Karen O

Karen O is a talented South Korean-American singer, record producer and songwriter.

Early Accomplishments

Karen got her initial exposure to fame at the start of the 21st century when she co-founded the rock band, Yeah Yeah Yeahs. Right after the band was formed they got an opportunity to open for the well-known band, The White Stripes.

Best Known For

Over the past 18 years in the limelight, Karen has attained the most recognition through The Moon Song which she wrote alongside Spike Jonze. This song was used in the movie, Her as well as earned both an Academy Award and a Grammy Award nomination.

Sexual Orientation

Karen is straight. In the past, she was romantically linked with the famous actor and filmmaker, Spike Jonze. She was also in a relationship with the singer, Angus Andrew.

Family

In 2011, she became a member of the Clay family as she tied the knot with the director, Barnaby Clay. Three years ago, the couple welcomed their first child named Django.

Religion

Concerning her religious inclinations, Karen is not very outspoken. Therefore, we cannot accurately ascertain what religious association she was exposed to as a child; neither can we determine her current beliefs.

Worth To Know

The O in her stage name is derived from her surname, Orzolek, while her middle name is Lee.

She is of both South Korean and Polish descent.

In both 2004 and 2005, Karen received the Sex Goddess title from Spin Magazine.

The song All Is Love from the movie Where The Wild Things Are, was written by Karen and Nick Zinner.