightclub shooting.
Discography
[edit]- Feline Resurrection (2016)
- I Say Yes (2017)
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Bully | Emma[45] |
| 2003 | From Justin to Kelly | Nadine[46] |
| 2015 | Single in South Beach | Herself |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002–2003 | Ocean Ave. | Jody Starr / Abby | Main role; 159 episodes |
| 2008 | Pussycat Dolls Present: Girlicious | Herself | 8 episodes |
| 2012 | America's Next Top Model | Guest Judge | Episode: "Jessica Sutta"[47] |
Music videos
[edit]| Year | Title | Artist |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | "Miami" | Will Smith |
| "Don't Let This Moment End" | Gloria Estefan | |
| 2003 | "Suga Suga" | Baby Bash |
| "Spanish" | Craig David | |
| 2004 | "Don't Cry for Pain" | Ana Johnsson |
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Ceremony | Year | Award | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grammy Awards | Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals | "Stickwitu" | Nominated |
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[edit]Jessica Sutta
View on GrokipediaEarly life
Family background and childhood
Jessica Lynn Sutta was born on May 15, 1982, in Miami, Florida, to parents of mixed ethnic and religious backgrounds. Her father is Ashkenazi Jewish, with ancestry tracing to Russia, Poland, and Romania, while her mother has Irish Catholic heritage and partial Japanese descent.[10][11] Sutta has personally described her origins as encompassing "Irish-Japanese Catholic and Russian-Polish Jewish heritage."[10] Raised as an only child in an interfaith household blending Catholic and Jewish traditions, Sutta's early environment reflected her parents' differing faiths.[12] At the age of three, she began formal dance training, which marked the start of her lifelong involvement in performing arts.[10][11] Limited public details exist on her immediate family dynamics beyond these foundational elements, with no verified accounts of siblings or extended relatives influencing her formative years.Education and initial training in performing arts
Sutta commenced her performing arts training in Miami, Florida, at the age of three, enrolling in various dance classes that included ballet.[13] [14] This early exposure laid the foundation for her development as a dancer, emphasizing disciplines such as ballet amid her childhood in a city known for its vibrant arts scene.[6] By age fourteen, in approximately 1996, she advanced to the New World School of the Arts, a public magnet high school specializing in performing and visual arts, where she pursued intensive dance studies.[15] [5] Her training there supplemented earlier experiences and included rigorous practice, though it was later complicated by bilateral anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears sustained during dance activities.[5] Sutta also trained at the Miami City Ballet, honing technical skills in classical and contemporary dance forms that informed her later professional pursuits in performance.[15] These formative experiences, combining structured school-based instruction with extracurricular ballet, positioned her for early opportunities such as cheerleading for the Miami Heat prior to high school graduation, demonstrating her emerging proficiency in group choreography and stage presence.[6]Career
Early acting and dance pursuits (2001–2005)
In 2001, Sutta performed as a dancer and cheerleader for the NBA's Miami Heat squad, having joined during her late teens prior to high school graduation.[6][16] Her role capitalized on her early training in dance, which began at age three and included studies at Miami City Ballet and New World School of the Arts.[15] That same year, Sutta debuted in acting with a minor role as "Blonde" in the crime drama film Bully, directed by Larry Clark.[17] In 2002, she appeared in the television series Ocean Ave., portraying characters including Jody Starr, Abby, and Abbey across episodes.[18] She also featured in music videos for artists such as Will Smith, Craig David, and Gloria Estefan during this period, showcasing her dance skills in backup performances.[3] By 2003, Sutta relocated to Los Angeles to pursue further opportunities in dance and acting.[19] Shortly after, during an audition for a public service announcement featuring Smokey Bear, she caught the attention of choreographer Robin Antin, leading to her recruitment into the burlesque dance troupe The Pussycat Dolls.[19] That year, she had small parts in From Justin to Kelly as Bracelet Girl and an uncredited role as a prostitute in Bad Boys II.[20][21] Through 2005, Sutta continued performing with The Pussycat Dolls as a dancer in their live shows, honing her skills in burlesque and contemporary routines before the group's transition to recording artists.[22]Rise with The Pussycat Dolls (2006–2010)
Sutta's prominence within The Pussycat Dolls grew during the group's transition from burlesque ensemble to global pop act, with the 2006 promotion of their debut studio album PCD marking a pivotal commercial breakthrough. The album, featuring Sutta's background vocals and dance performances in music videos such as "Buttons" and "Wait a Minute," achieved multi-platinum status, selling over 2.7 million copies in the United States by June 2007 according to Nielsen SoundScan data reported by Billboard.[23] This success propelled the group to international arenas, including headlining the PCD World Tour starting in September 2006, which spanned North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia, showcasing Sutta's choreography alongside vocal harmonies on tracks like "Stickwitu."[24] The group's momentum continued with the release of their second album, Doll Domination, on September 23, 2008, via Interscope Records, where Sutta took lead vocals on the track "If I Was a Man," co-written and produced by the Nervo sisters.[25] The album debuted at number 4 on the Billboard 200 and included hits like "When I Grow Up" and "I Hate This Part," though it sold fewer units than PCD, with approximately 415,000 copies in the U.S. by year-end per industry tracking. Sutta participated in promotional performances, including live renditions of her lead single during European dates, highlighting her evolving role beyond dancing.[26] In 2009, The Pussycat Dolls launched the Doll Domination Tour (also known as the World Domination Tour in select markets), a 100-date production co-headlined with Lady Gaga in North America, emphasizing high-energy choreography that Sutta helped develop. However, during the Australian leg on May 2, 2009, Sutta sustained a severe back injury—later described as broken ribs and a hip issue—from a mishandled lift in a Sydney performance, forcing her to miss subsequent shows including Melbourne's Rod Laver Arena date.[27] The group continued as a quartet for the tour's remainder, but Sutta's recovery complications contributed to her departure announcement in January 2010, shifting focus to solo endeavors amid the group's declining cohesion.[28]Transition to solo artistry (2010–2016)
Sutta left The Pussycat Dolls in January 2010 to pursue a solo music career.[28] The departure followed a rib fracture she sustained during the group's Australian tour in summer 2009, after which she received insufficient support from management, prompting her exit alongside other members and the ensemble's disbandment.[29] On September 19, 2010, Sutta independently released her debut solo single "I Wanna Be Bad," co-written and co-produced with Tearce Keaz, with its music video premiering on MTV.[30] She signed with Hollywood Records and began developing tracks for a planned debut album titled Sutta Pop, targeting a potential May 2012 release, but the project was ultimately shelved due to label decisions, leaving several songs unreleased officially though later leaked online.[31] Sutta continued issuing digital singles, including "Show Me" in 2011, and featured on tracks by artists such as Paul van Dyk.[16] Facing challenges in securing major commercial success, she persisted with independent efforts, releasing additional singles like "Lights Out" and "Again" during this period. By 2016, under the moniker J Sutta, she issued the mixtape Feline Resurrection on June 9 as a free digital download, compiling five reworked prior recordings alongside new compositions to reassert her artistic direction.[32]Solo releases and independent efforts (2017–2019)
In 2017, Sutta released her debut studio album, I Say Yes, on March 3 via the independent label Premier League Music.[33] Executive produced by Rico Love, the project comprised 17 tracks emphasizing dance-pop and R&B influences, with Sutta handling primary vocals and co-writing select songs.[34] The album followed her earlier mixtape efforts and marked a shift toward self-directed production after prior major-label setbacks, allowing greater creative control despite limited commercial promotion.[28] Sutta's independent pursuits extended into 2019 with the release of the single "Our Song Comes On," a collaboration with producer Marc Stout issued on May 24.[35] Distributed digitally through Dauman Music, the track featured an extended mix and subsequent remix EP, targeting club and electronic dance audiences.[36] No full-length projects emerged in 2018, reflecting a focus on sporadic singles and performances amid her independent status, which prioritized niche dance chart performance over broad mainstream distribution.[37]Pussycat Dolls reunion attempts and fallout (2019–2022)
The Pussycat Dolls, featuring Jessica Sutta alongside Nicole Scherzinger, Carmit Bachar, Ashley Roberts, and Kimberly Wyatt, reunited publicly on November 30, 2019, during the X Factor: Celebrity final, where they performed a medley of hits including "Buttons," "When I Grow Up," and "Don't Cha," followed by the debut of their new single "React."[38] The single "React" was released commercially, with its music video premiering on February 7, 2020, marking the group's first new material in a decade.[39] Building on this momentum, the group announced the "Unfinished Business" reunion tour, slated to launch internationally in April 2020 with dates across Europe, Asia, and Australia.[40] The tour encountered repeated delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with rescheduling attempted into 2021 and beyond amid global restrictions on live events.[40] [41] On January 8, 2022, Scherzinger posted on Instagram announcing the tour's cancellation, citing the pandemic's persistent impact and inability to reschedule effectively.[42] [41] Sutta and Bachar publicly stated they discovered the decision via Scherzinger's social media, without any prior consultation or official notice from her or the group's management.[43] [44] They described the revelation as a shock, emphasizing that the other members had not been involved in the choice to end the tour.[43] [40] Sutta and Bachar countered Scherzinger's narrative by asserting the cancellation reflected unilateral action rather than insurmountable external factors alone, while expressing optimism that "this is not the end of the Dolls story" and hinting at independent future plans for the group.[40] The discord escalated broader tensions, as evidenced by September 2021 litigation from founder Robin Antin against Scherzinger for alleged breach of a contract granting Scherzinger a 49% stake in a new Pussycat Dolls entity tied to the reunion.[45] Scherzinger responded with a cross-complaint in August 2022, accusing Antin of mismanagement and failure to fulfill promotional obligations.[46] Sutta, though not a direct party to the suits, aligned with the non-lead members' perspective of fractured communication undermining the revival efforts.[43]Recent activities and advocacy
Post-reunion projects (2023–present)
Following the collapse of the Pussycat Dolls reunion efforts in 2022, Jessica Sutta has not released any new solo singles, albums, or EPs as of October 2025.[16] No major tours or concert series have been announced or undertaken during this period.[49] Sutta has made sporadic live appearances, including a performance documented on March 10, 2025, where she performed as a former member of the Pussycat Dolls.[50] Social media references in October 2025 alluded to involvement in a promotional tour linked to Pussycat Dolls-related activities, though specifics on performances or musical content were not detailed.[51] In interviews during 2023 and 2024, Sutta discussed her solo career trajectory but announced no forthcoming projects.[52][53]Vaccine injury experience and public testimony
In August 2021, Jessica Sutta received her first dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, followed by a second dose later that year.[54] [7] Three days after the initial injection, she experienced severe muscle spasms in her right rib, described as a burning knife-like pain that persisted and worsened.[55] [7] Symptoms escalated to include debilitating fatigue, neurological issues, and episodes where she felt on the brink of death, rendering her bed-bound for extended periods and unable to perform basic activities.[54] [56] Sutta initially remained silent about her condition for nearly two years, attributing this to fear of professional repercussions in the entertainment industry.[57] In March 2023, she publicly disclosed her experience via an Instagram video, stating, "after many years of suffering and staying silent, I finally decided to share my story," and linking her symptoms to the vaccine while expressing solidarity with other injured individuals.[57] She detailed ongoing challenges, including chronic pain and mobility limitations, which disrupted her career and personal life despite medical interventions.[7] [58] By 2025, Sutta had emerged as a vocal advocate for vaccine-injured individuals, collaborating with organizations like React19 and sharing her testimony in media appearances, including interviews with Epoch Times and podcasts focused on vaccine safety.[59] [60] [58] In a March 2025 Daily Mail interview, she recounted being left "debilitated" post-vaccination, emphasizing the lack of immediate medical acknowledgment and her reliance on family support for recovery.[55] Her advocacy highlights themes of resilience through faith and community, while critiquing perceived dismissals of adverse events by health authorities.[60] [61] Sutta has not fully recovered but reports gradual improvement, crediting alternative therapies and determination.[54] [58]Controversies
Allegations of exploitation in The Pussycat Dolls
In October 2017, former Pussycat Dolls member Kaya Jones alleged that the group functioned as a "prostitution ring," claiming members were paid only $500 per week despite commercial success, subjected to abuse and mistreatment by executives, and coerced into sexual relations with industry figures as a condition of their positions.[62][63] Jones, who departed the group in 2005 prior to its peak fame, stated on Twitter that "no one reported it because they were all abused" and warned of severe repercussions for speaking out.[64] Jessica Sutta, along with fellow active members Nicole Scherzinger, Melody Thornton, Kimberly Wyatt, and Ashley Roberts, issued a joint statement refuting Jones's claims as "false allegations," emphasizing that they could not endorse them while expressing solidarity with verified victims of industry abuse, harassment, and exploitation.[63][65] Group founder Robin Antin separately described the accusations as "disgusting, ridiculous lies" motivated by Jones's desire for attention.[66] No other former or current members, including Sutta, have publicly corroborated Jones's specific claims of sexual exploitation. In May 2018, the Pussycat Dolls, represented by Scherzinger, Sutta, Thornton, Wyatt, and Roberts, filed a defamation lawsuit against the Daily Mail for publishing articles echoing Jones's allegations, including assertions of drugging, physical abuse, and prostitution; the suit contended these reports were fabricated and damaging.[67][68] The claims remain uncorroborated by independent evidence or additional testimony from the group's eight-year tenure, with denials highlighting a lack of substantiation beyond Jones's account.[69]Internal group disputes and reunion cancellation
In late 2019, The Pussycat Dolls announced a reunion with the release of the single "React", featuring original members Nicole Scherzinger, Carmit Bachar, Ashley Roberts, Kimberly Wyatt, and Jessica Sutta, amid plans for a 2020 world tour.[43] However, the project faced escalating internal conflicts over profit distribution, creative control, and contractual terms, with Scherzinger reportedly seeking a larger share of revenues—allegedly up to 75%—and veto power over decisions, which founder Robin Antin contested as breaching group agreements.[70] These tensions, compounded by the COVID-19 pandemic's disruptions to touring, led to repeated delays and ultimately derailed the effort.[71] By September 2021, Antin filed a lawsuit against Scherzinger in Los Angeles Superior Court, accusing her of halting rehearsals and promotions unless granted preferential financial and decision-making privileges, which Antin claimed violated the equitable profit-sharing model established for the group.[72] Scherzinger countersued, alleging mismanagement by Antin and seeking to dissolve restrictive contracts tied to the Pussycat Dolls brand.[71] Jessica Sutta, alongside Bachar, publicly highlighted communication breakdowns during this period, stating in joint Instagram posts that group decisions were increasingly unilateral.[40] The tour's cancellation crystallized these fractures on January 7, 2022, when Scherzinger posted on Instagram attributing the decision to a COVID-19 surge, without prior consultation with all members.[43] Sutta and Bachar responded hours later via their own social media, asserting they received "no official notification" of the cancellation and learned of it solely through Scherzinger's announcement, underscoring a lack of collective agreement.[73] This public discord fueled perceptions of Scherzinger's dominance, with other members like Wyatt later describing her as "elusive" in coordinating group activities.[74] The legal standoff between Scherzinger and Antin persisted until November 2024, when both parties reached an undisclosed settlement, effectively ending the reunion prospects without a full tour or further releases.[72] Sutta has since focused on solo endeavors, with no indications of renewed group collaboration, reflecting deeper rifts over equity and leadership that predated the pandemic but were exacerbated by it.[75]Personal life
Marriage and family
Sutta met drummer Mikey Marquart in 2016, and the couple married on September 14, 2019, in Malibu, California.[76][77] On May 25, 2021, Sutta and Marquart welcomed their first child, a son named Michael Jesse Marquart, nicknamed "MJ," in Santa Monica, California; the infant weighed 8 pounds, 6 ounces, and measured 21 inches at birth.[78][79][80] No further children have been publicly reported as of 2025.[81]Philanthropic involvements
Sutta became involved in advocacy efforts supporting individuals impacted by adverse events from COVID-19 vaccines after experiencing a severe reaction to the Moderna mRNA shot on August 25, 2021.[82] Her work includes serving as Creative Director and a member of the Advisory Board for React19, a patient-led non-profit charity founded to deliver financial aid, emotional support, medical referrals, and research funding to those with long-term vaccine injuries worldwide.[83] Through this role, she contributes to creative initiatives aimed at raising awareness and building community resources for affected patients and families.[84] In 2023, Sutta joined the Advisory Board of PERK, an organization focused on advancing medical freedom, parental rights, and legislative protections, with a particular emphasis on aiding vaccine-injured individuals who have faced societal silencing.[85] PERK's efforts include grassroots advocacy and policy strategies to promote healing and recognition for those harmed by vaccines.[85] These involvements represent her primary philanthropic commitments, centered on direct support and systemic change for vaccine-related health challenges rather than broader charitable donations or unrelated causes.[83]Discography
Studio albums and EPs
Sutta's solo career initially faced setbacks with the shelving of her planned debut album Sutta Pop in 2012, which was intended for release via Hollywood Records but ultimately discarded due to label issues. She later self-released the mixtape Feline Resurrection on October 9, 2016, consisting of tracks originally developed for a full-length project, distributed for free via her website song-by-song. Her only confirmed studio album is I Say Yes, released on March 3, 2017, under the artist name J Sutta via Premiere League Productions. The 10-track album features dance-pop and electronic influences, with collaborations including Rico Love on the title track, and marked her first official full-length solo release after years of singles and independent efforts.[86] No traditional EPs are prominently documented in her discography, though remix packages like Our Song Comes On (The Remixes) (2019) have been issued digitally.| Title | Release date | Label | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| I Say Yes | March 3, 2017 | Premiere League Productions | Debut studio album; 10 tracks; features Rico Love on title track.[33][87] |
Singles
Sutta's solo singles career began with the independent release of "I Wanna Be Bad" on September 19, 2010, which she co-wrote and co-produced with Tearce Keaz but did not achieve significant chart success. Her major-label debut single "Show Me", issued in August 2011 via Hollywood Records, peaked at number one on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart in November 2011, marking her breakthrough as a solo dance artist. "Make It Last", released in 2012, also reached number one on the same chart, as confirmed by her representation. In 2013, "Lights Out" was issued but peaked lower at number three on the US Dance Club Songs chart. Subsequent releases included "Let It Be Love" featuring Rico Love, which charted at number four on the Billboard Dance Club Songs tally. Sutta achieved another chart-topper with "Distortion" in 2016, which ascended to number one on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart dated February 18, 2017, from her album I Say Yes. Additional singles such as "Again" and tracks from her 2016 album Feline Resurrection followed, though they garnered less commercial impact on major charts.| Title | Release year | Album | Peak (US Dance Club Songs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| I Wanna Be Bad | 2010 | Non-album single | — |
| Show Me | 2011 | Sutta Pop | 1[88] |
| Make It Last | 2012 | Non-album single | 1[6] |
| Lights Out | 2013 | Non-album single | 3 |
| Let It Be Love (feat. Rico Love) | 2014 | Non-album single | 4 |
| Distortion | 2016 | I Say Yes | 1[33] |
Filmography
Film roles
Sutta's film debut came in 2001 with the independent drama Bully, directed by Larry Clark, where she played a minor role credited as "Blonde," depicting a group of Florida teenagers involved in hedonism and murder.[17] The film received mixed reviews for its raw portrayal of youth delinquency but was noted for its ensemble cast including Brad Renfro and Rachel Miner.[17] In 2003, she appeared in From Justin to Kelly, a romantic musical comedy stemming from the first season of American Idol, portraying "Bracelet Girl" in a brief scene amid the story of beach romance between contestants Justin Guarini and Kelly Clarkson.[20] The film, released by 20th Century Fox, underperformed critically and commercially, earning a reputation as a rushed post-reality TV production.[20] That same year, Sutta had an uncredited but acknowledged brief role as a prostitute in Bad Boys II, the action sequel starring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence, involving high-stakes chases and undercover operations against drug cartels in Miami.[15] Her involvement aligns with her early career in music videos and dance, prior to joining The Pussycat Dolls.[15]Television appearances
Sutta began her television career with a role in the short-lived soap opera Ocean Ave., portraying the characters Jody Starr, Abby, and Abbey across episodes aired from 2002 to 2003.[3] The series, set in a coastal town and involving a serial killer plot, featured her in supporting capacities amid a cast that included Megan Fox as her character's sister.[18] During her time with The Pussycat Dolls, Sutta appeared as herself in the 2008 CW reality series Pussycat Dolls Present: Girlicious, a competition to form a new girl group, where she participated in mentoring and performance segments across multiple episodes, including "Kitchen Confrontation." In 2012, she served as a guest judge on season 18, episode 6 of America's Next Top Model, titled "Jessica Sutta and Nadine Coyle," evaluating contestants' music video challenges alongside host Tyra Banks, Nigel Barker, and Kelly Cutrone.[89] Additional appearances include self-credits on Fashion News Live (episode aired 2007) as herself, E! True Hollywood Story (2008 episode on The Pussycat Dolls), Hey Qween! (2015) as a guest, and a performance as guest artist with The Pussycat Dolls on the 2019 live final of The X Factor: Celebrity.[90][91]Music videos
Sutta released the music video for her debut solo single "I Wanna Be Bad" on October 19, 2010, via Radar Online premiere, featuring a concept inspired by mischievous rebellion in a studio setting. The video was directed by Frank E. Flowers, emphasizing Sutta's dance background with choreographed sequences.[92]| Year | Title | Director |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Show Me | Skinny[93] |
| 2011 | Pin-Up Girl | Eugene Riecansky[94] |
| 2014 | Candy | Unspecified[95] |
| 2016 | Forever | Jose Omar[96] |
| 2017 | When a Girl Loves a Boy (feat. Pitbull) | Unspecified[97] |
Awards and nominations
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- https://www.[songkick](/page/Songkick).com/artists/3203446-jessica-sutta