Fergie, born Stacy Ann Ferguson, is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and businesswoman who rose to fame as a member of the Black Eyed Peas from 2002 to 2018. She left the group in 2017 to focus on motherhood and her solo career
. Since leaving the Black Eyed Peas, Fergie has kept a relatively low profile, dedicating time to her son Axl and exploring various ventures such as a wine company and a shoe collection. She released her second solo album, Double Dutchess , in 2017, but it was a commercial disappointment compared to her debut album
. In her personal life, Fergie was married to actor Josh Duhamel from 2009 until their separation in 2017 and finalized their divorce in 2019. Despite the divorce, they maintain a good co-parenting relationship
. Fergie also faced some public challenges, including a widely criticized jazz-inspired rendition of the U.S. national anthem at the 2018 NBA All-Star Game and the passing of her father, who had been a partner in her wine business
. Overall, Fergie stepped back from the spotlight to focus on her family and personal projects, with no current plans for new music releases, though she remains respected and supported by her former bandmates
