Does Helen really sing in Sweet Magnolias? Details of the karaoke scene explored

Heather Headley In Concert - Source: Getty
Heather Headley played the role of Helen in Sweet Magnolias (Image via Getty)

Sweet Magnolias has had fans hooked since its first season released back in May 2020, and there have been many important scenes in the show that have sparked conversations. One such important moment is the karaoke scene, where one of the members of the lead trio of the show, Helen Decatur, played by Heather Headley, joins in on a karaoke session.

During the session, she sings the popular song "Something To Talk About" with her love interest, Erik, a sous chef played by Dion Johnstone.

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While the scene left people buzzing for weeks, one of the most pertinent questions revolved around the voice behind Helen's singing. Did the voice really belong to Heather Headley?

Well, yes. During the karaoke scene in Sweet Magnolias, the song "Something To Talk About" was actually sung by the actress Heather Headley, who is also a renowned singer.

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Heather Headley's singing prowess

Heather Headley is the real voice behind the iconic rendition of "Something To Talk About" in the karaoke scene in Sweet Magnolias Season 2. The popular actress is also a renowned, award-winning singer who has many accolades to her name.

She started her musical journey in 1996 as an understudy to Audra McDonald, playing the role of Sarah in a Toronto production of Ragtime. A year later, she bagged the role of Nala in a Broadway production of The Lion King.

Headley soon started writing her own songs and released her own album, "This Is Who I Am," in 2002. The album was special for her in more ways than one, as it won her her first Grammy Award, adding more feathers to her cap.

Heather Headley has since appeared in many musical productions and even released her own music albums.

Sweet Magnolias is available to stream on Netflix.

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Edited by Yesha Srivastava
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