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Towanda Braxton, widely recognized as a member of the famous Braxton family, has built a career as a singer, actress, and reality TV star. She first gained attention as part of the R&B group The Braxtons, alongside her sisters, and later became a familiar face on the popular reality show Braxton Family Values.
Throughout her journey in the entertainment industry, Towanda has experienced both success and challenges. As per Celebrity Net Worth, her net worth is estimated to be $100,000, reflecting both her career accomplishments and the financial challenges she has faced.
Early life and family background of Towanda Braxton
Towanda Braxton was born Towanda Chloe Braxton on September 18, 1973, in Severn, Maryland. She was born in Severn, Maryland, with a strong musical lineage, with her brother named Michael Jr. and four sisters, including Toni, Trina, Tamar, and Traci. Their father was a Methodist minister and was employed in a power company.
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Evelyn Braxton, a pastor, cosmetologist, and retired opera singer, influenced her children musically, leading them to sing gospel songs from a young age. Towanda Braxton attended Bowie State University, where she majored in music education and joined the Zeta Phi Beta sorority, performing at various school events, further deepening her connection to the arts and community.
The Braxtons' musical career
The Braxtons' professional career started in 1989 when Towanda and her sisters signed a recording contract with Arista Records. In 1990, the group's first music single, Good Life, was released. It reached #79 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles chart. However, the song's less-than-expected success caused the group to be dropped by the label.
Toni Braxton was then signed as a solo artist to LaFace Records. The Braxtons also appeared in Toni Braxton's 1993 Seven Whole Days video. The Braxtons signed with LaFace Records but changed management and went on to be signed by Atlantic Records with a three-album contract.
On August 13, 1996, the Braxtons made their album So Many Ways, which was also a well-performed debut, ranking number 2 on the Billboard Heatseekers Albums chart and number 26 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.
The group soon experienced the first major change when Traci Braxton had to leave the group in 1995 due to her pregnancy, which made signing with Atlantic impossible. They continued as a trio until they broke up in 1998 after Tamar Braxton decided to pursue her solo career.
Reality TV fame of Towanda
Towanda Braxton's career took another turn in 2011 when she and her sisters starred in the WE TV reality series Braxton Family Values. The show gave a close view into the Braxton family's life and became the most highly-rated reality show on the network during the first season. The series ran for 7 seasons with 148 episodes.
Aside from the Braxton Family Values, Towanda appeared as a guest on many talk shows, including The Mo'Nique Show, The Arsenio Hall Show, and The Wendy Williams Show. The Braxtons got back together in 2015 to put out the album Braxton Family Christmas, which hit number one on the Billboard Heatseekers Albums chart.
Acting and business ventures
Towanda Braxton went into acting outside her reality TV career. Her film appearances include a role in Misguided Behavior in 2017, Every Day Is Christmas in 2018, Merry Wish-Mas in 2018, and It's Major in 2019. Her guest appearances in television series include Family Time in 2018 and Last Call in 2019.
Towanda Braxton has also tried her hand at business; in 2020, she launched her skincare line, T. Braxton Skin Care, inspired by her passion for beauty and wellness. This business move is just another chapter in this very diverse career.
Financial difficulties and bankruptcy
As per Celebrity Net Worth, in April 2019, Towanda filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. In the filing, Towanda Braxton declared to have incurred $537,000 in debt against her assets of $277,000. Her monthly income was $4,000, while her expenses were approximately $6,000. Among those she owed money to was her sister Tamar Braxton, who was liable to her in the sum of $35,000 from a personal loan.
Catch The Braxtons currently airing on WE TV.
