Denise Katrina Matthews (January 4, 1959 – February 15, 2016), known professionally as Vanity, was a Canadian singer, songwriter, dancer, model, and actress. Known for her image as a sex symbol in …

Jun 23, 2025 · Vanity’s short stature might have kept her off the catwalk, but it made her perfect for television. Before she ever sang a note, Vanity became the go-to gal for TV commercials, flashing …

Vanity was a glamorous Canadian model and lead singer of the all-girl group "Vanity 6." She specialized in playing sultry female characters often in trouble with the law.

Nov 22, 2025 · In the 1980s, Canadian-born singer and actress Denise Matthews was considered one of the sexiest women in the entertainment industry. A chance encounter with Prince at the American …

Prince formed the girl group Vanity 6, with Vanity as the lead singer. The group’s 1982 hit, “Nasty Girl,” became an anthem of the era, solidifying her status as a pop culture icon.

Feb 16, 2016 · Denise Katrina Matthews, the singer formerly known as Vanity, has died. She was 57. Matthews died from kidney failure, the result of years of crack cocaine abuse, The Hollywood …

Denise Katherine Matthews (January 4, 1959 – February 15, 2016), better known as Vanity, was a Canadian singer, songwriter, dancer, model, and actress who turned away from her music and acting …

Feb 15, 2016 · The Canadian born singer was also a songwriter, dancer, actress and model, leading the girl group Vanity 6 from 1981 to 1983. In that time, they recorded the smooth funk single, "Nasty …

Feb 16, 2016 · Vanity, a Prince protege who renounced her sexy stage persona to become a Christian minister, has died. She was 57.

Denise Matthews, formerly known as Vanity, was born on January 4th, 1959, in Niagara Falls, Ontario. The singer, songwriter, and actress was known for her vixen persona, synth-funk sound, and acting …