Etta James
| Born | January 25, 1938 |
| Hometown | Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Net worth | $1 million |
| Height | 5'3" (1.60m) |
| Spouse | Artis Mills |
| Children | Donto James |
| Parents | Dorothy Hawkins |
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