Inside Fantasia Barrino’s Life After Historic Win on ‘American Idol’: Broadway, Tours and More

Fantasia Barrino has been married to Kendall Taylor since July 2015. The couple share daughter Keziah London Taylor, who was born in May 2021. (Barrino also shares daughter Zion and son Dallas from previous relationships.)

During a special Valentine’s Day show in February 2026, Barrino received a special surprise when Taylor came on stage to propose again 11 years after they wed.

“For 11 years, you woke up every morning and you chose me. For 11 years, you’ve been an incredible mother to our children,” Taylor said. “For 11 years, we fasted, we prayed. So I’m a give you a karat for every year you stood by my side.”

Fantasia Barrino’s Singing Career

More than 20 years after winning American Idol, Fantasia Barrino is still traveling the country and performing in front of audiences.

In early 2026, Barrino teamed up with Anthony Hamilton for a joint tour.

She has also received 12 Grammy nominations, winning Best Female R&B Vocal Performance for “Bittersweet” in 2011.

Fantasia Barrino’s Thoughts on ‘American Idol’ Today

Following her 2004 win of American Idol season three, Fantasia Barrino said it was difficult to navigate the music industry, contracts and fame.

“You have to become a businesswoman and you link up with great business partners, but it doesn’t have a lot to do with love. It took me a long time to figure that out,” she told People in December 2023. “I didn’t know anything about contracts. I didn’t know anything about checking your money and making sure every day your stuff was where it was supposed to be. I just trusted and believed everybody that came into my life.”

Through all the hills and valleys, Barrino said she is “grateful” for the experience.

“If I did not go through that, I wouldn’t be the woman that I am today,” she said.