A Gallery of Boots And Bops: Celebrating 54 Years of Mary J. Blige

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What a momentous occasion it is to celebrate another year of the multi-talented artist, actress and philanthropist Mary J. Blige with an ode to her fabulous boots and classic bops over the years. Read more about the icon and check out a gallery of our favorite boots and bops inside.

We celebrate Mary J. Blige’s birthday (Jan. 11) with two of her greatest gifts — boots and ballads. This iconic R&B songstress has consistently given us bop after bop since her career’s conception in 1991. She has since released 13 studio albums, eight of which have achieved multi-platinum worldwide sales. Mary J. Blige is one of music’s most reputable talents leaving her heart on every record she touches.

Beyond her musical contributions, the Bronx-bred talent has delivered in some of our favorite show’s like Netflix’s Umbrella Academy and Power Book II: Ghost as the beloved and fierce character Aunty Monet. No matter the role or record, Mary J. Blige is sure to set it out with a powerful boot moment. We’re actually still waiting on her personal thigh high boots collection to hit the market.

Check out a gallery of our favorite boot looks and boppin’ hooks from the icon as we celebrate 54 years of life:

1. Mary Invented The Thigh High Boot

2. "All That I Can Say" Is What A Fit

3. The Boots Are Key to Mary's Legendary Dance Moves

4. DPWH She Is Not One of Them

5. Fringe Is "Just Fine"

6. A Printed Boot Okay!

7. Who Needs Pants When You Have Boots

8. Mary's Not New To This

9. Go Mary, Go Mary!

10. Timeless Boots & Bops