Everything You Wanted to Know About ‘Pardon My French’ Singer-Songwriter Gabi Sklar
23-year-old pop singer-songwriter Gabi Sklar may be early into her stellar musical career, but she's already making a powerful impression.
Last week, she dropped her sleek new single R&B-tinged single "Thank God," putting her smoothly irresistible voice and cutting lyricism on full display. She's also known for her beloved viral hits including "Good Kisser" and "Pardon My French," and even with more than 4.5 devoted followers across her socials, she's just getting started. If you're as curious as we are to see what Gabi has in store for us next, keep reading to discover everything she shared with us as our Woman Crush Wednesday.
(Photo credit: Lindsey Ruth)
Name: Gabrielle Sklar
Hometown: Syosset, New York
Birthday: November 23
Fun Facts:
1. Gabi isn't a big Starbucks drinker.
"I'm a huge caffeine girl, but I actually prefer to go to independent coffee shops in whichever city I'm in!"
-Gabi Sklar
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2. Dolly Parton is her biggest hero.
"She's handled her career with such grace and has given back to the community in ways I can only dream of doing."
-Gabi Sklar
3. Peter Pan is her favorite Disney movie.
"Growing up, I loved the idea that you can just fly off to this magical place and escape the world around you. I wish I could do that now! I also love Ratatouille—it's by far one of the best movies I've ever seen!"
-Gabi Sklar
4. The last songs she had stuck in her head were "Let The Light In" by Lana Del Rey and "Casey Jones" by Grateful Dead.
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5. Twilight has made a bigger impact on her life than any other movie.
"A cultural reset!"
-Gabi Sklar
6. Pigs are her favorite animals.
"This may sound so odd, but I love pigs—not boars—but pigs. I've always thought they were really cute and I've also heard that they're apparently incredibly intelligent and affectionate."
-Gabi Sklar
7. She's not sure if she'd take up the opportunity to live in a different decade.
"I honestly loved growing up in the early 2000s, especially with late '90s culture still being so influential. If I had to pick another era though, maybe the '70s."
-Gabi Sklar
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8. There's a good reason she picks Marvel over DC.
"I am a little bit biased, but Marvel because I had one of my songs, 'Stay True,' featured in a Marvel series that was also one of Stan Lee's last productions. I feel really grateful to Marvel for allowing me that opportunity."
-Gabi Sklar
9. She'd love to learn to speak French, as well as get better at both science and swimming.
10. Her mama is her biggest inspiration.
11. Above everything else, Gabi always tries to lead with love and kindness.
"I just wish people could be a little bit kinder and more compassionate. I think if people were less self-involved, it could solve a lot of core issues we face as a country."
-Gabi Sklar
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