Amber Riley Height, Weight, Age, Body Statistics
By Daniel Lopez
Amber Riley Height, Weight, Age, Body Statistics
Amber Riley Height, Weight, Age, Body Statistics
Amber Riley is an American actress, singer, songwriter, stage artist, author, and activist who is best known for having been cast as Mercedes Jones on the Fox comedy-drama series Glee. This role won her the Screen Actors Guild Award for “Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series” while she was also nominated for other accolades including Teen Choice Award for “Choice TV: Female Scene Stealer” and NAACP Image Award for “Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series” and “Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series”. Riley has also been a part of shows and movies like The Simpsons, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Let It Shine, A Black Lady Sketch Show, Dancing with the Stars, Infamous, and ‘s Drag Race.
Born Name
Amber Patrice Riley
Nick Name
Mama A
Sun Sign
Aquarius
Born Place
Los Angeles, California, United States
Nationality
Education
Amber completed her schooling at La Mirada High School in La Mirada, California in 2004.
Occupation
Actress, Singer, Songwriter, Author, Activist, Stage Artist
Family
- Father – Elwin Riley
- Mother – Tiny (née Hightower) Riley
Manager
In December 2012, Amber signed herself with to manage her work.
Genre
Pop, Broadway, R&B, Gospel
Instruments
Vocals
Labels
RBMG, East West Records, Warner Music
Build
Large
Height
5 ft 3 in or 160 cm
Weight
85 kg or 187 lbs
Boyfriend / Spouse
Amber Riley has dated –
- Desean Black – Amber announced her engagement to Desean Black in November 2026. Desean is an entrepreneur and future doctor. Amber had met him via Instagram. In March 2026, during an episode of the Nice & Neat podcast, Amber revealed that they had separated and had ended their engagement.
Amber Riley and Kevin McHaleRace / Ethnicity
Black
She has African American ancestry.
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
Very large build
Measurements
41-35-38 in or 104-89-96.5 cm
Dress Size
16 (US)
Bra Size
38D
Brand Endorsements
Amber has served as the spokesperson for Do Something and VH1 Save The Music Foundation’s second annual “Battle for the Bands”.
Religion
Christianity
Best Known For
- Portraying Mercedes Jones on the teen musical comedy-drama TV series Glee
- She is also known for winning season 17 of Dancing with the Stars.
As a Singer
Amber is a part of the Glee soundtrack compilation albums, soundtracks, and others since 2009 (when the series started).
First Film
Amber debuted with the 2011 American 3-D concert film Glee: The 3D Concert Movie for her role as Mercedes Jones.
Though, she has appeared in a TV movie before this.
First TV Show
Riley first appeared in 2009 in Fox’s teen musical comedy-drama television series Glee as Mercedes Jones. From season 1 until season 4, she was a series regular.
Now, from season 5, she is a recurring guest star. She also won an award for her performance in this series in 2010.
Personal Trainer
In 2013, Amber had dropped a noticeable amount of weight. She stopped having burgers, and other fast food, which was having a negative impact on her health as well as weight.
Moreover, she was declared the winner of season 17 of Dancing with the Stars in late 2013. So, the win does not come easy. She did prepare for the contest a lot and as a result, in addition to winning the contest, she also lost a couple of pounds. So, a total win-win situation for her.
Amber Riley Facts
- She has a pet named Chewie.
- She also auditioned for American Idol, when she was 17 years old. But, she was not accepted to move to the next round at that time.
- She is the winner of Dancing with the Stars Season 17. Amber was partnered with choreographer . At that time, he was the only 5 time champion of this show.
- During her school time, her drama teacher was Mrs. Erin Strauss.
- Amber is also known for being a prankster in the Glee cast.
- Riley is obsessed with shoes.
- Amber received the highest average score in the “Dancing with the Stars” in season 17, compared to all the partners of Derek Hough in the history of the show.
- Alongside , , , , and , she co-starred as Kalli in the romantic comedy film, Nobody’s Fool, in 2018.
- Her stage credits include playing Dionne in Hair at Hollywood Bowl in 2014, Effie White in Dreamgirls at Savoy Theatre, West End from 2016 to 2017, and Audrey II in Little Shop of Horrors at Pasadena Playhouse in 2019.
- She gained much critical acclaim for her performance in Dreamgirls and won the Olivier Award for “Best Actress in a Musical”, Whatsonstage.com Award for “Best Actress in a Musical”, and Evening Standard Award for “Best Musical Performance”.
- On October 2, 2026, she self-released her extended play, RILEY.
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1 COMMENT
- Angela
There is no way she is 99-89-96.5 cm.I am 103-80-90 cm and I am thinner that her.Not judging,I love her.I am just saying… 🙂
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