Leona Naess
- Born
- Jul 31, 1974age 51
- body type
- Slim
- nationality
- American), (Swedish), (Norwegian
Biography
About Leona Naess
Slim and Brown-haired, Leona Naess is a 51-year-old American musician born in New York City. Raised in London, she is the daughter of Swedish interior designer Filippa Kumlin D'Orey and Norwegian mountaineer Arne Næss Jr. She attended the Purcell School in Hertfordshire, studying music composition, and later graduated from New York University with a degree in anthropology.
Naess released her debut album, Comatised, in March 2000, which included the single "Charm Attack," which reached #29 on the Adult Top 40 chart. She began her music career performing in New York City venues. She has two children and maintains a close relationship with her ex-stepmother, Diana Ross, and her former stepsisters. With Norwegian and Swedish heritage, she brings a rich cultural background to her work.
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Profile details
Personal
- Birthplace
- New York City, New York, United States
- Ethnicity
- Mixed-race (primarily Caucasian)
Body
- Hair Color
- Brown
- Eye Color
- Brown
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 43k (as of March 2026)
Frequently asked
How is Leona Naess connected to Diana Ross?
Naess's father was married to Diana Ross, making Ross her ex-stepmother. Naess maintains a close relationship with her and her former stepsisters.
What was Naess's academic background before music?
She studied music composition at the Purcell School in Hertfordshire and later graduated from New York University with a degree in anthropology.
Did you know
- Her debut album Comatised was released in March 2000, and its single "Charm Attack" reached #29 on the Adult Top 40 chart.
- Born in New York City, she was raised in London, and her parents were Swedish and Norwegian.
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