Nicole Scherzinger is a well-known singer, actress, songwriter, dancer, and TV personality. The American singer primarily got famous for her role as the lead singer of the notorious Pussycat Dolls.
If you’re a fan of Nicole Scherzinger, you might have seen her posting pictures with her sister, Keala Scherzinger, on social media. Keala is a happily married woman with three daughters.
In this article, we’ll tell you everything you need to know about Keala Scherzinger, from her early life and career to the bond she has with her sister.
Early Life
Born in 1986 in Honolulu, Hawaii, Keala is the half-sister of Nicole Scherzinger. They have the same mother but different biological fathers.
Nicole’s father is Alfonso Valiente, who left the family when Nicole was only two. Nicole’s mother is Rosemary Elikolani Frederick, who’s of Hawaiian native and Ukrainian descent.
After Rosemary divorced Alfonso, she married Gary Scherzinger in 1983. Gary then adopted his stepdaughter Nicole and eventually gave her his surname.
Career
It’s not publicly known what Keala Scherzinger does for a living. She seems to avoid the media and spotlight. Even though she regularly posts on Instagram, there’s not much information about her job.
However, as her Instagram bio suggests, we think she might be investing in real estate.
Private Life
On February 28, 2009, Keala and Dave Leemon got married in Honolulu, Hawaii. Nicole was Keala’s maid of honor in a crowded and entertaining wedding where Nicole performed to entertain the guests. Among the guests was Lewis Hamilton, who was dating Nicole then.
We don’t have more information about Keala’s husband. She sometimes posts pictures of him on Instagram but seems to prioritize her personal life and doesn’t share any information about him.
The couple had three daughters: Liliana, Lexie, and Ellie. Liliana is the elder daughter, born in May 2008; she’ll turn 15 in 2023. Lexie and Ellie are identical twins born in 2009; they’ll turn 14 in 2023.
Liliana seems to enjoy playing volleyball, as Keala always uploads pictures of her daughter during tournaments.
As for the twins, they seem to enjoy playing soccer, as the mother uploaded a video of them playing while she was cheering from the sidelines.
Keala seems to enjoy fishing, as she posted multiple pictures from fishing trips with her husband.
The Sister Bond
Going through the sisters’ Instagram accounts, they seem to be very close. They travel together, attend each others’ celebrations and gather at Christmas and family events. Moreover, Keala’s daughters are close to their aunt Nicole.
Nicole posted a video in which her nieces rate her previous outfits. Other posts show the family having a quality time dancing on the beach and watching movies together at Christmas.
Even though Nicole doesn’t have daughters, she’s already a mother figure to Keala’s daughters. She regularly films TikTok videos with them dancing and singing.
The strong family bond between Nicole, Keala, and the kids is evident in Nicole’s post on December 28, 2022. The post features a funny video of the family during their gathering, preparing for the new year.
Latest Instagram Posts
Keala’s last post with her sister was on December 9, 2022, when Keala spent four days in L.A. with Nicole.
In the caption, Keala thanks her sister for being a great hostess, as usual. Nicole commented on the post, “Love you so much, sissy! Missing you all already”.
Nicole’s last post with her sister was the Christmas video we mentioned earlier. However, Nicole posted several photos and videos with her nieces after.
That includes three videos in which the girls rate Nicole’s outfits from the 2000s and a video of Nicole dancing with the girls to Harry Styles hit “as it was.”
To Sum Up
Keala Scherzinger is the sister of the famous Pussycat Dolls lead singer Nicole Scherzinger. The sisters share one mother but have different biological fathers. Despite this, the sisters seem to be very close, and it’s evident in their Instagram posts.
Nicole is famous as a singer, dancer, songwriter, and actress. Meanwhile, Keala lives a quiet life with her husband, Dave Leemon, and her three daughters: Liliana, Lexie, and Ellie.
Keala’s daughters seem to have a strong bond with their aunt Nicole. The girls usually appear on Nicole’s Instagram and TikTok, dancing and making funny videos with her.
