Stacy Ann Ferguson (born March 27, 1975),  better known by her stage name  Fergie, is an American singer-songwriter, fashion designer and  actress. She was a member of the kids' television series Kids  Incorporated, and the girl group Wild Orchid. Ferguson was also a co-host of  the television show Great Pretenders. She is a vocalist for  the hip hop/pop group the Black Eyed Peas, as well as a solo artist,  having released her debut album, The Dutchess, in September 2006. The album  spawned five Billboard Hot 100 Top 5 singles (three  of which went to number one) making The Dutchess the seventh album from a  female artist to spawn five Top 5 hits.