Andrea Kelly

Andrea Danyell Kelly (née Lee, January 28, 1974), known professionally as Drea, is an American choreographer, dancer, and actress. She is the second ex-wife of singer-songwriter R. Kelly.

Background and personal life Andrea Danyell Lee was born in Chicago, Illinois, on January 28, 1974.

In 1996, Drea, then aged 22, married singer–songwriter R. Kelly in Colorado. Prior to their marriage, Drea was a backup dancer for Kelly.

In 2018, Drea revealed on talk show The View that R. Kelly emotionally and physically abused her throughout their marriage. She stated the abuse became so severe that she contemplated suicide. Drea detailed an incident where Kelly assaulted her in the back of his Hummer, and as a result she has PTSD. Another time, Kelly "hogtied" her in bed, raped her, and fell asleep while she was still tied. She stated her motive for speaking out many years after their divorce as being to help other victims of domestic violence.

Filmography Film Year Title Role Notes 2013 The Big Dirty List Show: 50 Years of Sex and Music Herself Documentary 2015 Before "I Do" Breanna Taylor Chocolate City Dance Instructor Cameo

Television Year Title Role Notes 2012 Big Morning Buzz Live with Carrie Keagan Herself Talk-show 2012–2014 Hollywood Exes 2013–2014 Bethenny 4 Episodes 2015 Between The Sheet With Drea Kelly Herself (host) Talk-show 2017 Xscape: Still Kickin It! Herself 4 Episodes 2019 Growing Up Hip Hop: Atlanta 10 Episodes Surviving R. Kelly 6 Episodes

Videography

Cameo appearances Year Music video Director(s) 1994 "Summer Bunnies (Remix)" R. Kelly Unknown 1995 "You Remind Me of Something" R. Kelly David Nelson 2003 "Thoia Thoing" R. Kelly Little X

Books Title Year Type Note 1 Life Under the Red Carpet: My Life as R. Kelly's Wife Autobiography