Wendy Wilson

Lore & Background

Born in Los Angeles, Wendy Wilson is the second daughter of Beach Boys founder Brian Wilson and his first wife Marilyn. Her mother is of Jewish heritage, while her father was of Dutch, Scottish, English, German, Irish, and Swedish ancestry. Wilson married record producer/sound engineer Daniel Knutson on May 24, 2002, in the rose garden of the Ritz-Carlton in Marina Del Rey. They have four sons: Leo (born September 14, 2003), Beau (born September 23, 2004), and twins Will and Jesse (born August 17, 2007).

Reader's Guide

Wilson Phillips released two albums in 1990 and 1992 before splitting up. Wendy and Carnie released a Christmas album together in 1993, and an album called The Wilsons in 1997, with their formerly estranged father, Brian. In 2004, Wendy reunited with Carnie and Phillips for a third Wilson Phillips album, California. In 2012, the reunited Wilson Phillips released the album Dedicated, which comprised covers of songs by The Beach Boys and The Mamas & the Papas. In June 2012, Wendy joined her sister Carnie and other members of the Beach Boys' families to form the vocal group, California Saga, which performed at the intermission during the homecoming Hollywood Bowl show of the Beach Boys' 50th anniversary tour.

Did You Know?

• Wendy Wilson appeared in an episode of Supernanny in February 2008.
• In 2012, Wilson Phillips created a reality television show called Wilson Phillips: Still Holding On.
• Wendy and Carnie Wilson released the album 'Hey Santa!' in 1993.