Fergie Bio

Born in Whittier, California, Stacy Ferguson—aka Fergie—found childhood fame as the voices of 'Lucy' and 'Sally' in Peanut cartoon shows. Read on for some more fun facts about the Fergalicious star:

• She is of Irish, Scottish, Mexican, and Native American descent.

• She got her acting career started on the kids' television series Kids Incorporated, along with other stars including Mario Lopez and Jennifer Love Hewitt.

• Fergie was so hyperactive as a child that her pediatrician wanted to put her on Ritalin. Her mother was against the idea, so it never happened.

• Growing up, Fergie was a straight-A student and spelling bee champion.

• She admitted in a 2007 interview that she was addicted to sex and drugs when she was 18 years old, saying she is still "a very sexual person."

• She uses hypnosis to relax when her stress levels get too high. She had previously used hypnosis to overcome her crystal meth addiction. '

• She became the fourth member of The Black Eyed Peas in 2003 when she was invited to perform for a part in their song "Hey Mama".

• She accidentally urinated on stage during a 2005 performance at San Diego's Street Scene festival.

• Fergie was #10 on Maxim's Hot 100 Women of 2007.