- Braxton was initially opposed to recording "Un-break My Heart" when its writer Diane Warren first suggested it for her. Fortunately for Toni, she changed her mind and the song, produced by David Foster, went on to top the U.S. charts and became a huge international hit in 1996.
- Spokeswoman, Autism Speaks.
- Suffers from the serious heart condition pericarditis and autoimmune disease lupus.
- Has 2 sons: Denim Cole Braxton-Lewis (b. December 2, 2001) & Diezel Ky Braxton-Lewis (b. March 31, 2003) with ex-husband, Keri Lewis.
- Her youngest son, Diezel, has autism.
- Once studied to be a teacher.
- Has 7 Grammy Awards, including one for 1993's Best New Artist.
- The pedestal in Toni's video for "You're Making Me High" was used to make her appear taller than her height of 5' 2"
- Hospitalized in Las Vegas on April 7, 2008 for chest pains but released the next day.
- Actress Robin Givens was featured in Toni's video "He Wasn't Man Enough" as the cheating husband's wife.
- Her albums of original material include 'Toni Braxton', 'Secrets', 'The Heat' and 'More Than a Woman'. She also released an album of Christmas songs in 2001 titled 'Snowflakes.'
- Hospitalized in Los Angeles on December 7, 2012 for health issues related to lupus and blood clots.
- Has been playing the piano since she was 10 years old.
- Is an animal activist.
- All 4 of her sisters (Towanda, Tamar, Traci and Trina) and her first name begin with the letter "T"
- Daughter of Evelyn Braxton.
- Currently getting ready to release her 5th studio album titled "Libra" with the first single "Please" already being and second single "Trippin'" around the corner. (September 2005)
- Has four younger sisters: Traci Braxton (b. 1971), Towanda Braxton (b. 1973), Trina Braxton (b. 1974). and Tamar Braxton (b. 1977).
- Eats pancakes when she gets upset.
- Used to be a Sunday school teacher.
- Collects designer shoe boxes because they are too pretty to be thrown out.
- (April 29, 2019) Her niece Lauren Braxton, older brother Michael Conrad Braxton Jr.'s daughter, died from heroin and fentanyl intoxication at age 24.
- Originally set for a role in Gregory Nava's Why Do Fools Fall in Love (1998), starring Larenz Tate, but dropped out due to scheduling conflicts.
- Former member of The Braxtons.
- Her cousin auditioned on American Idol (2002), season 4. However, he didn't make it past the audition.
- Ranked #38 on VH1's 100 Sexiest Artists.
- Starting to tour Album Liber around the country (January 2006)
- Friends with Paula Abdul.
- Loves the store Ross Dress for Less - especially on Tuesdays when she can use her mom's senior citizen discount.
- Featured in People Magazine's 50 Most Beautiful People [1997].
- People Magazine's 50 Most Beautiful People Multiple Appearances [1990-2003] (Ranked: 2).
- Favorite TV show is House Hunters (1999) on HGTV.
- Ex-sister-in-law of Vince Herbert.
- VH-1's 100 Greatest Love Songs [Performers] (Ranked: 45).
- Rap-Up 50 Sexiest Women in Rap and R&B [2001] (Ranked: 3).
- Was engaged to rapper Birdman from February 2018 to January 2019.
- Friends with Steve Harvey.
- All Shades of Fine - 25 Hottest Women of the Past 25 Years [BET - October 2005] (Ranked: 22).
- FHM-Romania's 100 Sexiest Women [2001] (Ranked: 81).
- FHM-France's 100 Sexiest Women [2003] (Ranked: 100).
- FHM-Romania's 100 Sexiest Women [2003] (Ranked: 77).
- Featured in FHM-France's 100 Sexiest Women [2001].
- FHM's 100 Sexiest Women [2001] (Ranked: 31).
- AskMen's 50 Most Beautiful Women [2001] (Ranked: 28).
- AskMen's 99 Most Desirable Women [2003] (Ranked: 74).
- FHM-Singapore's 100 Sexiest Woman [2001] (Ranked: 70).
- Ebony Magazine's 55 Most Beautiful Black People [2000].
- FHM-Russia's 100 Sexiest Women [2002] (Ranked: 48).
- FHM-Germany's 100 Sexiest Women [2001] (Ranked: 34).
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